It will be a momentous occasion for both countries as they'll compete for the ultimate glory. Both teams are in superb form and riding high with confidence. Under the leadership of Gulbadin Naib, Afghanistan proves to be a formidable side. Pakistan will rue their batting errors, as they could have easily added 20 more runs if they had applied themselves better and played out the overs. There's much for them to ponder and reflect on. Meanwhile, Afghanistan seems to be in perfect shape for the final against red-hot India. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage. Until next time, it's goodbye from me, Rvel Zahid, and our scorer Sudeep Poojar.

You have to question the move to introduce Aamir Jamal when spinners were doing so well. Perhaps not great tactical acumen at the end from Qasim Akram. However, take nothing away from Naib, who stepped up with the ball and is the main protagonist today; his heroic unbeaten 26 coasted them home with four wickets and 2.1 overs to spare

Afghanistan team takes a victory leap; they have got a sizable support in the ground and their fans are supporting them with gusto. Afghanistan will meet India for the gold medal match while Pakistan will face Bangladesh for the bronze medal game tomorrow.

Sandeep Jadhav: "Good to see that bench strength of Afghanistan is also strong so they will be serious title contenders in the near future."

Reza: "Pakistan management didn't add Saim Ayub, Imad wasim , Azam Khan, Tayyab Tahir and M. Amir for the Asian Games? All of them are in form, Why?"

Fahim : "Congratulations Afghanistan:) you have secured the victory against Pakistan and all Afghans are very proud of you guys. Job well done "

Vineet Tiwari: "Congratulations Dear AFG, All the best for final. Love from India"

Azweer : "The 2019 World Cup captain, now proudly takes Afghanistan to Asian Games finale in 2023."

Amit: "Well done Afghanistan, Congratulation for confirming a medal."

Kazisb: "Why bring back fast bowler, they Couldn't play spin as well they Couldn't spin read well, why you come back fast bowler however you are already blackfoot, very poor captaincy"

Asif zia khan: "Well done AFGHANISTAN."

anuj: "I think India should not take AFG lightly in final. They have reached after beating PAK and SL. "

Bimal: "Gulbadin used his experience plus Aamer crumbling under pressure as well!"

Pratik: "First SL then PAK - If AFG beats India it will be a perfect Gold for them!!"

DaWolf: "Poor captaincy choice just cost Pakistan the game there."

17.5
4
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, FOUR, And that's that! Afghanistan have done it and beaten Pakistan in absolute humdinger! The veteran Gulbadin pummels this away to deep midwicket and a fumble from Tahir leaks a boundary. Gulbadin is pumped up and looks a bit teary-eyed! What an incredible win from Afghanistan!

Marvin Gonzapa: "Afghanistan has always been a finalist in asian games winning silver. Will they make it to gold this time "

Vivek: "Pakistan should have stuck with spinners..fast bowlers are much easier to face on this pitch"

Nazeer: "It will be very hard for me to empathise with Aamer Jamal"

17.5
1w
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, 1 wide, Dishes out a wide and it's curling away outside the guidelines on off, Afghanistan just a hit away from making history
17.4
6
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, SIX, Short slot ball into the deck, he absolutely leathers it over deep backward square for a six and clears the fence
17.3
0
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Darts in a scorching delivery on back of a length in the channel, he goes for the late cut but only flails at thin air
17.3
1w
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, 1 wide, Dropped short and he gets a lot of purchase off the deck, wide signaled on height
17.3
7nb
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, (no ball) SIX, Tugged away to deep midwicket boundary, looks like one bounce over the rope. Short and slammed into the body, sits up nicely for him to get on top of the ball and unleash a meaty blow, well that cleared the fence and he also overstepped!

Should Pakistan have gone for pace here?

17.2
4lb
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, 4 leg byes, Back of a length, snaked it in around the pads, brushes his pads and rolls over to fine leg boundary. That's exactly what the doctor prescribed for Afghanistan.

Azweer : "Afghanistan needs some positive attitude during these situations."

Ahsan Nazir raj: "Two upsets on the way for Pakistan, my gut feeling says so."

Masud: "Is it first time that same Team Playing ODI and T20i at the same time?Pakistan is playing t20i and odi same time now." Yes, it is the first time

Vinay: "Gulbadin should use his international experience and take Afghanistan home. 25 odd in 5 overs with 4 wkts left, with 2 international players in the team.. you must win the match..."

17.1
0
Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Banged in a short length and it screams off the surface, hits him on the grille as he loaded up for a pull, the concussion protocol will follow, actually it came off the shoulder, he looks okay to continue

END OF OVER:
17 | 2 Runs | AFG: 93/6 (23 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 5.47, RRR: 7.66)

  • Gulbadin Naib10 (13b)
  • Sharafuddin Ashraf6 (10b)
  • Usman Qadir4-0-20-2
  • Sufiyan Muqeem4-0-18-1
16.6
1
Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Finishes the over quietly and prompts a late square cut to point region
16.5
0
Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Very slow through the air and angling into the body, inverses his stance and premeditates, guides it to cover
16.4
0
Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, no run, He was trying to heave that into the orbit, throws the kitchen sink at it and the ball rises steeply off the deck outside off
16.3
0
Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Sumptuous bowling, reminds me of Abdul Qadir. Tossed up a beautiful legbreak on off, swing and a miss
16.2
1
Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, 1 run, Biffed off the backfoot and it just evades the man at point, curling away towards the man in the deep, got lucky there

Afghanistan 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st9Mohammad ShahzadSediqullah Atal
2nd26Noor Ali ZadranMohammad Shahzad
3rd0Noor Ali ZadranShahidullah
4th36Noor Ali ZadranAfsar Zazai
5th0Afsar ZazaiKarim Janat
6th13Gulbadin NaibKarim Janat
7th32Gulbadin NaibSharafuddin Ashraf