🌟 Mohammad Nawaz Joins Elite List of T20I Hat-Trick Heroes Pakistan Crush Afghanistan in UAE Tri-Nation Final 2025
Nawaz’s Magic in Sharjah
The UAE Tri-Nation T20I Final 2025 witnessed a cricketing masterpiece when Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz delivered one of the most memorable bowling spells in T20I history. His stunning hat-trick against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium turned the game on its head, leading Pakistan to a massive 75-run victory and securing the tri-series title in style.
With this incredible feat, Nawaz became only the third Pakistani to achieve a T20I hat-trick, joining an elite list alongside Faheem Ashraf (2018) and Mohammad Hasnain (2019).
This historic win not only brought another trophy home but also served as a huge confidence booster for Pakistan ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
🏆 Match Summary: Pakistan vs Afghanistan | UAE Tri-Nation T20I Final 2025
- 📍 Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
- 📅 Date: September 7, 2025
- 🏏 Pakistan: 141/8 (20 overs)
- 🏏 Afghanistan: 66 all out (15.5 overs)
- 🏅 Result: Pakistan won by 75 runs
- ⭐ Player of the Match: Mohammad Nawaz – 5/19 including a hat-trick
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Batting: Fighting to 141/8
Pakistan’s innings had a shaky start, losing opener Sahibzada Farhan for a duck in the very first over to Fazalhaq Farooqi.
- Saim Ayub (17 off 19) and Fakhar Zaman (27 off 26) steadied the innings with a 40-run stand but couldn’t convert their starts.
- Skipper Salman Ali Agha (24 off 27) anchored the middle overs alongside Mohammad Nawaz (25 off 21), forming a crucial 40-run partnership.
- Quick cameos from Hasan Nawaz (15) and Faheem Ashraf (15) added valuable runs at the death.
For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan (3/38) was the pick of the bowlers, ably supported by Noor Ahmad (2/17) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (2/19).
Pakistan’s eventual 141/8 looked competitive on a Sharjah pitch known for assisting spinners.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan’s Chase: Crumbling Under Pressure
Chasing 142 under lights, Afghanistan’s batting lineup collapsed spectacularly under the pressure of Pakistan’s fiery bowling attack.
- Shaheen Afridi struck early, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for just 5 runs.
- Abrar Ahmed joined the party by removing Sediqullah Atal (13) and Mohammad Nabi (3).
- But the night belonged to Mohammad Nawaz, who destroyed Afghanistan’s middle order with a stunning hat-trick.
Afghanistan were eventually bundled out for just 66 runs in 15.5 overs — their lowest total against Pakistan in T20I cricket.
🎯 Mohammad Nawaz’s Historic Hat-Trick
Mohammad Nawaz delivered a spell that will go down in the history of Pakistan cricket. His bowling figures:
- 🎳 Overs: 4
- 🅼 Maidens: 1
- 🎯 Runs: 19
- 🏆 Wickets: 5
⚡ Hat-Trick Victims:
- Darwish Rasooli – lbw
- Azmatullah Omarzai – caught by Mohammad Haris
- Ibrahim Zadran – stumped by Mohammad Haris
With this, Nawaz etched his name alongside Pakistan’s other T20I hat-trick heroes:
- Faheem Ashraf – vs Sri Lanka (2018)
- Mohammad Hasnain – vs Sri Lanka (2019)
- Mohammad Nawaz – vs Afghanistan (2025)
His lethal spell reduced Afghanistan from 28/2 to 32/6 within minutes, completely breaking their momentum.
📊 Full Scorecard Highlights
🏏 Pakistan Innings – 141/8 (20 Overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 27 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 103.84 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 24 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 88.88 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 25 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 119.04 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Extras | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 141/8 | 20 overs | — | — | 7.05 RPO |
Top Afghan Bowlers:
- Rashid Khan – 3/38
- Noor Ahmad – 2/17
- Fazalhaq Farooqi – 2/19
🏏 Afghanistan Innings – 66 all out (15.5 Overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 17 | 18 | 94.44 |
| Sediqullah Atal | 13 | 15 | 86.66 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 9 | 15 | 60.00 |
| Rest of the lineup | Single digits 😢 | — | — |
Top Pakistan Bowlers:
- Mohammad Nawaz – 5/19 🎩🎳 (Hat-trick hero)
- Abrar Ahmed – 2/17
- Sufiyan Muqeem – 2/9
- Shaheen Afridi – 1/7
🗣️ Salman Ali Agha’s Post-Match Reaction
After the historic victory, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha was full of praise for his team and especially Mohammad Nawaz:
“Since his comeback, Nawaz has been outstanding — contributing with bat, ball, and in the field. He’s the kind of player we can always rely on in pressure situations.”
He also emphasized the strategic importance of using two frontline spinners:
“There was a lot of discussion about playing two spinners, but we always make decisions based on pitch conditions. Today, it worked perfectly.”
Looking ahead, Salman confirmed that this tri-series served as the perfect preparation for the Asia Cup 2025:
“This win gives us confidence. The bigger goal is the Asia Cup, and as a team, we’re shaping up really well.”
🔥 Pakistan’s Growing Confidence Ahead of Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan’s triumph in the UAE Tri-Nation Series 2025 comes at the perfect time. With the Asia Cup set to begin on September 9, Pakistan looks in red-hot form:
Next Matches:
- 🆚 Oman – Sept 12
- 🆚 India – Sept 14 (Blockbuster Clash 🔥)
This victory will boost Pakistan’s momentum and morale heading into the tournament, especially after winning 9 out of their last 13 T20Is under coach Mike Hesson.
📈 Key Takeaways
- Mohammad Nawaz T20I hat-trick
- Pakistan vs Afghanistan tri-series final 2025
- UAE tri-nation T20I final
- Pakistan cricket highlights
- Mohammad Nawaz 5 wickets
- Asia Cup 2025 preparation
- Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 2025
- Sharjah cricket stadium records
- Pakistan T20I bowling heroes
🏁 Conclusion
Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick in the UAE Tri-Nation Final 2025 wasn’t just a personal milestone — it was a statement from Pakistan cricket.
This dominant 75-run victory over Afghanistan not only secured the title but also announced Pakistan as serious contenders for the Asia Cup 2025. With Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Sufiyan Muqeem firing alongside Nawaz, Pakistan’s spin-pace combo looks lethal.
All eyes now shift to the upcoming Pakistan vs India clash on September 14, where the Green Shirts will look to carry forward their Sharjah momentum and make another statement on the Asian stage.