A Match That Went Down to the Wire
Sharjah witnessed another nail-biter as Afghanistan hold nerve to beat UAE by 4 runs in the T20I tri-nation series. The match was tense from start to finish, keeping fans guessing until the very last ball.
Afghanistan’s Steady Start and Strong Finish
Afghanistan put up 170 for 4 in their 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran anchored the innings with a steady 48 from 35 balls, earning the Player of the Match award. Rahmanullah Gurbaz added 40 with his attacking strokes, giving the team a solid base.
The UAE pushed hard in their chase and kept fans hooked till the final over. Asif Khan blasted a quick 40, with teammates adding handy runs to keep the fight alive. But in the end, they closed at 166/5 — just four runs shy in a thrilling finish.
UAE’s Brave Response
The UAE chased hard and kept the game alive right till the last over. Asif Khan top-scored with a quick 40, while contributions from his teammates kept the scoreboard moving.
In the end, UAE needed 17 runs off the final over. Asif Khan smacked a four and a six to raise hopes of a stunning upset, but Fareed Ahmad held his nerve and Afghanistan clinched the match by 4 runs in a thriller.
Player of the Match
Ibrahim Zadran was named Player of the Match for his calm and crucial knock. His innings gave Afghanistan the stability they needed to build a defendable score.
What This Win Means
This win secured Afghanistan’s place in the tri-series final against Pakistan and gave them a timely boost of confidence heading into that showdown.
