Afghanistan beat Pakistan to lay down early T20 Asia Cup marker | Cricket News

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 18 runs in the United Arab Emirates during the tri-series warm-up for the Asia Cup.

Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal smashed successive half-centuries before Afghanistan spinners strangled Pakistan’s deep batting lineup to notch an 18-run win in the opening T20 of their tri-series.

The spin trio of captain Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, playing his first game of the tournament, snared six wickets…