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There is no challenge too daunting for Afghanistan cricket at the moment. Riding on the momentum that won the World Twenty20 Qualifier they pulled off a sensational chase of 494 to beat Canada in the Intercontinental Cup

Canada tightened control on an eventful third day against Afghanistan in Sharjah, setting them a mammoth target of 494

Canada consolidated their dominant position against Afghanistan by piling on 566, and nipping out three wickets before the close of play on the second day

Afghanistan's maiden first-class game on their now official home ground - Sharjah - got off to a poor start with Canada's top order piling on the runs on the opening day of their ICC Intercontinental Cup match

Afghanistan's fairytale run of success finally crashed down to earth with a chastening four-wicket defeat to Canada in the second match of the series in the 200th ODI fixture in Sharjah

Afghanistan needed a dramatic last-ball run out to edge a thriller against Canada after Ashish Bagai almost carried the underdogs to victory