Pakistan Clinch UAE Tri-Series with Crushing Win Over Afghanistan

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UAE T20I Tri-Nation Series:

Dates: 29 August – 7 September 2025 | Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Match 1 (29 August): Pakistan vs Afghanistan

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Pakistan set the tone for the series with a commanding 39-run victory over Afghanistan. Batting first, Pakistan posted 182/7, led by a dynamic 51 off 36 balls from Captain Salman Ali Agha. Afghanistan, despite efforts, folded at 143 in 19.5 overs. Player of the Match: Salman Ali Agha .

Match 2 (30 August): Pakistan vs UAE

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Pakistan continued their momentum, securing a 31-run win over UAE. A scintillating innings by Saim Ayub (69) and a supporting 56 from Hasan Nawaz powered Pakistan to 207. UAE’s chase fizzled at 176/8, despite a late surge from Asif Khan. Player of the Match: Saim Ayub .

Match 3 (1 September): Afghanistan vs UAE

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Afghanistan bounced back emphatically with a 38-run victory over the UAE. Ibrahim Zadran (63) and Sediqullah Atal (54) spearheaded a strong total of 188/4. Though UAE responded with spirited batting, they were all out for 150. Rashid Khan notably became the highest wicket-taker in T20Is during this match. .

Match 4 (2 September): Afghanistan vs Pakistan

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In a highly competitive clash, Afghanistan edged past Pakistan by 18 runs. Their spinners Ronaldo Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Noor Ahmad turned the screws, dismantling Pakistan’s chase. A spirited cameo from Haris Rauf (34 off 16) couldn’t avert defeat. .

Match 5 (4 September): Pakistan vs UAE

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Pakistan sealed their place in the final with another 31-run win over the hosts. Fakhar Zaman’s unbeaten 77 anchored the innings, while Abrar Ahmed starred with a career-best four-wicket haul to restrict UAE to 140/7. Player of the Match: Abrar Ahmed .

Match 6 (5 September): Afghanistan vs UAE

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In the tournament’s most dramatic finish, Afghanistan held their nerve to beat UAE by 4 runs. With UAE needing five runs off the last three balls, Fareed Ahmad delivered a composed death-bowling performance to clinch the win. .

Final (7 September): Pakistan vs Afghanistan

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Pakistan lifted the trophy emphatically, defeating Afghanistan by 75 runs. Chasing 142, Afghanistan collapsed to 66, dismantled by Mohammad Nawaz’s 5-for (including a hat-trick). It was a match-winning masterclass and a memorable finale to the series. Nawaz was rightly adjudged Player of the Series .

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Summary Table

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Pakistan are champions and they march into the Asia Cup brimming with belief.