Afghanistan edged out United Arab Emirates In a pulsed competition at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Clining A narrow 4-rin win In the last league match of T20i Tri-Series 2025. Afghanistan’s side demonstrated steel veins with ball to protect its score and to win a significant victory in high pressure.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran inspired Afghanistan for a strong clan
Afghanistan’s innings left for a stable start for openers, batting on a vibrant Sharjah pitch first. Rahmanullah Gurbaz And captain Ibrahim Zadran, Gurbaz calculated a smart, 40 runs off 38 balls, anchored the innings with the limits of time. Meanwhile, Zadran was aggressive, tearing a quickfire 48 from only 35 delivery, a knock with three fours and three sixes. His partnership built a strong foundation, both were taken to 98 before going to quick succession around the 12th over, which highlighted the middle order as they were building motion.
UAE bowling attack put in a disciplined attempt, with Haider Ali Shine as a standout artist. Ali finished with impressive figures of 2 wickets for just 23 runs in his 4 overs, maintained a tight line and went on to strike in important moments to dismiss major forces. Simranjit Singh Also contributed effectively, conceding only 24 runs from his 4 overs and took a significant wicket to slow down Afghanistan in the middle overs. Despite the implementation of pressure to the UAE bowlers in decisive moments, Afghanistan’s lower order acceleration eventually saw their total access to 170.
Muhammad Wasim and Asif Khan’s efforts decreased
Chasing 171, the United Arab Emirates gave an enthusiastic reply with the captain, Muhammad Wasim Leading charge. Wasim’s Dynamic 44 off 29 balls Alishan SharafuWho prepared a composed 27 at the top. Even after the dismissal of Sharafu, Muhammad Zohab With an important 23, ensuring that the UAE maintained the required run rate through the middle phase.
The turn came as the spinners of Afghanistan, Noor Ahmed And Sharafuddin asrafStarted stopping the run flow. However, Asif Khan ruled the UAE’s expectations with bold 40 from 28 balls, punished any mistake in length and almost swinging the game back in their favor. But regular wickets in major junctions including Mujib’s tight mantra and Farid Ahmed Important dismissal on death meant that the hosts decreased. They ended at 166 for 5 after 20 overs. Under pressure, Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling achieved a thrilling victory in a competition, which was fixed in the final moments.
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