The final match between Afghanistan vs Pakistan is the Final match of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025, scheduled for Sep 07, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The game is set to start at 8:00 PM PST.
Both teams topped the group stage with three wins each and have one victory each in their head-to-head encounters, setting up a dramatic final. The pitch in Sharjah is known to be slowing down and becoming more spin-friendly as the match progresses, which could favor Afghanistan’s strong spin lineup. Pakistan, on the other hand, will rely heavily on their pace bowling attack, but the slower conditions may reduce their effectiveness compared to spin bowlers.
This series final promises a strategic contest between Afghanistan’s spin strength and Pakistan’s pace attack on a pitch that favors spinners, with key players like Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran for Afghanistan and Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi for Pakistan expected to shine.
PAK vs AFG Match Details
- Series: UAE Tri-Nation Series 2025
- Match: Final Match
- Teams: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
- Date: 07 Sep 2025
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
PAK vs AFG Live streaming Info
The United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 is a cricket tournament hosted in Sharjah featuring three teams: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the host UAE. The series started on August 29, 2025, and includes six league matches, with the top two teams progressing to the final scheduled for September 7, 2025.
The live streaming channels for the Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Matches in the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 are as follows:
- In Pakistan: the match will be televised live on A Sports HD and Ten Sports HD. Streaming will also be available on the Tamasha platform.
- In India: There is no live television broadcast, but the match can be viewed live via the FanCode app and website.
- In the United Kingdom: The series can be watched on Eurosport.
- In North America: The match is available on Willow TV.
- In Afghanistan: The matches are broadcast on Lemar TV.
- In Bangladesh: The series is available on TAP Sports.
- In Africa: SuperSport holds the broadcast rights.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the Pakistan vs Afghanistan Final T20 live streaming for free on the Tamasha app or official broadcasters like A Sports Network (TV) and Ten Sports (online).
Live Streaming Link: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
Live Score Info:
Playing XI:
Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Salman Ali Agha (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (captain), Fazalhaq Farooqi, A M Ghazanfar, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad.
Key Factors
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Afghanistan’s spin trio is expected to dominate the slowing pitch surface.
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Pakistan’s pace attack may struggle to find breakthroughs on the slower pitch.
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Afghanistan has been strong in powerplay batting, potentially scoring more runs initially.
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The toss will be crucial; batting first could be advantageous on this pitch.
Head-to-Head Overview (T20Is)
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced each other multiple times in T20I matches, including this 2025 UAE Tri-Series.
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In this series, each team has won one match against the other, showing a balanced contest.
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Historically, Pakistan has had the upper hand with more wins overall in T20Is against Afghanistan, but Afghanistan has been improving and challenging Pakistan effectively, especially on spin-friendly pitches.
Performance Factors
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Batting: Pakistan often relies on aggressive openers and middle-order batsmen like Fakhar Zaman and Salman Agha. Afghanistan counters with consistent starts from Ibrahim Zadran and Rahman Gurbaz.
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Bowling: Pakistan’s strength traditionally lies in fast bowling with Shaheen Afridi leading, while Afghanistan is known for its spin attack led by Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi.
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Conditions: Matches played in UAE tend to favor spinners, giving Afghanistan a slight edge in conditions that suit their bowling style.
Recent Series Matches in UAE 2025
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Pakistan won one match by 39 runs.
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Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 18 runs.
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This parity sets up a close and exciting final.
This head-to-head shows a competitive rivalry with both teams having their strengths and the final likely to be decided by key performances in batting and bowling, especially how Pakistan’s pacers handle Afghanistan’s spinners on the turning pitch.