Afghanistan were foiled in their bid for a series sweep when Pakistan won their third and last T20I by 66 runs.

Pakistan finally came good without five rested frontline players to post a challenging 182/7 and then bowled out Afghanistan for 116 with eight balls remaining.

Pakistan interim captain Shadab Khan and young fast bowler Ihsanullah shared six wickets. Shadab, with 3/13, became the first Pakistan men’s player to reach 100 wickets in T20s. Ihsanullah got 3/29 with his pacey short-pitched deliveries.

Shadab provided a late flourish with the bat by smashing a 17-ball 28.

Brief scores: Pakistan 182/7 in 20 overs (S. Ayub 49); Afghanistan 116 all out in 18.4 overs (A. Omarzai 21, S. Khan 3/13, Ihsanullah 3/29). Pak won by 66 runs.