The VAE T20I Tri series 2025 witnessing a moving match in Sharjah as Afghanistan conquered Pakistan with 18 points To secure their second victory of the series. For a buzzing crowd in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, it was a match extraction of starbing that laid the foundation for the triumph of Afghanistan, while their bowlers kept their courage to defend a difficult total.
Ibrahim Zadran’s Batting sparkle powers Afghanistan to a strong total
After winning the throw and choosing Bat, Afghanistan started a steady start. Although Rahmanullah Gurbaz Left early for 8 points, the innings were built around the solid partnership between Sediqullah Atal And Ibrahim Zadran. Atal played with confidence and scored a quick -fire 64 of 45 balls, while Zadran brilliantly anchored the innings with a smooth 65 from 45 deliveries, decorated with eight fresh borders and a towering six. Their 100-plus stand ensured that Afghanistan maintained control of the game.
In the last overs, cameies of Karim Janat, Mohammad NabiAnd Rashid Khan Added crucial runs and push the total to 169/5 in 20 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers had difficulty containing the running room, with the exception of Faheem AshrafIt noticed by claiming four wickets for 27 runs in a disciplined saying. Young spinner Saim Ayub Also impressed, only admitted 18 runs and picking up a wicket in his four overs.
Pakistan’s struggle in the chase
The batting of Pakistan pursued 170 and staggered under scoreboard pressure. An aggressive start of Fakhar Zamanwho made 25 of 18 balls, and Sahibzada Farhan‘S 18 of 13, gave some early momentum. However, the middle order paralyzed when Wickets regularly tumbled. Mohammad Haris And Sheen Africa could not contribute while Hasan Mye And Mohammad Nawaz Struggled to keep the chase alive with slow beats in the middle of the overs.
Just when the game seemed out of reach, Haris Rauf offered unexpected fireworks in the order, with 34 runs only 16 deliveries, including four sky -high Sixes. His deceased cameo gave Pakistan a spark of hope, but without support from the other side the effort was not enough. Pakistan finally ended up at 151/9 and falls short with 18 points.
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Defending a competitive total on the percussion -friendly surface of Sharjah would never be easy, but the bowlers of Afghanistan delivered with precision and variety. Fazalhaq Farooqi Close early strokes with numbers of 2 to 21, while Spinners dominated the middle overs. Nabi and Noor Ahmad Both came back with identical figures from 2 to 20, which stifled the resistance of the middle order of Pakistan. As always, Rashid turned out to be vital with its two wickets for 30 runs, where partnerships are broken during crucial junctures.
The star of the evening was undoubtedly Zadran, whose composed and stylish knock of 45 of 45 balls set up the innings of Afghanistan. His ability to rotate strike, to punish loose deliveries and stay calm under pressure earned him the player of the Match Award.
Afghanistan Cruise to a comfortable victory over Pakistan in match 04 of the T20i Tri series 💪 💪#Pakvafg pic.twitter.com/xlq7zaxxgw
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