UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 6th Match: Afghanistan Won By 4 Runs, Zadran’s 48

On 5 September, in the last league match of the UAE Tri Series 2025, Afghanistan played against the UAE in Sharjah. Afghanistan beat the UAE by 4 runs. After this win, Afghanistan will play the UAE tri-series final on 7 September (Sunday) against Pakistan. 

Match Summary

Ibrahim Zadran's show, Afghanistan scored 170

After winning the toss, Afghanistan came for bat, with 48 off 35 balls, opener Ibrahim Zadran, who was acting as captain, supported the effort. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's strong 40 off 38 served as support. With a scorching 28 off 14 balls, including multiple lustful hits, Karim Janat added late aggression. To support the total, Gulbadin Naib made a brief appearance lower down, scoring 20 off 14.

Waseem scored an impressive 44 from 29 balls to lead the chase, but the loss was by a low margin

Muhammad Waseem scored an impressive 44 from 29 balls to lead the chase. Late in the chase, Asif Khan came very close to achieving a fantastic finale with a scorching 40-odd off possibly 19-25 balls. They got off to a strong start with 27 off 23 from Alishan Sharafu.

Final Over Drama

• An amazing change of events occurred in the final over. 
• Fareed Ahmad stayed cool despite giving up a four and a six off the opening two deliveries. He then bowled two balls, dot, dot, and took a wicket on the final ball.
• Even though the UAE gave it their all, they were unable to overcome Afghanistan, who won by 4 runs.

Afganistha Will Face Pakistan In The UAE Tri-Series Final 2025

After winning over the UAE in the last league stage match of the tri-nation series 2025, Afghanistan will play the final against Pakistan on 7 September in Sharjah. 

 

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