🇵🇰 Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I 2025 – Complete Match Report 📄
Cricket fans witnessed a thrilling start to the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 as Pakistan outclassed Afghanistan by 39 runs in the first T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on August 29, 2025.
From Salman Agha’s captain’s knock to Haris Rauf’s fiery four-wicket haul, Pakistan showcased dominance with bat and ball, making a strong statement in the tri-series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE.
📊 Match Summary – PAK vs AFG 1st T20I 2025
| Match | Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 1st Match |
|---|---|
| Series | UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
| Date | August 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| Result | Pakistan won by 39 runs |
| Player of the Match | Salman Agha (53 off 36)* |
| Top Bowler | Haris Rauf – 4/31 |
🔥 Salman Agha Leads From the Front with 53 🏆*
Pakistan skipper Salman Agha played a match-winning knock of 53 runs off 36 balls, smashing 3 fours and 3 sixes.
His innings stabilized Pakistan after a few quick wickets, ensuring a competitive total of 182/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
🚀 Pakistan’s Batting Highlights
Pakistan’s batting lineup provided an explosive start but struggled with consistency before Salman anchored the innings:
- Sahibzada Farhan – 21 (10) ⚡ – Quickfire cameo
- Fakhar Zaman – 20 (17) 🎯
- Mohammad Nawaz – 21 (11) 💥 – 190.9 strike rate
- Faheem Ashraf – 14 (5) 🔥 – ended with a flourish
Pakistan ended on 182/7, setting Afghanistan a target of 183.
💥 Haris Rauf’s Fiery Spell Destroys Afghanistan’s Hopes
If Salman Agha was Pakistan’s hero with the bat, Haris Rauf was the destroyer with the ball.
- 4 overs, 31 runs, 4 wickets 🔥
- Key dismissals: Sediqullah Atal, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad
- Consistently bowled above 145 km/h, rattling Afghan batters.
🦁 Pakistan Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | 3.5 | 31 | 4 | 8.08 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
🇦🇫 Afghanistan’s Struggles Continue 😔
Chasing 183, Afghanistan’s top order collapsed early despite a strong start from Rahmanullah Gurbaz:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 38 (27) 🏏
- Rashid Khan – 39 (16) 💣
- Rest of the batting order failed to capitalize.
Afghanistan was bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs, losing by 39 runs.
🌟 Player of the Match – Salman Agha
- Runs: 53* (36)
- Strike Rate: 147.22
- Boundaries: 3 fours, 3 sixes
- Led the team with tactical brilliance and explosive batting.
📈 Pakistan’s Road to UAE Tri-Series Glory
With this 39-run victory, Pakistan has:
- Boosted their net run rate 📊
- Sent a strong message to UAE ahead of the next clash
- Shown depth in both batting and bowling departments.
🔜 Upcoming Fixtures – UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs UAE | Aug 31, 2025 | Dubai |
| Afghanistan vs UAE | Sep 2, 2025 | Sharjah |
| Final | Sep 5, 2025 | Sharjah |
📌 Key Takeaways
- Pakistan vs Afghanistan UAE Tri-Series 2025
- Salman Agha 53* vs Afghanistan
- Haris Rauf 4 wickets Sharjah
- Pakistan cricket news today
- Afghanistan cricket score today
- UAE T20I Tri-Series fixtures
- Pakistan vs Afghanistan full scorecard
❓ FAQs – Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I UAE Tri-Series 2025
Q1. Who won the Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st T20I 2025?
A: Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?
A: Salman Agha won the award for his 53 off 36 balls*.
Q3. How many wickets did Haris Rauf take?
A: Haris Rauf picked up 4 wickets, dismantling Afghanistan’s middle and lower order.
Q4. What is Pakistan’s next match in the UAE Tri-Series 2025?
A: Pakistan will face UAE on August 31, 2025, in Dubai.
Q5. Where to watch Pakistan vs Afghanistan UAE Tri-Series 2025 live?
A: Fans can stream the matches live on:
- SonyLiv (India & Subcontinent)
- PTV Sports (Pakistan)
- FanCode (Digital)
- Live updates on Cricbuzz & ESPNcricinfo.
🎯 Final Thoughts
Pakistan kicked off the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 with a dominating victory over Afghanistan, thanks to Salman Agha’s batting heroics and Haris Rauf’s lethal pace.
With UAE up next, Pakistan looks like a strong contender to lift the trophy 🏆