Afghanistan secure historic win over Pakistan.

SHARJAH -- Afghanistan secured a historic win over Pakistan during the first Twenty20 International of the three-match series in Sharjah on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 93 runs, Afghanistan reached home safely in 17.5 overs for the loss of four wickets.

This was the first victory for Afghanistan over Pakistan in international cricket. Afghanistan started well with openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (16) and Ibrahim Zardan (9) providing a good start to their side. Ihsanullah provided the first breakthrough to Pakistan when he took the scalp of Ibrahim Zardan and then he sent packing Gulabdin Naib (0). Naseem Shah got the wicket of Gurbaz while Imad Wasim bowled Karim Jannat (7) but M Nabi (38*) and Najibullah (17*) played responsible knocks and comfortably chased the target in 17.5 overs. Earlier, Pakistan had set Afghanistan a paltry target of 93 runs after skipper Shadab Khan won the toss and decided to bat first. After a brilliant bowling display by Afghanistan, Pakistan were restricted to 92-9 in 20 overs.

This was Pakistan's lowest total after batting full 20 overs in T20Is. Previous was 96-9 vs Australia in 2014. Imad Wasim top-scored with 18 runs in 32 balls, whereas Saim Ayub and Tayyab Tahir scored 17 and 16 runs...