In Pictures: Pakistan beat Afghanistan, looking good in T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE

Pakistan's Asif Ali (right) shakes hands with Afghanistan's players at the end of the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman in action. Pakistan are on the brink of the semi-finals of the Men's T20 World Cup after a thrilling five-wicket win against Afghanistan.

In a thrilling match, Pakistan were cruising in a chase of 148 until captain Babar Azam was bowled by Rashid Khan for 51.

Pakistan's Hasan Ali celebrates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz. They were 76-6 after a high-octane start where Pakistan's bowlers, and Afghanistan's attacking approach, created an electric atmosphere.

Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan. Afghanistan were hauled to 147-6 by a battling unbeaten seventh-wicket stand of 71 between Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib, who both made 35 not out.

Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzad. Pakistan, undoubtedly one of the tournament favourites, are top of Group 2 with three wins from three games.

Pakistan are being lead superbly by their captain Azam.

Shadab Khan of Pakistan along with the rest of the team are looking to be hitting top form just at the right time and are now the favourites to win the T20 World Cup.