Are Afghanistan bowlers the biggest threat yet for Pakistan?
Shan Masood and Daren Ganga on the big questions ahead of the game between Afghanistan and Pakistan
29/10Result
24th Match, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Dubai, Oct 29 2021
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
148/5 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
29/10Result
24th Match, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Dubai, Oct 29 2021
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
148/5 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Asif Ali: 'I've prepared a lot in the nets for this role'
The Pakistan batter on his evolving role and the importance of Babar Azam's innings
Match Coverage
All Match NewsCrowd trouble mars Pakistan-Afghanistan clash as 'thousands' of ticketless fans attempt to force entry
ICC promise 'thorough investigation' after disturbances outside Dubai Stadium
Asif Ali thanks his believers as he comes good in green again
Faith shown by Islamabad pays off in Pakistan's hour of need
Asif Ali seals tricky deal for Pakistan with six spree
With 24 needed from 12 balls, Asif hit four sixes off Janat in the 19th over to win it
Rashid Khan, but so can Asif Ali, as Afghanistan's best efforts fall short
Spinner's captivating spell goes unrewarded as fusillade of sixes seal pulsating contest
Saqlain Mushtaq: 'If India makes it to the final with us, it would be a great thing'
Pakistan's interim head coach warned that Afghanistan would be dangerous opponents because of their "fearless" approach
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3.754 |
| NAM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.523 |
| IRE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.853 |
| NED | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.46 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SCOT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.775 |
| BAN | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.733 |
| OMA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.025 |
| PNG | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.655 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2.464 |
| AUS | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.216 |
| SA | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0.739 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.269 |
| WI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.641 |
| BAN | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.383 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| PAK | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.583 |
| NZ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.162 |
| IND | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.747 |
| AFG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1.053 |
| NAM | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.89 |
| SCOT | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -3.543 |