WATCH: Naseem's two successive sixes that led Pakistan to Asia Cup final, eliminating India & Afghanistan

WATCH: Naseem's two successive sixes that led Pakistan to Asia Cup final, eliminating India & Afghanistan

WATCH - Naseem Shah's two successive sixes that led Pakistan to Asia Cup final

Pakistan met Afghanistan in their Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Wednesday (September 7), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. A win for the Babar Azam-led Men in Green would've secured them a spot in the tournament final, with Sri Lanka. On the other hand,a victory for Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan line-up would've kept the tournament alive, with India also breathing for another day.

Eventually, Pakistan emerged on top in a humdinger of a clash as Naseem Shah -- playinghis fourth T20I and who hadbatted only once prior to this -- smacked two sixes on the trot in the last over to help his side complete a tricky 130-run chase. Being asked to bat first, Afghanistan managed 129-6 but bounced back in style in the middle overs during the second half to reducePakistan to 110/8, from 87/3. Thus, theyonly had to get one more wicket going into the final over.

Meanwhile, Pakistan needed 11 off 6 balls with Naseem-Mohammad Hasnain in the middle. The 19-year-old Naseem hit two successive sixes to finish the run-chase in an emphatic fashion, with four balls to spare. His big strokes sent Pakistani fans into a frenzy as the Men in Green dugout charged into the middle with the players going bonkers. Here's the video of Naseem's sixes:

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At the post-match presentation, skipper Babar opined on Naseem's big shots and said, "At the back of the mind, I have seen Naseem play like this earlier, and I had the belief in him. This moment reminds me of Javed Miandad's six."

Meanwhile, Pakistan continued sealing matches from Afghanistan's mouths as their last four face-offs have all gone down to the wire. Here's how the last four matches between both sides have gone by:

Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan won with 3 balls to spare
ODI World Cup 2019: Pak won with 2 balls to spare
T20I World Cup 2021: Pak won with 6 balls to spare
Asia Cup 2022: Babar & Co. won with 4 balls to spare

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