In a thrilling Asian Games semifinal in Hangzhou, China, the Afghanistan cricket team achieved an astonishing victory over the formidable Pakistan Shaheens, securing their place in the gold medal match. This historic win eliminated the Shaheens from the race for gold, marking a monumental moment in Afghanistan's cricketing history.

Afghanistan achieved an impressive feat by chasing down a target of 116 runs in just 17.5 overs, albeit losing six wickets. This achievement underlines their resilience and determination. Captain Gulbadin Naib's unbeaten 26 runs off 19 balls played a pivotal role in the victory, while Noor Ali Zadran's top score of 39 runs greatly contributed to the chase.

Pakistan, despite their best efforts, couldn't defend their total of 115 runs in 18 overs. Arafat Minhas and Usman Qadir were the standout performers with two wickets each. Omair Yousuf, Pakistan's top scorer, managed 24 runs, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory in this thrilling encounter.