Sharjah, September 7, 2025 — Pakistan delivered a blistering performance to claim the T20I tri-series crown, beating Afghanistan by a massive 75 runs in the final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium .
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat, posting a competitive total of 141 for 8 in their 20 overs. Neither Fakhar Zaman nor Mohammad Nawaz capitalized with the bat—though Nawaz chipped in with a quick 25 off 21 .
But Mohammad Nawaz was the standout of the evening with the ball. He ran through Afghanistan’s batting lineup, finishing with astonishing figures of 5 for 19, which included a brilliant hat-trick—he became only the third Pakistani to take a T20I hat-trick .
Thanks to his onslaught, the Afghan innings completely collapsed. They were bundled out for just 66 runs, marking one of their lowest T20I totals ever .
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Tournament Context & Player of the Series
The tri-series ran from August 29 to September 7, 2025, in Sharjah. It featured Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE, and served as crucial warm-up cricket ahead of the Asia Cup .
Mohammad Nawaz’s heroics earned him both Player of the Match in the final and Player of the Series, topping the wicket charts with 10 scalps .
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What This Means Ahead of the Asia Cup
With this emphatic win under their belt, Pakistan arrive at the 2025 Asia Cup, starting September 9, brimming with confidence. Captain Salman Agha hinted at a strategic shift, saying the side is “ready” and mentioning a two-spinner approach for the upcoming matches .
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Match At a Glance
Detail Stats & Highlights
Final Date September 7, 2025
Result Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 75 runs
Pakistan’s Total 141/8 (20 overs)
Afghanistan’s Total 66 all out
Player of the Match Mohammad Nawaz (5/19 with a hat-trick)
Player of the Series Mohammad Nawaz
Tournament Dates August 29 – September 7, 2025
