Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match of the T20I Tri-Series, with Salman Agha’s unbeaten fifty and Haris Rauf’s four-wicket haul leading the way for the team

Match Highlights

  • Pakistan chose to bat first and posted a competitive total of 182/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to skipper Salman Agha’s unbeaten 53 off 36 balls, supported by impactful cameos from Mohammad Nawaz (21), Faheem Ashraf (14), and Sahibzada Farhan (21).

  • Afghanistan’s bowlers kept picking wickets at crucial intervals, with Fareed Ahmad (2 wickets) and Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman each claiming a wicket.

  • Chasing 183 for victory, Afghanistan fell short, with pacer Haris Rauf taking four wickets to ensure Pakistan remained in control.

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Key Performers

Summary Table

PlayerPerformanceTeam
Salman Agha53* (36 balls)Pakistan
Haris Rauf4 wicketsPakistan
Fareed Ahmad2 wicketsAfghanistan
Mohammad Nawaz21 (11 balls)Pakistan

Pakistan’s strong batting and bowling ensured a convincing victory to start the series, providing momentum and confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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