Twitter Reactions: Pakistan avoid clean sweep against Afghanistan following bowling masterclass

Pakistan won the third and final T20I of the series against Afghanistan by 66 runs

Published - 28 Mar 2023, 10:43 IST | Updated - 28 Mar 2023, 10:13 IST

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The third and final T20I of the three-match series between Afghanistan and Pakistan saw the Shadab Khan-led side deny Afghanistan a clean sweep as the series finished 2-1 in favor of Afghanistan. After the Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan clinched the series early after winning the first two matches, Pakistan were keen on avoiding further humiliation as they had already lost the series.

As the third T20I came around, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan lost Mohammad Haris early for just one run. However, it was Saim Ayub, who was fabulous for the Men in Green as the 20-year-old scored 49 runs in 40 deliveries. Afghanistan put in a subpar performance with the ball as Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the highest wicket taker for the side with two wickets to his name.

After the first innings, Pakistan had heavily improved upon their performances from the previous games. Decent batting knocks by the middle-order helped them post 182 runs on the board in 20 overs. Afghanistan had to reply in kind as they came in to bat.

Bowling masterclass helped Pakistan register a win in third T20I

After an excellent showing with the bat, it was time for the Pakistan bowlers to replicate the same kind of performance with the ball as well. The relentless bowling of the Men in Green proved too much to handle for Afghanistan in the end.

Both Ihsanullah and skipper Shadab Khan were fabulous with the ball. Taking three wickets in the four overs they bowled, both bowlers produced stellar spells against an already struggling Afghanistan side.

Mohammad Wasim, Zaman Khan, and Imad Wasim all took a wicket each as well, which saw Afghanistan bundle out for 116 runs. Despite winning the series, they could not register a clean sweep as Pakistan won the game by 66 runs. Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for scoring 28 runs and taking three wickets.

Here's how Twitter reacted to Pakistan's win in third T20I against Afghanistan:

Afghanistan Cricket Board

@ACBofficials

The moment we've been waiting for! 🤩 Afghanistan lifts the trophy with pride after a remarkable and hard-earned victory over Pakistan. 🌟🏆👏 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvPAK | #LobaBaRangRawri

02:18 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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Afghanistan Cricket Board

@ACBofficials

Afghanistan put on a remarkable all-round display in the 3-match T20I series to secure a historic 2-1 series win over Pakistan after winning the first two matches of the series. Read More: bit.ly/3TNKjfS

03:34 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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extra cover@opn_hit

Ihsanullah in his debut International series: 3.5-0-17-2 3-0-23-1 4-0-29-3 Leading wicket taker of this series - A dream debut. #AFGvsPAK #CricketTwitter

07:21 AM · Mar 28, 2023

ICC

@ICC

Pakistan have bounced back to thump Afghanistan and avoid a T20 series sweep 💪 #AFGvPAK | 📝 bit.ly/AFG-PAK-270323

04:00 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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Farid Khan

@_FaridKhan

This Abdullah Shafique shot should have a separate fanbase ❤️ #AFGvPAK

01:52 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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Farid Khan

@_FaridKhan

The first men's cricketer from Pakistan to take 100 T20I wickets! Shadab Khan ❤️ #AFGvPAK

12:40 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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Rashid Khan

@rashidkhan_19

🏆💙 #AFGvPAK

08:49 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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King Babar Azam Army@kingbabararmy

You just have to back Young Players and they’ll shine, Saim Ayub✨ 🔥 #AFGvPAK #PakvsAfg #PakvsAfghanistan

11:14 PM · Mar 27, 2023

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Abdul Hameed@AbdulMo14199306

Respect 🥰 beauty of cricket ❣️❣️ #PakvsAfg2023 #Ihsanullah #PakvsAfghanistan #ShoaibAkhtar #AFGvPAK

06:04 AM · Mar 28, 2023

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Cricket_yash@_Cricket_yash

Ihsanullah in his debut International series: 3.5-0-17-2 3-0-23-1 4-0-29-3 Leading wicket taker of this series - A dream debut. #PakvsAfg #AFGvPAK

09:44 AM · Mar 28, 2023

Dhanush@Dhanush38152612

Afghans Pride 🐐 #AFGvPAK twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra…

Mufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohra

Rashid Khan is a champion bowler.

09:41 AM · Mar 28, 2023

Sajjad Ahmed@imSajjad50

Congratulations @ACBofficials on winning the series.. Well deserved. #AFGvPAK

09:36 AM · Mar 28, 2023

Abdul Hakeem Somroo@Somroo_Abdul

A quickfire innings followed by a super spell; Pakistan captain Shadab Khan is the Player of the Match tonight 🙌 #AFGvPAK #PakvsAfghanistan @76Shadabkhan

09:29 AM · Mar 28, 2023

Talha Hassan 🇵🇰@khattaks528

Most of the bowlers get very reluctant to bowl a short ball right after hitting player on the helmet Haven't seen this kind of aggression in cricket since Archer in Ashes Only his 3rd game but I'm very impressed. Man knows his strengths! Ihsanullah🔥 #AFGvPAK #PakistanCricket