Pakistan Outclass Afghanistan by 39 Runs in 1st T20I at Sharjah
“Pakistan Thrash Afghanistan by 39 Runs in 1st Sharjah T20I”
Pakistan began their UAE tri-nation series campaign on a winning note, defeating Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening T20I at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 182/7 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Salman Ali Agha, who played a classy knock of 53 off 36 balls*, guiding Pakistan to a strong finish. Useful contributions came from Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam at the top, while quick cameos from the middle order helped accelerate the scoring rate.
“Pakistan Thrash Afghanistan by 39 Runs in 1st Sharjah T20I
hindu metro In reply, Afghanistan started positively, reaching 92/2 at one stage, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz providing a solid foundation. However, their chase collapsed dramatically as they lost five wickets for just four runs in a stunning 17-ball period. From 92/2, Afghanistan slumped to 97/7, completely shifting the momentum in Pakistan’s favor.
The hero of the bowling attack was Haris Rauf, who delivered a fiery spell, claiming 4/31 and dismantling Afghanistan’s middle order. Young spinner Sufiyan Muqeem also impressed, tightening the screws with crucial breakthroughs.
Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 143, falling well short of the target.
With this emphatic win, Pakistan not only secured an early lead in the tri-series but also gained valuable momentum ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. Salman Ali Agha’s steady half-century and Haris Rauf’s pace brilliance ensured Pakistan dominated both batting and bowling departments.
