Nabi's magic touch subsides Hong Kong challenge

Afghanistan v Hong Kong, World T20 qualifier, Group B, Nagpur
Ryan Campbell raced away to 27 courtesy five boundaries as Hong Kong started well in the Powerplays© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesRyan Campbell raced away to 27 courtesy five boundaries as Hong Kong started well in the Powerplays
Mohammad Nabi helped Afghanistan claw back by dismissing Campbell and Babar Hayat in the space of two deliveries© Christopher Lee-IDI/IDI
© Christopher Lee-IDI/IDIMohammad Nabi helped Afghanistan claw back by dismissing Campbell and Babar Hayat in the space of two deliveries
With two experienced batsmen gone, Mark Chapman had the responsibility to guide Hong Kong, but he was bowled off a superb yorker by Gulbadin Naib© Christopher Lee-IDI/IDI
© Christopher Lee-IDI/IDIWith two experienced batsmen gone, Mark Chapman had the responsibility to guide Hong Kong, but he was bowled off a superb yorker by Gulbadin Naib
Anshuman Rath's industry, an unbeaten 31-ball 28 helped Hong Kong squeeze past 100. They finished with 116 for 8© AFP/Getty Images
© AFP/Getty ImagesAnshuman Rath's industry, an unbeaten 31-ball 28 helped Hong Kong squeeze past 100. They finished with 116 for 8
Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ali Zadran wiped out 43 in six overs as Afghanistan were in cruise control© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesMohammad Nabi and Noor Ali Zadran wiped out 43 in six overs as Afghanistan were in cruise control
But Afghanistan gave away a series of wickets to take the gloss off their chase, before Gulbadin Naib steered them home with two overs to spare© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesBut Afghanistan gave away a series of wickets to take the gloss off their chase, before Gulbadin Naib steered them home with two overs to spare
Mohammad Nabi, who returned best figures by an Afghanistan bowler in T20Is (4 for 20) was named Man of the Match© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesMohammad Nabi, who returned best figures by an Afghanistan bowler in T20Is (4 for 20) was named Man of the Match

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