Pakistan recorded the third victory

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in the Twenty20 World Cup. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 147 for 6 in their 20 overs.

In reply, Pakistan scored 148 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 19 overs. Barber Assam scored 51 runs.

Asif Ali, who scored an unbeaten 25 off 7 balls, was named man of the match. Pakistan have won all three of their matches in the Super 12 round.