Afghanistan scripted history at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, defeating Pakistan in a Twenty-20 for the first time after the latter was restricted to 92-9.

Pakistan rested five frontline players including the captain Babar Azam and struggled on a slow and low pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium against the Afghans, whose six bowlers shared all nine wickets. Afghanistan overcame falling to 45-4 in the 10th over to cruise home at 98-4 and win by six wickets with more than two overs to spare.

Mohammad Nabi raised Afghanistan's first victory over Pakistan in five attempts over the past decade with a straight six over long off.

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan stated, "It has been great pleasure to win as we have always lost against them by small margins on the previous occasions. Wearing Afghanistan colors and leading the team in a win is a proud achievement. We never know the wicket. Our mindset was . only to adjust accordingly."