The 1st T20 match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on August 29, 2025, started at 8:00 PM local time. In the 1st T20 match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025, held on August 29 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The series opener is a highly anticipated contest, featuring two competitive teams preparing for the Asia Cup 2025. Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, boasts strong spin options and has shown good recent form, having won four of their last six games, including a 2-1 T20I series win against Zimbabwe.
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, is in good T20 form, having recently won a series against the West Indies 2-1. However, their bowling attack is considered relatively weak compared to their batting lineup.
The Sharjah pitch favors batsmen but also assists spinners as the game progresses, which could benefit Afghanistan’s strong spin lineup. Afghanistan is seen with a slight edge in winning chances (60%), while Pakistan holds 40%.
In T20 internationals up to 2025, Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced each other 7 times. Pakistan leads the head-to-head with 4 wins, while Afghanistan has won 3 matches, making it a closely contested rivalry.
The match serves as preparation for teams ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, with key players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran for Afghanistan, and Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz for Pakistan, expected to be in focus.
PAK vs AFG Match Details
- Series: UAE Tri-Nation Series 2025
- Match: 1st T20
- Teams: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
- Date: 29 Aug 2025
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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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 Afghanistan match 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 1st 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
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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.