Fareed, Qais, Zahir take down Pakistan to set up gold-medal match with India
Fareed, Qais and Zahir shared seven wickets between them to bowl Pakistan out for 115
Fareed, Qais and Zahir shared seven wickets between them to bowl Pakistan out for 115
Scorer: Sudeep Poojar | Commentator: Rvel Zahid
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."
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"
Fareed, Qais and Zahir shared seven wickets between them to bowl Pakistan out for 115