Watch: Afghanistan Fans Throw Chairs At Pakistan Fans After Heartbreaking Defeat In Asia Cup
Published - 08 Sep 2022, 12:45 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:10 AM
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Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by one wicket in the Asia Cup T20 tournament’s ‘Super Four’ match on Wednesday to qualify for the final. Pakistan won in a dramatic manner after Naseem Shah hit two consecutive sixes in the last over.
There was a lot of tension in the last overs of this contest, and even the players clashed on the field. Afghanistan fans were spotted throwing chairs at Pakistan fans after their team unexpectedly lost the match. A few Afghan fans were also caught hitting Pakistan fans.
Watch Afghanistan Fans Throwing Chairs at Pakistanis:
A video of the violence and vandalism committed by Afghan fans quickly went viral on social media. The video shows how Afghan fans attacked and threw chairs at Pakistani spectators.
Shoaib Akhtar Condemned This On Twitter
Shoaib Akhtar condemned the antics of the Afghan fans and tweeted, “This is what Afghan fans are doing. This is what they’ve done in the past multiple times. This is a game and it’s supposed to be played and taken in the right spirit. @ShafiqStanikzai, your crowd & your players both need to learn a few things if you guys want to grow in the sport.”
This is what Afghan fans are doing.
This is what they've done in the past multiple times.This is a game and its supposed to be played and taken in the right spirit.@ShafiqStanikzai your crowd & your players both need to learn a few things if you guys want to grow in the sport. pic.twitter.com/rg57D0c7t8— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 7, 2022
Asif Ali vs Fareed Ahmed:
Asif Ali, a Pakistani hitter, and Fareed Ahmed, an Afghanistan bowler, were involved in a heated exchange earlier in the game. Asif was caught out on the fifth ball of the 19th over while hitting a big shot on the delivery of Afghan bowler Farid Ahmed.
Following that, Farid celebrated aggressively. Following this, angered by his celebrations, Asif Ali pushed the bowler before showing him his bat. When Asif Ali picked up the bat, several Afghan players stopped him.
The fight between Asif Ali and the Afghan bowler? Very unfortunate
#PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/AQzxurWNB7
— Nadir Baloch (@BalochNadir5) September 7, 2022
After taking out nine wickets, Afghanistan was outstanding on the field and had Pakistan on the verge of collapse. In the last over, Pakistan needed 11 runs but had only one wicket in hand. Afghanistan were the favourite without any doubt.
However, Naseem Shah hit two powerful strokes that ended Afghanistan’s hopes of qualifying for the final in the ongoing Asia Cup.\
Team India Eliminated From The Asia Cup 2022
India’s chances of reaching the final ended with Pakistan’s victory. Pakistan chased down the target of 130 runs after losing nine wickets in 19.2 overs. After losing the toss, Afghanistan scored 129 for 6 in 20 overs and set Pakistan a target of 130 runs to win. Later, Pakistan scored 131 runs in 19.2 overs and won by 1 wicket.
