Pakistan vs Afghanistan__ T20I Showdown in Sharjah Match Preview & key Players to Watch

   

 “Pakistan vs Afghanistan – T20I Showdown in Sharjah Match  Preview & Key Players to Watch

By Pitch Side Editor

Tonight, Pakistan faces Afghanistan in a high-stakes T20I clash at Sharjah Cricket Stadium as part of the ongoing Tri-Series 2025. With Pakistan already securing two wins, a victory today would guarantee their spot in the final. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back and keep their hopes alive.

📍 Match Details

• Date: September 2, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
• Series: T20I Tri-Series 2025
• Teams: Pakistan 🇵🇰 vs Afghanistan 🇦🇫

🔥 Team Form

Pakistan:

• Undefeated so far in the series
• Strong top-order performances from Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz
• Bowling attack led by Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Afridi

Afghanistan:

• Mixed results: one win, one loss
• Rashid Khan remains their key weapon
• Middle-order needs to step up

👥 Key Players to Watch

Pakistan:

• Saim Ayub – explosive opener, great recent form
• Hasan Nawaz – consistent middle-order contributor
• Mohammad Nawaz – all-rounder with match-winning potential

Afghanistan:

• Ibrahim Zadran – reliable top-order batsman
• Rashid Khan – spin magician and captain
• Sediqullah Atal – emerging talent to watch

🏟️ Pitch & Conditions

Sharjah is known for its batting-friendly surface, but spinners often dominate in the second innings. Dew may play a role, making chasing a preferred option.

🧮 Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan:
Salam Ali Agha(c), Abrar ahmad, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hassan ALI, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Muhammad Haris (wc), Muhaamad Nawaz, Muhammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salaman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.

Afghanistan:

Rashid Khan(c), Azamutullah omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Fareed Ahamad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Am Ghazanfar, Gulbadin Naib, Ibrahim Zardan, Karim Janat, Muhammad Ishq(wc), Muhammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Noor ahamad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wc), Sediqullah Atal, Sharafuddin Ashraf. 

📊 Match Prediction 

 💬 Your Thoughts?

Who do you think will shine tonight — Saim Ayub or Rashid Khan? Share your predictions in the comments below!

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Pakistan faces Afghanistan in the T20I Tri-Series 2025 tonight in Sharjah. Full match preview, key players, pitch report, and predicted playing XI.