Pakistan vs Afghanistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 – Match 1 Recap & Analysis

Score Snapshot (Powerplay Update)

Pakistan, after winning the toss and opting to bat in Sharjah, began with confidence:

Pakistan 48/1 after 5 overs

Sahibzada Farhan smashed 21 runs off just 10 balls before getting out to Azmatullah Omarzai.


Saim Ayub (9 off 10) and Fakhar Zaman (12 off 10) continued steady scoring.

Key Moments in Play

Azmatullah Omarzai struck early, removing Farhan and slowing Pakistan’s momentum.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled tight spells, keeping Pakistan from running away with a big powerplay score.

Pakistan’s aggressive batting met Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling in classic Sharjah style.

Match Dynamics & Stakes

This clash is part of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE. Both sides are treating this series as crucial preparation ahead of the Asia Cup, making it a battle of strategy as much as skills.

Afghanistan, under Rashid Khan’s leadership, entered with strong momentum, while Pakistan is focusing on testing new batting combinations and strike bowlers.

Head-to-Head Trend

In the last five T20Is, Afghanistan has the edge with three wins, while Pakistan has claimed two victories.

Sharjah’s slow surface historically favors spin, and early signs suggest another low-to-mid scoring contest.

🧐 Strategic Analysis

Pakistan’s top order looked sharp, but losing Farhan early prevented a flying start.

Afghanistan’s bowlers showed discipline, with spin already becoming a deciding factor.

With the Asia Cup around the corner, this game is as much about testing depth as it is about winning.

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