The winner of the Pakistan vs Afghanistan semi-final will face India in the gold medal match of the men’s cricket competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Follow the live scores and updates of the PAK vs AFG match here.
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Pakistan faces Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2023 cricket semifinal. The winner will play India in the gold medal match, as India defeated Bangladesh earlier. Pakistan should be cautious of Afghanistan, who displayed great determination in their quarterfinal win against Sri Lanka.
The Afghans resolutely defended a modest 116-run target and stopped the Lankans eight runs short. Pakistan, on the other hand, were hardly tested in their 68-run quarterfinal win against minnows Hong Kong, and would expect a sterner challenge from Afghanistan. Follow the live scores and updates of the PAK vs AFG match, being played at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou, China.
2:25 pm: Gulbadin Naib needs to play Captain’s knock
With a loss of 6 wickets, Afghanistan is struggling for runs in the chase of a low target. Gulbadin Naib is with Sharafuddin Ashraf in the middle. Pakistan bowlers are putting all the effort here.
Afghanistan needs 61 runs in 66 balls
1:55 pm: Pakistan is in search of wickets
Pakistan have been successful in taking early wickets but still, Noor Ali Zasran and Afsar Zazai on the crease can make things dirty for them. They are desperately searching for wickets here.
AFG – 55/3 (9)
The winner of this semi-final match between Afghanistan and Pakistan will meet India in the Gold-medal match of the Asian Games 2023 at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou on October 7, 2023.
1:35 pm: Arafat Minhas gets two wickets in the over
Arafat Minhas changes the scenario of the match with his 2nd over. He first bowled Mohammad Shahzad and then send Shahidullah Kamal back to the pavilion. Afsar Zazai is the new man at the crease with Noor Ali Zadran. Pakistan is in control of the match. Aamer Jamal is targeting the body of Noor Ali.
AFG – 37/3 (6)
1:20 pm: Sediqullah Atal goes cheaply, but AFG is in control
Afghanistan’s batting is in control after the early wicket of Sediqulaah Atal. Mohammad Shahzad and Noor Ali have given Afghanistan a good start.
AFG – 35/1 (4)
Afghanistan start the run-chase
Innings Break!!
Afghanistan needs 116 runs in 120 balls
1:00 pm: Pakistan all-out for 115
Pakistan tailenders somehow managed a total of 115 runs after losing wickets in quick succession. Aamer Jamal added a crucial 14 runs at the end.
PAK – 115/10 (18)
12:40 pm: Zahir Khan takes the wicket of Asif Ali
Zahir Khan sent the dangerous-looking Asif Ali back to the pavilion and now Pakistan tailenders are adding runs. Aamer Jamal is the new man in.
PAK – 90/7 (15)
12:35 pm: Khushdil goes, Asif Ali at the crease
Karim Janat bowled Khushdil Shah to send him back to the pavilion. Arafat Minhas joins power-hitter Asif Ali at the crease. With still seven overs left in the game, Asif Ali can change the scenarios of this match. We have seen him playing some aerial shots. As we speak, he hits six off Karim Janat. It refreshes the memory of the T20 World Cup 2020 where Asil Ali hit 4 consecutive sixes off Karim Janat’s 19th over.
PAK – 88/7 (14)
12:27 pm: Qasim Akram back to the pavilion
Pakistan’s batting line-up is shattering with only Khushdil Shah left who can bat. Captain Qasim Akram also goes without making any big impact. Pakistan struggling for runs. Zahir Khan strikes with his first over.
PAK – 73/5 (12)