Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has dubbed Asif Ali as the "greatest finisher" after witnessing the right-handed batter's match-winning knock against Afghstan in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
"Asif Ali is the best finisher in the game congratulations Pakistan. What a performance. #ICCT20WorldCup2021 #AsifAli #PakvsAfghstan," Akram tweeted.
Asif Ali blistering cameo powered Pakistan to a five-wicket win over Afghstan here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Pakistan needed 24 runs in 12 balls but Asif did a Carlos Brathwaite and smashed four sixes to power his side home.
Ali remained unbeaten on 25 off just seven balls with the help of four sixes.
With this, the Babar Azam-led side registered its third win on the trot.
Pakistan will next lock horns against Namibia on Tuesday, November 2 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
( With inputs from ANI )
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