All-round Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs for 2nd win in T20 WC

Updated: Oct 31 2021 7:15PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 31 (PTI) Pacers Hamid Hassan and Naveen-ul-Haq shared six wickets between them in impressive bowling spells as Afghanistan crushed Namibia by 62 runs in their Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup here on Sunday.

Opting to bat, Afghanistan posted 160 for five thanks to handy contributions from Hazratullah Zazai (33), Mohammad Shahzad (45), Asghar Afghan (31) -- who was playing his last international match -- and Mohammad Nabi (32 not out).

With the ball, the Afghans restricted Namibia to 98 for nine for their second win in the tournament.