September 1, 2025
07:30 PM
Afghanistan
Afghanistan won by 38 runs
United Arab Emirates
Match Details
Tournament
United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series
Format
T20
Match Information
3rd Match
Venue
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Date & Time
September 1, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Result
Afghanistan won by 38 runs
Detailed Information
Afghanistan Beat UAE to Register 1st Tri-Nation Series
Victory
Ibrahim
Zadran (63) and Sediqullah Atal (54) both scored half-centuries, while Rashid
Khan (3/21) and Sharafuddin Ashraf (3/24) delivered standout performances with
the ball to lead AfghanAtalan to a comprehensive 38-run victory over the UAE
and register their first victory in the UAE Tri-Nation Series 2025.
Batting
first after losing the toss, AfghanAtalan capitalized on the solid
contributions from Zadran and Atal, along with late fireworks from Karim Jannat
(23* off 10), to post a total of 188/4 in the first innings.
In
response, the UAE started strongly, reaching 90/2 by the 10th over. However, the
tide turned when their skipper, Mohammad Wasim, fell for a brisk 67, which
opened the door for Afghanistan's bowlers. Sharafuddin Ashraf and Rashid Khan
both performed brilliantly, with Ashraf taking 3/24 and Rashid Khan returning
with 3/21 to help the team secure a comfortable 38-run win.
Rashid
Khan achieved a remarkable milestone as he completed 165 wickets in T20Is to
become the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket, surpassing Tim
Southee (164).
Sharafuddin
Ashraf was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
With this victory, AfghanAtalan have opened their account in the UAE Tri-Nation Series and are now set to face Pakistan in their third game at the same venue.