Afghanistan vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022: Asif Ali-Fareed Amad fight, Naseem Shah wild celebration in photos

Sep 8, 2022 - 02:30

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Afghanistan vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022: Asif Ali-Fareed Amad fight, Naseem Shah wild celebration in photos

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by a wicket in a dramatic Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2022 in Sharjah on Wednesday, Asif Ali (right) and Fareed Ahmad fight claimed the highlight. AP

This didn't sit well with Asif, who shoved Fareed right after; leading to a verbal spat between the duo This didn’t sit well with Asif, who shoved Fareed right after; leading to a verbal spat between the duo. AP

The duo was separated by Afghan players, who were approaching the bowler to celebrate the wicket. AP

Batting first, Hazratulla Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a quickfire start to Afghanistan by adding 36 runs inside the first four overs. AP

Hazratullah Zazai (in photo) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz departed in quick succession as Pakistan took control of the game by the end of powerplay. AP

Haris Rauf was key to Afghanistan top-order collapse as the side struggled to 91-5 by the 15th over. AP
Rashid Khan (18 not out) and Azmatullah Omarzai (10 not out) took Afghanistan to a crucial 129-6 in 20 overs. AFP

Babar Azam continued his poor form as he departed after getting out of a first-ball duck to Fazalhaq Farooqi. AP

In-form Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan couldn’t score big either as the batter was removed by Rashid Khan for a pale 26-ball 20 on the day as Pak struggled at 45-3 in nine overs. AP