UAE T20 Tri Series 2025 1st Match: Pakistan Won By 39 Runs, Salman 53*

On 29 August, in the first match of the UAE Tri Series 2025, Afghanistan vs. Pakistan was played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs. Salman Agha smashed 53* runs. Harif Rauf took 4 wickets. 

Match Summary

Salman Agha's powerful 53 innings set a competitive total of 182/7

Salman Agha guided Pakistan to a respectable 182/7 in their 20 overs. Agha kept the strike rate at 147.22 with a stylish 53* off 36 balls, hitting three sixes and three fours to anchor the innings. Impactful cameos provided support; Mohammad Nawaz produced a scorching 21 off 11, Fakhar Zaman added 20 off 17, and Shahibzada Farhan scored 21 off 10 balls, all of which helped the total beyond 180 runs.

Rauf’s 4 wickets, Afghanistan's batting collapsed to just 143 runs

In response, Pakistan won by 39 runs after Afghanistan was bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 38 and some resistance from Rashid Khan were highlights of the Afghan batting, but the chase stalled as wickets fell often.

Haris Rauf tore through the middle order to choke the Afghan chase, showing the effectiveness of Pakistan's bowling attack.