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WATCH: Mohammad Haris breaks bat after losing cool in tri-series clash against UAE

SHARJAH: Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Haris lost his temper and broke his bat during the second fixture of the tri-series against the UAE here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

The incident occurred soon after Haris’ dismissal on the third ball of the 17th over.

Mohammad Haris could only manage to score a single run on two balls and was caught off Muhammad Jawadullah’s bowling.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan were bowled for 207 on the last ball of the final over.

UAE struck early as Sahibazada Farhan (8) was castled in the opening over. Despite the wicket, Pakistan upped the ante, scoring briskly until Fakhar Zaman’s departure.

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Zaman (6) was bowled by left-arm spinner Haider Ali. As a result, Pakistan were reduced to 38.2 in 3.1 overs. However, Saim Ayub scored briskly and steadied the Green Shirts’ innings.

Meanwhile, the UAE struck at regular intervals, but it was unable to prevent Pakistan from scoring big. The previous match, half-century maker Salman Ali Agha (6) could not get going this time as he was caught behind.

Consequently, Pakistan were reduced to 74-3 in 7.5 overs. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub continued the charge and reached his fourth T20I half-century in the process.

He eventually departed on the third ball of the 12th over after playing an impressive knock which included four sixes and seven fours. At this stage, Pakistan were 104-4.

Following his departure, Hasan Nawaz upped the ante with a powerful knock. The right-hander batter tonked Haider Ali for three sixes in the over before getting dismissed.

He made 56 from 26 balls laced with half a dozen towering sixes and two fours.

For UAE, Saghir Khan and Junaid Siddique picked up three wickets each.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan,  Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman,  Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris,  Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali,  Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem

UAE: Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan,  Alishan Sharafu,  Rahul Chopra, Ethan DSouza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

READ: Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz power Pakistan to imposing total

Saim, Hasan and Nawaz power Pakistan to victory over UAE

SHARJAH: Saim Ayub, Hasan Nawaz’s brisk knock followed by Mohammad Nawaz’s clinical spell powered Pakistan to a 31-run victory over the UAE in the second match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

In pursuit of a daunting 208-run target, UAE could only muster 176-8  in their allocated 20 overs.

The hosts started strongly in the chase, with openers laying a solid foundation with a brisk 39-run stand in just 4.1 overs.

However, Mohammad Nawaz removed Muhammad Zohaib, who made 13 from 14 deliveries. Meanwhile, Mohammad Waseem continued the charge from one end.

Pakistan roared back with successive strikes in the last over of play as dangerous Waseem ran himself out, whereas Ethan D’Souza followed his next ball.

Thus, the UAE were reduced to 54-3 in the first six overs, and with those wickets, Pakistan sparked a collapse which left the hosts in dire straits.

UAE were 79-4 in 10 overs with Asif Khan and Dhruv Parashar at the crease. The pair steadied the innings with a  54-run partnership with the former taking the core aggressor role.

Asif played a valiant knock but it was not enough as he was removed in the last over with. He played a scintillating knock off 77 runs from just 35 balls, an innings featuring half a dozen fours and sixes.

For Pakistan, Hasan Ali picked up three wickets whereas Mohammad Nawaz was clinical with his two wickets.

Saim Ayub and  Hasan Nawaz’s imposing knocks powered Pakistan to a commanding total.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan were bowled for 207 on the last ball of the final over.

UAE struck early as Sahibazada Farhan (8) was castled in the opening over. Despite the wicket, Pakistan upped the ante, scoring briskly until Fakhar Zaman’s departure.

Zaman (6) was bowled by left-arm spinner Haider Ali. As a result, Pakistan were reduced to 38.2 in 3.1 overs. However, Saim Ayub scored briskly and steadied the Green Shirts’ innings.

Meanwhile, the UAE struck at regular intervals, but it was unable to prevent Pakistan from scoring big. The previous match, half-century maker Salman Ali Agha (6) could not get going this time as he was caught behind.

Consequently, Pakistan were reduced to 74-3 in 7.5 overs. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub continued the charge and reached his fourth T20I half-century in the process.

He eventually departed on the third ball of the 12th over after playing an impressive knock which included four sixes and seven fours. At this stage, Pakistan were 104-4.

Following his departure, Hasan Nawaz upped the ante with a powerful knock. The right-hander batter tonked Haider Ali for three sixes in the over before getting dismissed.

He made 56 from 26 balls laced with half a dozen towering sixes and two fours.

For UAE, Saghir Khan and Junaid Siddique picked up three wickets each.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan,  Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman,  Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris,  Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali,  Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem

UAE: Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan,  Alishan Sharafu,  Rahul Chopra, Ethan DSouza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

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Pakistan beat UAE in tri-series clash

Saim Ayub and  Hasan Nawaz’s brisk knocks powered Pakistan to victory against the UAE in the second match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday

UAE 176/8  (20 Overs)

Hasan Ali to bowl final over

UAE 171/6  (19 Overs)

Salman Mirza continues

UAE 153/6  (18 Overs)

Muqeem continues

UAE 136/6  (17 Overs)

16.2: Salman Mirza removes Parashar.

Dhruv Parashar  15 (19b 0x4 1×6) SR: 78.94

Salman Mirza returns

UAE 129/5 (16 Overs)

Sufiyan Muqeem to continue

UAE 122/5 (15 Overs)

Hasan Ali returns

UAE 103/5 (14 Overs)

Muqeem continues

UAE 86/5 (13 Overs)

Nawaz continues

UAE 82/5 (12 Overs)

Sufiyan Muqeem to bowl his first over of the night.

UAE 79/5 (11 Overs)

10.2: Chopra finds out fielding at deep backward square

Rahul Chopra 11 (14b 1×4 0x6) SR: 78.57

Nawaz to continue

UAE 75/4 (10 Overs)

Faheem continues

UAE 69/4 (9 Overs)

8.4: Saim Ayub with a wicket

Alishan Sharafu 3 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50

Saim continues

UAE 67/3 (8 Overs)

Faheem Ashraf comes to bowl

UAE 58/3 (7 Overs)

Saim Ayub introduced into the bowling for the first time.

UAE 54/3 (6 Overs)

5.6: Back-to-back wickets for Pakistan

Ethan D’Souza 3 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 75

5.5: More trouble for UAE as dangerous Waseem is run out.

Muhammad Waseem 33 (18b 3×4 2×6) SR: 183.33

Hasan Ali back into the attack

UAE 43/1 (5 Overs)

4.1: Nawaz gets Zohaib to provide the first breakthrough for Pakistan

Muhammad Zohaib 13 (14b 2×4 0x6) SR: 92.85

Nawaz continues

UAE 39/0 (4 Overs)

Salman Mirza to bowl the fifth over

UAE 27/0 (3 Overs)

Mohammad Nawaz comes in to bowl

UAE 18/0 (2 Overs)

Hasan Ali to bowl from the other end

UAE 6/0 (1 Over)

Muhammad Zohaib and Muhammad Waseem to start the proceedings for the UAE. Salman Mirza takes the new ball for Pakistan.

PAKISTAN vs UAE (2nd INNINGS)

Saim Ayub and  Hasan Nawaz’s brisk knocks took Pakistan to a commanding total of against the UAE in the second match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday

PAK 207 (20 Overs)

PAK 201/7 (19 Overs)

Muhammad Jawadullah to bowl his last over.

PAK 188/7 (18 Overs)

17.2: High in the air as and it’s taken. What a catch at the ropes from a teenager D’Souza

Mohammad Nawaz 25 (15b 2×4 1×6) SR: 166.66

Saghir Khan back to bowl

PAK 176/6 (17 Overs)

16.3: Junaid Siddique scalps Mohammad Haris.

Mohammad Haris 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50

Junaid Siddique back into the attack

PAK 163/6 (16 Overs)

15.4: Finally, Haider gets the dangerous Nawaz after conceding three sixes in three balls.

Hasan Nawaz 56 (26b 2×4 6×6) SR: 215.38

15.2: Hasan Nawaz reaches his half-century with a massive six.

 Hasan Nawaz 50 (24b 2×4 5×6)

Hasan Nawaz 50

Haider Ali comes to bowl

PAK 143/4 (15 Overs)

Prashar back to bowl

PAK 133/4 (14 Overs)

Saghir continues

PAK 121/4 (13 Overs)

Jawadullah to bowl his third over

PAK 110/4 (12 Overs)

11.3: Unlucky!! Saim Ayub is caught behind after a fine knock. Saghir with the much-needed breakthrough.

Saim Ayub 69 (38b 7×4 4×6) SR: 181.57

Saghir Khan to bowl the 12th over

PAK 102/3 (11 Overs)

Prashar back to bowl his third over

PAK 93/3 (10 Overs)

Haider Ali back into the attack

PAK 86/3 (9 Overs)

Jawadullah continues

PAK 75/3 (8 Overs)

7.5: Huge wicket for UAE as captain Salman Ali Agha departs after tickling the ball to the keeper

Salman Agha 5 (9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 55.55

7.2: Saim Ayub gets to his fourth T20I half-century in style.

Saim Ayub 53 (25b 6×4 4×6) 

Saghir Khan comes in to bowl

PAK 63/2 (7 Overs)

Muhammad Jawadullah to bowl his first over.

PAK 51/2 (6 Overs)

Haider continues

PAK 48/2 (5 Overs)

Parashar comes back to bowl

PAK 40/2 (4 Overs)

3.1: What a ball. Haider bowls Fakhar a beautiful delivery, and the southpaw had no clue where to play.

Fakhar Zaman  6 (7b 1×4 0x6) SR: 85.71

Haider Ali introduced for the first time in the attack

PAK 38/1 (3 Overs)

Siddique continues

PAK 16/1 (2 Overs)

Dhruv Parashar takes the new ball from the other end

PAK 9/1 (1 Over)

0.5: Junaid Siddique castles Farhan with an absolute peach of a delivery that jagged bagged and clipped off stump

Sahibzada Farhan  8 (5b 2×4 0x6) SR: 160

Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan come out to open the innings in the second Pakistan UAE Tri-series clash. Junaid Siddique to bowl the first over for the UAE.

PAKISTAN vs UAE (1st INNINGS)

SHARJAH: Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against UAE in the second match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan,  Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman,  Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris,  Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali,  Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem

UAE: Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan,  Alishan Sharafu,  Rahul Chopra, Ethan DSouza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD:

Pakistan and the UAE have faced each other only once in the T20I format. Pakistan emerged victorious in the match by seven wickets, which was played in 2016 in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup.

Matches 1 , Pakistan 1, UAE  0

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Former captain questions Pakistan’s careless batting against Afghanistan

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has heaped praise on Salman Ali Agha for his match-winning innings while slamming the middle order for their reckless approach in the opening game of the T20I tri-series against Afghanistan in Sharjah.

Batting at No.4, Salman played a composed yet attacking knock of 53* off 36 balls, striking three fours and three sixes to lift Pakistan to 182-7.

Afghanistan, in reply, were bundled out for 143 courtesy of Haris Rauf’s brilliant four-wicket haul, as Pakistan sealed a 39-run win.

Speaking on his YouTube channel after the match, Raja said that at one stage the game was slipping away from Pakistan, and it was Salman’s innings that bailed them out.

“Pakistan made 182 on this pitch, but even then Afghanistan looked very much in the contest because conditions hadn’t changed much. If Salman Ali Agha had failed, Pakistan would have been in serious trouble,” he said.

Criticising the batting unit, the former PCB chairman noted that no player apart from Salman showed the required temperament.

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“After putting the opposition under pressure, giving away wickets so cheaply is baffling,” he added.

“The top order showed intent, but no one played a substantial innings. Some got out for 10, 15, 20, when you had Afghanistan on the back foot, why throw it away so easily?” he questioned.

Ramiz Raja credited Salman Ali Agha for displaying the maturity others lacked.

“In such situations, you have to bat smartly, and Salman did just that. Without his innings, Pakistan would have struggled to even cross 150, and Afghanistan would have been right in the game,” he added.

The former cricketer also pointed out that Sharjah’s surface is no longer the traditional slow, turning track that once heavily favoured Afghanistan’s spinners.

“This wasn’t the typical Sharjah pitch. Afghanistan threatened Pakistan, but Pakistan were more professional on the day. Full credit goes to Salman Ali Agha for setting the platform,” he concluded.

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WATCH: Haris Rauf snaps back at journalist over fielding criticism after Afghanistan win

SHARJAH: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was visibly frustrated with a journalist after his side’s 39-run victory over Afghanistan in the opening game of the tri-nation T20I series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Rauf, who starred with the ball by claiming 4-31, played a decisive role in setting up Pakistan’s win.

However, the press interaction turned tense when a journalist downplayed the significance of the fixture, calling it little more than preparation for next month’s Asia Cup 2025.

The 31-year-old pacer firmly rejected the suggestion.

“You are saying it was a practice match, but in my opinion, no international match is ever just preparation,” he said.

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“Every international game carries pressure, and you can’t approach it casually. Whatever your best XI is, you always try to execute the given plans.”

The situation escalated when the same journalist bluntly remarked, “Pakistan ki fielding bekaar thi” (Pakistan’s fielding was poor).

Haris Rauf, caught off guard by the comment, reacted with visible irritation before defending his team.

“I think you might not have watched the match properly. We didn’t make such mistakes in our fielding. Maybe if you review it again, you will see the match actually looked good,” he retorted.

Rauf also dismissed suggestions that Afghanistan entered the contest as favorites.

“I never thought anyone could be favorites over us. We are the biggest favorites,” he stated confidently.

The fast bowler also stressed the importance of leadership and unity within the side, making it clear that respect for the captain is non-negotiable.

“Whoever is the captain of Pakistan is a respectable person in my eyes. For me, any captain of Pakistan deserves the same respect, no matter who it is,” he further stated.

“As players, we will give him that respect, maintain good communication, and on the field, it becomes easier to execute plans. There should be strong bonding, and your messages must always be fair and clear.”

Pakistan will next take on the hosts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), later today at the same venue.

READ: Rashid Khan laments lost momentum in defeat against Pakistan

Rashid Khan laments lost momentum in defeat against Pakistan

SHARJAH: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan rued the loss of momentum and the quick wickets in the middle overs for his side’s defeat in the opening match of the tri-series against Pakistan here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Afghanistan were handed a 39-run defeat, and at the halfway mark of the innings, they were cruising with 85-2.

However, in the middle overs, Afghanistan lost the plot, and a collapse sparked by Haris Rauf’s double-wicket maiden left them in dire straits.

After the match, Rashid mentioned his quick-fire knock in which he made 39 from just 16 balls.

“We had it in our mind…that run-rate is something that matters. As long as I can try my best to get close to the target, and luckily we got some runs there,” he said.

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“I feel this is a wicket of 190-200. The lesser we restrict them to, it is a plus for us. Anything 170-175, we are happy to chase. We lost so many wickets (in the overs between 11-15) and that did not give us the momentum (towards the end), ” he expressed his disappointment.

Rashid Khan highlighted the key moment in the match, calling it essential for T20 cricket.

“If we had a couple of good overs between overs 11-16, we could have chased it. That is what T20s is about – you cannot lose momentum and once you do, it is tough.”

“At such times, you cannot play risky shots. You can play your shots, but you have to take a bit of time. You can take singles and rotate strike, and that keeps the pressure off you.

We had a maiden over with two wickets. Four balls, four singles (instead), the momentum could have been different. Rotating strike is key,” he concluded.

READ: Salman Ali Agha hails bowlers after dominant display against Afghanistan

Salman Ali Agha hails bowlers after dominant display against Afghanistan

SHARJAH: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha opened up after his side’s 39-run victory over Afghanistan in the opening match of the tri-series here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Afghanistan were bundled out for 143 runs in 19.5 overs while chasing a 183-run target.

Haris Rauf and captain Salman Ali Agha starred for Pakistan in their commanding victory, with the former taking four wickets, whereas the latter scored a brisk, unbeaten half-century for the Green Shirts at a crucial time.

Salman Ali Agha was named the Player of the Match for his brisk 53* off 36 balls,

During the post-match presentation, Agha shed light on the team’s performance, giving credit to the bowlers.

“I saw the first seven-eight overs, it was holding (for the spinners when they bowled slow and for the change-ups of pacers),” he said.

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“I knew that if I could get in, I could hit sixes against any bowlers, and that is what I did. I am not as good as I used to be, but we came here ten days early, and we know there is going to be a lot of spin, and we are up to that challenge,” he added.

He emphasized fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi and lengths on the Sharjah pitch, alongside lauding spinners for their role.

“Bowling was outstanding. Whoever came in, they bowled hard lengths. We knew there were going to be a lot of slower balls. They (Rauf and Shaheen) are some of the best fast bowlers in the world,” said Salman Ali Agha.

“Even Muqeem as well (was impressive). The pick of the bowlers for me was Nawaz. He always bowls difficult overs. It is not easy for a finger-spinner and he is doing so well,” he explained.

The skipper also mentioned the team’s total in the first innings, highlighting the team meeting and batting depth.

“Scoring above par (today), it was a 150-160 kind of wicket, we scored 180-odd and we knew it would be challenging for them. In team meetings and stuff, we talk about going above-par. We bat very deep. Faheem comes in at 8, and he is a good enough batter to win Pakistan games,” he concluded.

READ: Pakistan thump Afghanistan in tri-series opener

Pakistan thump Afghanistan in tri-series opener

SHARJAH: Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten half-century, followed by Haris Rauf’s three-wicket haul, powered Pakistan to a 39-run win over Afghanistan in the opening match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Chasing a 183-run target, Afghanistan crumbled under pressure and were bundled out for 143 runs in 19.5 overs.

Pakistan struck early as Shaheen Afridi sent Ibrahim Zadran (9) back with a beautiful delivery.

After 17-1 in three overs, Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz put on a 51-run partnership in a bid to steady Afghanistan in the chase.

The duo batted with an aggressive approach and took Afghanistan’s total to 68 at the end of the eighth over. However, Pakistan made a strong comeback with Gurbaz’s removal, who was looking dangerous.

He made 38 from 27 balls with the help of a six and three fours.

Despite his wicket, Afghanistan kept up with the required run-rate as the scorecard read 85-2 at the halfway stage of the innings.

Nonetheless, Haris Rauf’s double-wicket maiden 11th over brought Pakistan back into the game. The speedster removed both Atal and Karim Janat with a slower delivery ploy.

The wickets sparked a collapse that Afghanistan could never recover from. As a result, the whole team was bowled out despite Rashid Khan’s blitz, who smashed Rauf for 19 runs in the 18th over to provide his team some hope.

Rashid Khan’s 39 off 16 deliveries featured five elegant sixes.

For Pakistan, it was an all-round bowling effort with Haris Rauf taking a four-wicket haul in his 3.5 overs. Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, and Sufiyan Muqeem took two wickets each.

Earlier, Salman Ali Agha’s sublime knock powered Pakistan to a strong total

After opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 182 for the loss of seven wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

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Green Shirts openers started strong, particularly Sahibzada Farhan, taking on the Afghanistan bowlers in the opening overs.

However, he was caught after scoring 21 off 10 deliveries with the aid of two sixes and a four. As a result, Pakistan were 26-1 in 2.3 overs.

After his wicket, Afghanistan put roadblocks in Pakistan’s progress as Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman struggled to keep up the momentum.

The pair established an important 29-run partnership for the second wicket, which concluded with one player’s dismissal by Rashid Khan in the seventh over.

Ayub played a measured innings, scoring 14 runs off 16 balls, featuring two boundaries.

Pakistan then encountered a swift collapse, losing two additional wickets—Fakhar Zaman (20) and Hasan Nawaz (9)—and found themselves struggling at 83 for 4 in 11.1 overs.

Following this downturn, Agha and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz mounted a counteroffensive against the Afghanistan bowlers, putting together 53 runs for the fifth wicket in just 28 balls.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman eventually disrupted this partnership in the 16th over by getting rid of Nawaz, who had made a rapid 21 runs off 11 balls, including one four and two sixes.

Agha then partnered with wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Haris, contributing 31 runs to the score before falling to Fareed Ahmad on the second delivery of the final over.

Salman Ali Agha ended as Pakistan’s top scorer, remaining not out on 53 runs from 36 deliveries, which included three fours and three sixes.

For Afghanistan, Fareed Ahmed picked up two wickets, whereas Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took one wicket each.

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Clinical Pakistan beat Afghanistan in tri-series opener

Salman Ali Agha’s quick-fire half-century and an all-round bowling performance powered Pakistan to a comprehensive 39-run win in the opening match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

AFG143/10( 19.5 Over)

19.5: Haris Rauf gets Fareed to end the match

Fareed Ahmad 1 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 16.66

Rauf to bowl the last over of the match

AFG143/9 ( 19 Over)

18.1: Shaheen castles Mujeeb’s stump for his second wicket.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman  4 (9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 44.44

AFG141/8 ( 18 Over)

17.6: Haris has the last laugh as he gets dangerous Rashid Khan who is out after playing a fine knock

Rashid Khan  39 (16b 1×4 5×6) SR: 243.75

AFG122/7 ( 17 Over)

Muqeem continues

AFG 108/7 ( 16 Over)

Shaheen to bowl the 16th over

AFG 99/7 ( 15 Over)

14.1: Sufiyan Muqeem gets Mohammad Nabi, who is caught at long off

Muqeem continues

AFG 97/6 ( 14 Over)

13.3: Azmatullah tries to go big but gets a long way out of the crease. Haris dislodges the bail, and it’s another wicket for Pakistan.

Azmatullah Omarzai 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

Nawaz back in the bowling attack

AFG 94/5 ( 13 Over) 

12.1: Rasooli is caught courtesy of an excellent catch from Sufiyan Muqeem

Darwish Rasooli  21 (13b 1×4 1×6) SR: 161.53

Muqeem continues

AFG 93/4 ( 12 Over) 

11.6: Rauf with another excellent delivery as Karim Janat is caught for a nought.

Karim Janat 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

11.3: Haris Rauf gets Atal with a beautiful slower delivery.

Sediqullah Atal  23 (19b 0x4 2×6) SR: 121.05

Haris Rauf comes to bowl

AFG 93/2 ( 11 Over) 

Sufiyan Muqeem to bowl the 11th over.

AFG 85/2 ( 10 Over) 

Saim Ayub brought back

AFG 74/2 (9 Over) 

Salman Ali Agha to bowl the ninth over

AFG 68/2 (8 Over) 

7.6: Nawaz gets dangerous Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz 38 (27b 3×4 1×6) SR: 140.74

Nawaz is back

AFG 60/1 (7 Over) 

Saim Ayub into the attack

AFG 50/1 (6 Over) 

Haris Rauf to bowl the last over of the powerplay

AFG 38/1 (5 Over)   

Change in the bowling as Faheem comes to bowl

AFG 23/1 (4 Over)     

Nawaz continues

AFG 17/1 (3 Over)    

2.6: Shaheen rattles Ibrahim Zadran with a beautiful delivery. First blow for Afghanistan.

Ibrahim Zadran  9 (11b 2×4 0x6) SR: 81.81

Shaheen continues

AFG 11/0 (2 Over)            

Nawaz to bowl from the other end

AFG 5/0 (1 Over)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran to open the innings for Afghanistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi to bowl the first over.

PAKISTAN vs Afghanistan (2nd INNINGS)

Salman Ali Agha’s quick-fire half-century powered Pakistan to 182-7 in the opening match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

PAK 182/7 (20 Over)

19.2: Haris tries to go big but is caught at deep mid-wicket

Mohammad Haris  15 (13b 1×4 0x6) SR: 115.38

Fareed Ahmed to bowl the last over

PAK 166/5 (19 Over)

Fazalhaq Farooqi to bowl the 19th over

PAK 156/5 (18 Over)

Rashid Khan comes to bowl

PAK 147/5 (17 Over)

Fareed Ahmad to bowl his third over

PAK 137/5 (16 Over)

15.4: Nawaz is caught at deep mid-wicket as Mujeeb strikes to give Afghanistan a vital breakthrough.

Mohammad Nawaz 21 (11b 1×4 2×6) SR: 190.9

Mujeeb to bowl his last over

PAK 131/4 (15 Over)

Omarzai back into the attack

PAK 117/4 (14 Over)

Nabi to bowl his third over

PAK 112/4 (13 Over)

Rashid Khan to bowl the 13th over

PAK 95/4 (12 Over)

11.1: Fareed Ahmad gets dangerous Nawaz, who was trying to go over long, but the ball went straight into Sediqullah Atal’s hands.

Hasan Nawaz 9 (13b 1×4 0x6) SR: 69.23

Fareed Ahmad continues

PAK 83/3 (11 Over)

Mujeeb comes back to bowl

PAK 76/3 (10 Over)

Fareed Ahmad to bowl his first over

PAK 67/3 (9 Over)

Rashid Khan continues

PAK 63/3 (8 Over)

7.3: Fakhar Zaman tries to go big, and he is caught at long on.

Fakhar Zaman 20 (17b 1×4 1×6) SR: 117.64

Mohammad Nabi to continue

PAK 56/2 (7 Over)

6.5: Rashid Khan gets Saim Ayub as he holes out to cover

Saim Ayub 14 (16b 2×4 0x6) SR: 87.5

Rashid Khan comes to bowl

PAK 54/1 (6 Over)

Mohammad Nabi to bowl the last over of the powerplay

PAK 48/1 (5 Over)

Fazalhaq Farooqi is back in the attack

PAK 35/1 (4 Over)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman continues

PAK 32/1 (3 Over)

2.3: Sahibzada Farhan was looking so good, but unfortunately, he is caught on fine leg.

Sahibzada Farhan 21 (10b 1×4 2×6) SR: 210

Early change in the bowling as Azmatullah Omarzai comes into bowl

PAK 18/0 (2 Over)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to bowl the second over

PAK 10/0 (1 Over)

Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan come out to open the innings. Fazalhaq Farooqi to bowl the first over of the tri-series.

PAKISTAN vs AFGHANISTAN (1st INNINGS)

SHARJAH: Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in the opening match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

PLAYING XIs

Pakistan: Salman Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem

Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD:

Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced each other in seven T20I matches so far. In this competitive rivalry, Pakistan holds a narrow edge with four victories, while Afghanistan has notched three wins.

Matches 7, Pakistan 4, Afghanistan 3

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Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first against Afghanistan in tri-series opener

SHARJAH: Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in the opening match of the tri-series here at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (capt), Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmed

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (capt), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD:

Both teams have faced each other in seven T20I matches so far. In this competitive rivalry, Pakistan holds a narrow edge with four victories, while Afghanistan has notched three wins.

Matches 7, Pakistan 4, Afghanistan 3

The tri-series will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for and acclimatise to the conditions ahead of the eight-team ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from 9 to 28 September.

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