Afghanistan is confronted with Pakistan in the 1st T20i of UAT T20i Tri series, 2025 on Friday, August 29, 2025 in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Match Preview
The VAE Tri series starts on Friday in Sharjah, where Afghanistan takes the Pakistan in the opening conflict of the Drie-Team Tournament, which also offers hosts UAE. The competition follows a double Round-Robin classification, with the top two teams going to the final on 7 September.
For Afghanistan, the series serves as an important preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, from 9 September. Skipper Rashid Khan will lead the side, with the return of opener Ibrahim Zadran who stimulates the batting order. The selectors have also transferred potential debut to Abdollah Ahmadzai and AM Ghazanfar, which adds freshness to the team.
Pakistan, led by Agha Salman, arrives after a trust-enhancing T20i series victory in the West Indies. However, without senior loyal Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan they will be, giving a younger line -up opportunities to act and prove their references prior to larger tournaments.
Match Details
| Agreement | Australia versus South Africa, 3rd ODI |
| Date | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Time | 8:30 pm (IS) |
| Location | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Live streaming | Fancode (app and website) |
Likely Games XI
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Prophet, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (Captain), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, NaZalhaq, Fazalhaqi, Fazalhaqi, Fazalhaqiiii
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (Wicket-keeper), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (Captain), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Arar Arar Arar
Afg vs Pak Pitch Report for 1st T20i from UAT T20i Tri series, 2025 in Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The dimensions of the land give batters a lead and the conditions are expected to get better for scoring as the game continues. However, the pitch has occasionally shown a double nature, making timing difficult. Spinners probably have a big word in the middle overs, where control and variations will be crucial.
Afg vs Pak Head-to-Head Records Prior to 1st T20i from UAT T20I Tri series, 2025
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Won by Australia | 3 |
| Won by South Africa | 4 |
| No result | 0 |
Afg vs Pak 1st T20i predicted score
- 1st Innings score: 150-160 runs
- 3rd Innings Score: 160-170 runs
Afg vs Pak result forecast
Afghanistan is expected to win the 1st T20i, with a probability of 57% on the victory in this match.
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