Flag-waving and rifle shots greeted Afghanistan's Twenty20 tournament victory in Pakistan on Monday.

Afghanis danced to their traditional drum beat music to celebrate a famous win in Karachi in their debut at one of the most prestigious events on the T20 night circuit.

"It is a great feeling to win in Pakistan against a strong team," the Daily Times quoted key player Asghar Stanikzai, as saying.

He added: "You look at the support we have had and perhaps it is time other cricket playing nations took our cricket seriously."

A 61-run win against a team that included Pakistan stars Imran Nazir and Rana Navedul Hasan underlined Afghanistan's emergence as a serious cricket-playing nation.

The support for the Afghans was infectious with thousands of Afghani immigrants including young girls and children who live in Karachi supported their team during the tournament. (ANI)