Pakistan UAE T20i TRAI-series 2025 in loud fashion in the final, defeated Afghanistan 75 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The Star of the Night was Mohammad Nawaz, who gave a career-defying performance with both the bat and the ball. A magic magic of 5/19, including his quick-fire 25 and a hat-trick, ensured that Pakistan lifted the trophy in style.
Pakistan posts a fight on a spin-friendly track
After batting first, there was a lack of flow on a pitch in Pakistan’s innings, which helped the spinners. None of the top-order batsmen managed to accompany the last 30 Fakhar Zaman Top-scoring with 27. Nawaz scored 25 runs in 21 delivery and pasted 251 delivery, excluding Pakistan from 141.
On the half -way mark, Afghanistan looked a favorite as Pakistan had a total equal. However, after this, Nawaz’s talent led to a great collapse.
Mohammad Nawaz’s hat -trick changes the game
Chasing 142, Afghanistan never gained momentum. His innings instigated Nawaz’s disciplined left-bed spin. He first rejected Darwish Rasoli in the sixth over before trapping the next ball Azmatullah Omrajai. Nawaz completed his hat -trick by removing Afghan captain Ibrahim Zadran with the first delivery of his next over.
Overall, Nawaz took five wickets for just 19 runs in his four overs, lifting the middle and lower order of Afghanistan almost single.
Afghanistan fell out of 66
Afghanistan’s chase quickly went away from the track, as he lost seven wickets for just 46 runs. None of the top-order batsmen can offer resistance, Sedikullah Atal The only player to reach double figures. Star opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz managed only 5, while Ibrahim Zadran contributed only 9. Three Afghan batsmen fell for duck in a forgetful batting performance.
While Nawaz took the spotlight, Pakistan’s bowling unit collectively dominated the Afghan lineup. Sufiyan Mukim took 2 wickets for 9 runs in 2.5 overs, while Abrar Ahmed added 2 scale to his name. Pace Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi pasted a wicket with a wicket to score the clinical attempt.
Afghanistan’s innings turned for just 66 runs, Pakistan had a great one to win 75 runs.
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Nawaz’s all-round show stole T20i Tri-Series final
The final will be remembered as Mohammad Nawaz’s match. Not only did he provide significant runs in a struggling batting order, but also shocked his sensational bowling, a hat-trick, completely replaced the tide in Pakistan’s favor. His all -round talent underlined Pakistan’s ability to perform under depth and pressure.
With this victory, Pakistan removed the UAE T20I TRAI-Searies 2025 trophy in Sharjah, sending a strong message before the future international assignment.