AFG vs PAK Match Previews, Who will win today T20I Tri-Series 2025 match?

By Akshay - Aug 29, 2025 03:46 PM
Last updated on Aug 29, 2025 03:47 PM

AFG vs PAK 1st T20I Prediction: Afghanistan and Pakistan are all set to get off to a blistering start in the opening match of the UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 on Friday, August 29 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and the game will start at 8:30 PM IST, giving fans a real treat to watch.

AFG vs PAK Match Previews

Afghanistan, ranked ninth in the ICC T20 rankings, are not an easy target by any means. They recently beat Zimbabwe 2-1 away from home, which shows their fighting spirit. With players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Umarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Allah Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Gulbadin Naib, this team can surprise anyone on their day.

Pakistan, ranked eighth in the rankings, are in great form. They defeated West Indies 2-1 in their last T20 series, that too away from home. With their good form and energy-filled team, the Salman Agha-led Pakistani team looks difficult to beat. Young stars like Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Nawaz and Sahibzada Farhan are making headlines, while experienced players like Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf will try to give their best. He is expected to be at the top of his game.

AFG vs PAK Top Picks

• Pakistan's new batsman Hasan Nawaz is grabbing everyone's attention with his fearless strokes. With 233 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of 167, he is the kind of batsman who can change the course of a match in the blink of an eye.
• Sahibzada Farhan has been a rock at the top of the order for Pakistan. With 229 runs in just six matches at an average of 38, his ability to maintain his rhythm and score runs quickly makes him a perfect replacement for the aggressive Nawaz.
• Afghanistan batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz likes to tackle the bowlers aggressively. If Rahmanullah, who has scored 231 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of 110, bats deep, Afghanistan's scoreboard will keep rising rapidly.
• Rashid Khan of Afghanistan cricket has always been the star of the game. He has taken 21 wickets in the last 10 matches at an impressive economy of 6.49. Apart from his bowling, his energy and leadership skills on the field make the entire team stronger.

AFG vs PAK Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch is known for batting. Short boundaries and a flat pitch usually make things easy for batsmen. The fresh pitch on Friday is expected to be full of runs, so bowlers may have to bowl accurately from the first ball. Captains winning the toss and batting first has been the key to success here, winning 23 out of 41 matches. When the pitch starts to hold, spinners may come into play later, but batsmen can be expected to perform strongly in the powerplay overs. The average first innings score here can be around 160 to 175.

AFG vs PAK Match Playing 11

Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 2. Sediqullah Atal, 3. Ibrahim Zadran, 4. Rahmat Shah, 5. Azmatullah Omarzai, 6. Mohammad Nabi, 7. Gulbadin Naib, 8. Rashid-Khan(C), 9. Fazal Haq, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Fareed Malik

Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sahibzada Farhan(WK), 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Fakhar Zaman, 4. Agha Salman(C), 5. Hassan Nawaz, 6. Mohammad Nawaz, 7. Hussain Talat, 8. Naseem-Shah, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Hasan Ali, 11. Shaheen Afridi

Who will win today's UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 match between AFG vs PAK?

Aaj ka AFG vs PAK match kon jeetega: Pakistan are considered favourites to win the UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 match against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium today. Pakistan have been in great form lately in this match, having won their last series against the West Indies, and they have a great mix of experienced and young players like Salman Ali Agha, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. The Afghanistan team, captained by Rashid Khan, has also been impressive, and their spin attack suits the Sharjah pitch.

This match is expected to be a close one, but Pakistan's fast bowling attack and the overall depth of the team give them a slight edge in the prediction for the match scheduled to start at 8:30 PM IST on August 29, 2025.

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