BREAKING NEWS (Tri-Series Opener: Pakistan Beat Afghanistan—August-30-2025):
In the tri-series opener, Pakistan set a strong tone for their Asia Cup buildup, defeating Afghanistan by a commanding 39 runs in Sharjah on Friday night. Captain Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten 53 (36 balls, featuring three sixes and three fours) anchored Pakistan’s innings, rescuing the side after an early collapse and helping them reach 182 for 7 in 20 overs.EasternEye WTOP News The Indian Express
The bowling performance was equally dominant. Haris Rauf’s fiery spell (4–31) turned the match in Pakistan’s favor—his two-wicket maiden over in the 12th turned the tide decisively.WTOP NewsDawnGeo He was well-supported by Shaheen Shah Afridi (2 wickets), Mohammad Nawaz (2), and Sufiyan Muqeem (2) as Afghanistan crumbled, being bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs.EasternEyeProthomaloGeo
Afghanistan showed sparks early in their chase. Rahmanullah Gurbaz produced a quick 38 off 27 balls (one six, three fours), forging a 51-run partnership for the second wicket with Sediqullah Atal (23). However, once the partnership ended, the innings unraveled rapidly.GeoThe Indian ExpressEasternEye Rashid Khan’s explosive cameo (39 off 16) featuring one four and five sixes injected hope, but Pakistan’s bowlers reasserted control and wrapped up the match.GeoDawn
The tri-series opener delivered a comprehensive Pakistan victory—highlighting their all-round strength and setting the tone ahead of the Asia Cup.The Times of IndiaWikipedia
Summary:
- Haris Rauf starred in the tri-series opener, claiming four wickets in a fiery bowling spell that derailed Afghanistan’s chase 🌪 GeoGeo Super.
- Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha top-scored with an unbeaten 53 to anchor their innings and set a competitive target 🏏 GeoGeo Super.
- Afghanistan crumbled while chasing 183, falling short at 143 all out in 19.5 overs, despite a spirited 39-run cameo by Rashid Khan off just 16 balls adorned with multiple sixes and a boundary GeoThe Indian ExpressNDTV Sports.
- Other bowlers joined Rauf’s charge: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Mohammad Nawaz each claimed two wickets, strengthening Pakistan’s dominant performance Geo.
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