Pakistan vs Afghanistan Highlights, Tri-Series: Rashid Khan-led Side Registers 18-Run Win Over PAK

Afghanistan have beaten for Pakistan by 18 runs in the fourth match of the tri-nation series. Incredible comeback from the Afghans.

Grip and turn for Rashid Khan as Mohammed Nawaz ends his struggle with 16-ball 12. Afghanistan are ruling this game at the moment with just three Pakistan wickets remaining in the chase. PAK 103/7 (15.1)

Pakistan have lost their sixth wicket as Afghanistan sense an opening here. This is the last recognised pair for Pakistan as the Afghans have gone fully aggressive with their field. PAK 87/6 (12.2)

Brilliance from Rashid Khan. Salman Ali Agha has sold himself a dummy. Casual approach and Pakistan have lost their fourth wicket in this chase. PAK 67/4 (8.3)

Powerplay comes to a close as Pakistan scores 52 but lost two of their openers in this chase. However, the situation looks under control 118 required off 14 overs.

The second innings has begun with Sahibzada Farhan clearing his intent from ball 1. AM Ghazanfar has been greeted with a six on the fourth ball of the over. PAK 8/0 (0.5)

Excellent recovery from Pakistan bowlers has restricted Afghanistan to 169 for 5 at the end of 20 overs. Pakistan need 170 runs to stay unbeaten in the tri-nation series.

Mohammed Nabi and Karim Janat have a huge responsibility to finish this off well for their side. 30 runs more in addition to the current target will catapault them to a stiff target.

Pakistan need to restrict Afghanistan below 170 to keep it comfortable for themselves. Else, the spinners will pose a threat to them in the 2nd innings. 

These two have done well in this partnership and have recovered things for Afghanistan after an early wicket. 9 runs came off that over and drinks are on the field. 

Afghanistan LIVE Score: 73/1 (10)

Brilliant from Sediqullah as he samshed multiple boundaries to give Afghanistan 15 runs from that over. 

Afghanistan LIVE Score: 49/1 (7)

Brilliant from Saim Ayub as he keeps things tight in the middle. Afghanistan have got off to a slow start as just five runs came off that over. 

Afghanistan LIVE Score: 34/1 (6)

Wicket! Pakistan have an early breakthrough as Saim Ayub strikes in just the second over of the match. Gurbaz departs for 8. Hasan Nawaz managed to hold on to it.

Afghanistan LIVE Score: 10/1 (2)

"We wanted to chase today because there was a lot of dew yesterday. We have two changes. Shaheen and Haris are back. Salman and Hasan are not playing. They (Afghanistan) have quality spinners and a very good side. We need to be careful against their mystery spinners. We have batters to counter them," PAK Skipper said. 

"We'll like to bat first. Runs on the board is important in Sharjah. We have 3-4 spinners. Dew will play a factor. In T20s, you never know what's a safe target. Anything above 170 would be a good total on this wicket. We need to adjust to the conditions as soon as possible. Win always gives you that positive energy. Everyone is relaxing and looking forward to this match. We have a couple of changes. Mujeeb isn't playing and Sharaf isn't playing. Ghazanfar is making is T20I debut and Noor is back," said AFG skipper. 

Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris(w), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan have won the toss and opted to bat first in the T20I match against Pakistan in Sharjah. 

Saghir Khan (UAE): 5 wickets in 2 matches

Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): 4 wickets in 2 matches

Rashid Khan (AFG): 4 wickets in 2 matches

Haris Rauf (PAK): 4 wickets in 2 matches

Junaid Siddique (AFG): 3 wickets in 2 matches

Muhammad Waseem (UAE): 100 runs in 2 matches

Saim Ayub (PAK): 83 runs in 2 matches

Asif Khan (UAE): 78 runs in 2 matches

Sediqullah Atal (AFG): 77 runs in 2 matches

Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 72 runs in 2 matches

1st match: Pak defeated Afg by 39 runs

2nd match: Pak defeated UAE by 31 runs

3rd match: Afg defeated UAE by 38 runs

Apart from strengthening their respective chances for a place in the Tri-Series final, both teams will be looking to produce improved performances in their every match as a preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Pakistan have promising momentum under their belt, having won both their first two matches. 

PAK Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris(w), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr

AFG Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai

Hello and welcome to our live blog of the Pakistan vs Afghanistan match in the Tri-Series 2025 from the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Pakistan are yet to suffer a defeat in the series. Stay tuned for all the updates from the match.