Pakistan vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • Afghanistan won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, Pakistan took on Afghanistan on Feb 13, 2026, 07:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 84 runs and 7 wickets fall between Pakistan (41/4 in 5.0 overs) and Afghanistan (43/3 in 3.3 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (41/4)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 41/4 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Pakistan accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. M Rizwan spearheaded the batting effort with 24 runs off 13 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 184.6). Valuable middle-order support came from H Navaz , who contributed 7 runs off 2 deliveries, while S Farhan added 7 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, A Omarzai led the bowling figures with 2/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Fazalhaq Farooqi (1/4 in 1.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (43/3)
Pursuing a target of 42 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 43/3 in 3.3 overs at a scoring rate of 12.29 runs per over. R Shah anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 15 runs from 7 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 214.3), alongside S Atal who chipped in with 9 off 6 balls. Defending the total, A Salman delivered a key spell of 1/2 across 0.3 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while M Amir finished with 1/12 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M Rizwan and S Farhan (Pakistan), who combined for 29 runs off 18 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with R Shah making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—A Omarzai (Afghanistan) topped the match rankings with 56.0 total points, followed closely by Fazalhaq Farooqi (41.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to A Omarzai .