Pakistan got their United Arab Emirates T20i Tri series 2025 campaign to a flying start with a conviction 39-run victory over Afghanistan In the tournament opener in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Pakistan Captain’s composite knock and a disciplined bowling performance in the head of the all -round display of Pakistan.
Salman Ali Agha Sizzles with dazzling fifty
Pakistan chose to hit first after winning the throw and placed a competitive total of 182/7 in their 20 overs, driven by Salman Ali AghaThe fluent half century. The innings started firmly with Sahibzada Farhan‘s Quickfire 21 from just 10 balls, peppered with a four and two sixes. Fakhar Zaman And Saim Ayub Broken off with useful contributions, but it was Salman who anchored the middle overs. His 53 out of 36 deliveries, including three four and so many sixths, Pakistan gave the momentum they needed. Come from Mohammad Nawaz (21 out of 11) and Faheem Ashraf (14 out of 5) pushed the score past the 180-run mark.
The Bowlerers of Afghanistan had their moments, with Fared Ahmad Malik Picking up two wickets but admitting those 47 runs in his spell. Rashid Khan” Mohammad Nabi, Mujeb-Wh-MaamhanAnd Azmatullah Omarzai Each took a wicket, but Pakistan’s starting depth made for a challenging total.
Afghanistan is staggering despite the late Blitz of Rashid Khan
Afghanistan chased 183 and had trouble building partnerships while the bowlers of Pakistan regularly struck. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave them hope with a smooth 38 out of 27, while Sediqullah Atal (23) and Darwish Rasooli (21) played handy beats. However, the middle order collapsed if Karim Janat And Azmatullah Omarzai Fell for ducks, leaving the chase in disorder.
Just when the game looked around, Rashid produced an explosive counterattack. His amazing 39 out of just 16 balls, with four and five sixes, temporarily brought new life into the chances of Afghanistan. But once he left, the tail quickly folded and Afghanistan was bundled for 143 in 19.5 overs.
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Pakistan Bowlers supply under pressure
The bowling unit delivered a clinical performance with Haris Rauf lead. His fiery enchanting of 4/31 broke the back of the chase of Afghanistan, while Sheen Africa (2/21) and Mohammad Nawaz (2/23) Maintained constant pressure. Younger Sufiyan Muqeem Also impressed by 2/25 in his four overs.
The all-round effort ensured that Pakistan defended it totally comfortably, with a 39-run victory sealed to start their Tri-Series campaign in a positive tone. For his match -determining knock of 53 points, Agha Salman was assessed the player of the game. His innings not only stabilized the batting of Pakistan, but also caused the acceleration that the victory set.
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