Despite the defeat by Afghanistan in the tri-nation series, the Pakistan cricket team is at the top of the points table of the event. On Tuesday, Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by 18 runs in the fourth match of the tri-nation T20 series.
Afghanistan, batting first, scored 169 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan could score 151 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Despite this defeat, Pakistan is at the first position on the points table with 4 points with 2 wins in 3 matches, while despite the victory, Afghanistan is at the second position on the points table.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have also won 2 of their 3 matches so far. Both teams have 4 points, but Afghanistan’s net run rate is lower than Pakistan’s. Hosts UAE have not been able to win a single match in the tri-nation series so far and are at the bottom of the points table with 2 losses.
