That left Pakistan needing 24 from 12 deliveries to win. However, they needed just six of them as Asif (25no from seven) clubbed four maximums off Karim Janat (0-48) to maintain Pakistan's 100 per cent start to the tournament. Afghanistan's disappointment came after they dragged themselves out of trouble with the bat thanks to an unbroken 71-run stand between Mohammed Nabi (35no from 32) and Gulbadin Naib (35no from 25) which took them from 76-6 to 147-6. Joao Moutinho was next to try his luck as Fabianski expertly tipped his long-range effort over before Romain Saiss was unable to direct his header inside the post from the ensuing corner. The Titans are ranked 19th in total defense after finishing 28th in 2020, and 14th in scoring in contrast to 24th last year; they are trending the right way.