Afghanistan
1st Match (N) • Sharjah
Fri, 29 Aug 2025
3:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local
Match yet to begin
Pakistan
The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 kicks off with a blockbuster clash as Afghanistan faces Pakistan in the opening game at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both teams have a history of nail-biting encounters, and this match promises to set the tone for the tournament.
Match Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM GST (UAE, Oman) | 8:30 PM IST | 9:00 PM BDT
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Stay tuned for live updates, key moments, scorecard, and full match stats once the match begins.
Match Information
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st Match |
| Date | August 29, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM GST (8:00 PM PST) |
| Format | T20I (20-over match) |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| Tournament | UAE Men’s T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
Venue
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| City | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Pitch | Traditionally favors spinners, but offers support to batters under lights |
| Weather | Warm evening with clear skies expected |
Points Table – UAE Tri-Series
| Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Will be updated after the match)
Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | W, L, L, W, W |
| Pakistan | L, W, W, L, W |
Key Players to Watch
Batters (Recent T20I Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | AFG | 10 | 231 | 23.1 | 110.0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG | 10 | 181 | 18.1 | 107.1 |
| Hasan Nawaz | PAK | 10 | 233 | 25.9 | 167.6 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | PAK | 6 | 229 | 38.2 | 144.9 |
Bowlers (Recent T20I Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wkts | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | AFG | 10 | 21 | 6.49 | 10.6 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | AFG | 10 | 19 | 6.44 | 11.5 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | PAK | 6 | 10 | 6.06 | 10.0 |
| Hasan Ali | PAK | 5 | 9 | 10.7 | 10.9 |
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2023 | Afghanistan | Won by 4 wickets (13 balls left) |
| 27-Mar-2023 | Pakistan | Won by 66 runs |
| 26-Mar-2023 | Afghanistan | Won by 7 wickets (1 ball left) |
| 24-Mar-2023 | Afghanistan | Won by 6 wickets (13 balls left) |
| 07-Sep-2022 | Pakistan | Won by 1 wicket (4 balls left) |
Afghanistan has won 3 of the last 5 encounters, showing their rapid rise against Pakistan in T20 cricket.
Squads
Afghanistan Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (c) | Bowling Allrounder |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Allrounder |
| Darwish Rasooli | Top order Batter |
| Fareed Ahmad | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
| AM Ghazanfar | Bowler |
| Gulbadin Naib | Batting Allrounder |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Opening Batter |
| Karim Janat | Batting Allrounder |
| Mohammad Ishaq (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Mohammad Nabi | Allrounder |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Bowler |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Sediqullah Atal | Opening Batter |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | Allrounder |
Pakistan Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Salman Agha (c) | Allrounder |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Faheem Ashraf | Bowling Allrounder |
| Fakhar Zaman | Opening Batter |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Hasan Ali | Bowler |
| Hasan Nawaz | Top order Batter |
| Hussain Talat | Allrounder |
| Khushdil Shah | Allrounder |
| Mohammad Haris (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Allrounder |
| Mohammad Wasim | Bowler |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Middle order Batter |
| Saim Ayub | Top order Batter |
| Salman Mirza | Bowler |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Bowler |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Bowler |
Match Preview
Afghanistan, under the leadership of Rashid Khan, enters the tournament full of confidence, boasting world-class spin options and explosive batters. The likes of Gurbaz, Nabi, and Naveen-ul-Haq give them balance across departments.
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, remains a formidable side with firepower from Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan up front, while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf headline the pace attack.
This Tri-Series opener is expected to be a high-voltage encounter, with both teams eyeing early momentum.
Match Prediction
- Afghanistan’s strength: Spin bowling & middle-order stability.
- Pakistan’s strength: Pace attack & experienced batting lineup.
Predicted Winner: Slight edge to Pakistan (55% win probability) due to their depth in batting and pace attack, but Afghanistan’s spinners could turn the game in Sharjah.
