Pakistan defeat Afghanistan as Mohammad Nawaz downs 5 in Tri-Series final

UAE: Mohammad Nawaz starred with the ball, claiming five wickets to defend Pakistan’s 142-run target after the Shaheens elected to bat first in the T20I Tri-Series final. All-out Rashid Khan’s men were in a disappointing chase as Afghanistan fell short, handing Pakistan a dominant victory in the PAK vs AFG final clash.

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Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan by 75 runs, underlining their dominance with both bat and ball. Pakistan managed to register 141 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Although the score wasn’t competitive, it was a strong effort against Afghanistan that kept the clash on side. Rashid Khan led from the front for Afghanistan with figures of two for 18, keeping game dangerous throughout his spell. Despite regular fall of wickets, Pakistan’s middle order put a crucial contribution that ensured they reached a defendable total.

Afghanistan’s chase, however, turned into a disaster almost immediately. Shaheen Afridi struck early to remove the dangerous Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and from there, the innings spiraled out of control. Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran tried to steady things, but the pressure mounted quickly. Abrar Ahmed spun a web around the Afghan batters, finishing with a sensational spell of 4 wickets for just 12 runs. Mohammad Nawaz joined the carnage with 3 wickets of his own, while the rest of the bowling unit maintained relentless accuracy and pressure.

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Afghanistan folded for a mere 66 runs in just 15.5 overs, with six batters failing to open their accounts. Rashid Khan was the lone spark with the bat, scoring 17, but it was far from enough. Pakistan’s bowlers were clinical, ruthless, and unrelenting, leaving Afghanistan shell-shocked and outplayed.

This resounding win not only gave Pakistan two crucial points but also a significant net run rate boost. It was a statement victory, the kind that shifts momentum in a series.

In the end, Pakistan walked off the field with a big win that went full of confidence.