PAK vs AFG Final Match Prediction of UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025
Road to the Final
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan reached the final after convincingly defeating the hosts, United Arab Emirates, in the group stage, with Pakistan winning both its matches against UAE and Afghanistan. Pakistan displayed superior batting led by Saim Ayub and tight bowling from Haris Rauf, while Afghanistan’s top order, including Ibrahim Zadran, looked in good touch. So Let’s take a look at PAK vs AFG Final Match Prediction.
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PAK vs AFG Match Preview
The final match in Sharjah pits the unbeaten Pakistan side against an Afghan team eager for redemption after losing the previous group-stage encounter. With star players in both camps, expectations are high for a competitive, high-pressure fixture.
Match Details
– Date: 7 September 2025
– Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates. Pakistan leads head-to-head this series with a victory, having scored 182/7 to Afghanistan’s 143 all out in their last meeting.
PAK vs AFG Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan:
– Saim Ayub
– Babar Azam (c)
– Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
– Salman Ali Agha
– Iftikhar Ahmed
– Shadab Khan
– Imad Wasim
– Haris Rauf
– Shaheen Shah Afridi
– Usama Mir
– Naseem Shah
Afghanistan:
– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
– Ibrahim Zadran
– Najibullah Zadran
– Mohammad Nabi
– Azmatullah Omarzai
– Rashid Khan (c)
– Karim Janat
– Noor Ahmad
– Fazalhaq Farooqi
– Naveen-ul-Haq
– Fareed Ahmad
PAK vs AFG Match Prediction
Given recent form, Pakistan enter as favorites. They have already beaten Afghanistan in the group stage with a commanding all-round performance: Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub shined with the bat while Haris Rauf led the bowling attack brilliantly. Afghanistan must rely on their explosive hitters and Rashid Khan’s artistry to upset the odds.
FAQs
Q: When is the final?
A: September 7, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Q: Who won the group stage match between these teams?
A: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs.
Q: Who are the top performers?
A: For Pakistan, Saim Ayub and Haris Rauf; for Afghanistan, Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran.
Captain/VC Choices
– Captain: Saim Ayub (PAK) or Rashid Khan (AFG)
– Vice-captain: Haris Rauf (PAK) or Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)
Fantasy Team (Suggested)
– Saim Ayub
– Babar Azam
– Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
– Salman Ali Agha
– Ibrahim Zadran
– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
– Shadab Khan
– Mohammad Nabi
– Rashid Khan (c)
– Haris Rauf (vc)
– Shaheen Shah Afridi
Pitch Report
Sharjah typically offers a flat batting wicket with short boundaries, favoring high scores and aggressive stroke-play. Expect both teams to target 170+ if they bat first, but quality spinners may find some purchase as the game progresses.
Key Strengths Comparison
| Team | Batting Depth | Bowling Attack | Fielding | Key Player |
|————-|—————|——————|———-|—————–|
| Pakistan | Strong | Fast, disciplined| Reliable | Saim Ayub |
| Afghanistan | Explosive top | Spin-heavy, unpredictable| Agile | Rashid Khan |
Recent Head-to-Head
| Match (2025) | Winner | Margin |
|—————————|———–|—————-|
| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Pakistan | 39 runs |
Current date: Friday, September 05, 2025, 7:08:26 AM UTC
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