SHARJAH, August 29, 2025 — Pakistan started their campaign on a winning note in the T20 tri-series in Sharjah, defeating Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match. The tri-series also features the host nation, UAE.
Haris Rauf and Salman Ali Agha starred as Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match of the tri-nation series in Sharjah on Friday.
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Match Highlights
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
- Result: Pakistan won by 39 runs
- Toss: Pakistan won and chose to bat first
Pakistan’s Innings
- Pakistan posted 182 for 7 in 20 overs.
- Captain Salman Ali Agha led from the front with an unbeaten 53 off 36 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes.
- He shared a crucial 53-run partnership with Mohammad Nawaz (21 off 11) after Pakistan slipped to 83 for four.
- Sahibzada Farhan (21 off 10) and Fakhar Zaman (20 off 17) also made useful contributions.
- Afghanistan’s Fareed Ahmed was the most successful bowler, taking 2 wickets for 47 runs.
Afghanistan’s Chase
- Afghanistan started strong, reaching 92 for two before suffering a dramatic collapse, losing five wickets for just four runs.
- Captain Rashid Khan provided late resistance with a blistering 39 off 16 balls, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz added 38.
- Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the innings:
- Haris Rauf: 4 for 31 (Player of the Match)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 2 for 21
- Mohammad Nawaz: 2 for 23
- Sufiyan Moqim: 2 for 25
Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs, giving Pakistan a comfortable 39-run victory.
Next Match
Pakistan will face UAE in the second match of the tri-series at the same venue on Saturday at 7 PM local time.
Scores in Brief
- Pakistan: 182-7 (20 overs) – Salman Ali Agha 53*, Mohammad Nawaz 21, Sahibzada Farhan 21; Fareed Ahmed 2-47
- Afghanistan: 143 all out (19.5 overs) – Rashid Khan 39, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 38; Haris Rauf 4-31, Shaheen Shah Afridi 2-21, Nawaz 2-23, Moqim 2-25
Player of the Match: Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan)
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