The final match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 is set to take place on September 7 in Sharjah. The tournament, which has served as a crucial preparation ground ahead of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup, will see two of the most in-form teams, Pakistan and Afghanistan, battle for the trophy. Both sides have displayed excellent form and resilience throughout the series, earning their spots in the title clash with commanding performances.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan: The triumphant road to UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 final
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have shown their class in the tri-series, showcasing a strong command of the T20 format as they each secured three wins in their four league-stage matches. Pakistan, finishing atop the points table with a superior Net Run Rate of 1.040, demonstrated their batting might and bowling depth. Their journey was highlighted by key performances, including a match-winning 77 not out by Fakhar Zaman and a career-best four-wicket haul for just nine runs by leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed against the hosts, UAE.
Similarly, Afghanistan displayed their own brand of aggressive and effective cricket, also ending the league stage with six points. They secured their spot with a thrilling four-run victory over the UAE in their final league match, where despite resting six key players, they were powered by Ibrahim Zadran’s 48 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 40, while their bowlers held their nerve in a nail-biting finish. The final promises to be a gripping encounter between two teams that have consistently proven their ability to defend totals, with Pakistan winning all three of their matches in that manner.
PAK vs AFG, UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 Final: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 07, 8:30 pm IST / 03:00 pm GMT / 07:00 pm local
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
PAK vs AFG Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches Played: 09 | Afghanistan won: 04 | Pakistan won: 05 | No results: 0
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium usually doesn’t favour big scores, as it tends to play on the slower side. This makes shot-making tricky for batters while giving an edge to spinners and bowlers who use variations. Winning the toss often plays a key role, with many captains choosing to bat first and set up a solid total. However, in day-night matches, the presence of dew can make chasing a preferable strategy.
Squads
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai
PAK vs AFG, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan won the toss and bat first
- PAK powerplay score: 45-50
- PAK overall score: 155-170
Case 2:
- Afghanistan won the toss and bat first
- AFG powerplay score: 50-55
- AFG overall score: 160-180
Match result: Team batting first to win the game.
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