Afghanistan (169/5) defeat Pakistan (151/9) by 18 runs in Match 4 of the UAE Tri-Series 2025

[RyanRyan10]

Faheem Ashraf Era

 

[khyberlion]

I think Naseem is still needed

To provide competition for Haris in who concedes more runs?

 

[sweep_shot]

Which top team he has performed against?

I believe he did well in West Indies.

Anyway, he is new to the scene. So, he hasn't faced many top sides. Maybe next year's World T20 can give us a better idea.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Faheem has been our best bowler this match geo rana sahab

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Salman as a captain is another Babar Azam on the field where he looks totally lost when Plan A doesn't work. Absolutely zero game awareness, intellect in his captaincy on the field.

I don't think he's that bad. His biggest crime is generally trying too many different things, just for the sake of trying them. There's nothing wrong with sticking to a set plan sometimes

 

[Nasty Naz]

Faheem being our best bowler today is pretty hilarious. Probably the first time since 2018 he has picked up 3 wickets I'd reckon.

 

[saabir]

Faheem Ashraf bowling very cleverly in the death overs. Watching his death bowling first time guy surely have a good brain on this head. Don't know why he gets all the hates here he is making difference here for Pakistan bowling far better than over rated Haris Rouf

 

[Ahmed216]

I believe he did well in West Indies.

Anyway, he is new to the scene. So, he hasn't faced many top sides. Maybe next year's World T20 can give us a better idea.

He's all over the place. Yet to figure out his strengths as bowler which comes with bowling over after over with the red ball

 

[sweep_shot]

AFG - 151/4 (18 overs).

I think it is under-par. Anything less than 180 should be chased down easily.

 

[gazza619]

34 degrees Celsius under lights. Crazy Sharjah

 

[Slim]

Hilarious that Faheem bowls absolute toss and batsmen keep on gifting him wickets. Like theres no swing, no pace. They just tryna hit him out and mistime their shots.

 

[Ummii]

Even a gali muhalla team would’ve played Wasim Jr or even Salman Mirza after winning the first two matches but somehow, the management always has to remind us that they’re Pakistani

 

[Greenstorm]

Which top team he has performed against?

Everyone he has played against.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Great bowling by shaheen

 

[Asad T]

I think Rauf is only good for SENA conditions.

In Asia, he is a liability.

Tbh, is reccord in UAE - Pak is decent

 

[Ahmed216]

Everyone he has played against.

Why do you believe he's a good bowler? Tell me what are his strengths

 

[Nikhil_cric]

PAK win this, it'll be because of some quality bowling by Faheem Ashraf

 

[sweep_shot]

Tbh, is reccord in UAE - Pak is decent

I see.

He did excellent in Australia and NZ. Those conditions suit him the most.

 

[Greenstorm]

Do you agree playing FC cricket is important?

Yes and I agree that Sufyan is our best spinner in recent times and anyone calling for his removal needs to see a doctor.

 

[Asad T]

I see.

He did excellent in Australia and NZ. Those conditions suit him the most.

Funnily enough, you'd think he'd do well in England too. But his recrod stink there

 

[sweep_shot]

AFG - 161/4 (19 overs).

 

[saabir]

Parchi's day today.
He is playing against India now.

He is proving to be quite good at the death..if he can manage to do the same against Pandya and SKY. He can be a match winner for Pakistan against India. His cutter in these matches might be effective against India.

 

[Greenstorm]

Zimbabwe, Hong Kong.

NZ, Aus, WI ?

 

[Ummii]

I think management seems to be desperately waiting for Haris Rauf to deliver one or two good performances against UAE or Afghanistan in this series, just so they can justify picking him for the next five years based on that.

 

[saabir]

Today Not easy to hit against Faheem ashraf He is proving to be a real match winner for Pakistan. Best bowler so far from Pakistan side in this match.

 

[Asad T]

I can't tell if Faheem is lucky, or just bowling to a plan

 

[Greenstorm]

He is proving to be quite good at the death..if he can manage to do the same against Pandya and SKY. He can be a match winner for Pakistan against India. His cutter in these matches might be effective against India.

Nah, Afghanistan gifted him wickets. If you play every game, you are bound to get lucky in 1 out of 10. This is his day. He is generally a 0-50 (4) type bowler.

 

[khyberlion]

NZ, Aus, WI ?

2 overs against NZ. Give it a break.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Mom performance by Faheem

 

[Ummii]

two 6s in last 3 balls

 

[sweep_shot]

Faheem has been great today.

3.3-0-19-4.

 

[Asad T]

Nah, Afghanistan gifted him wickets. If you play every game, you are bound to get lucky in 1 out of 10. This is his day. He is generally a 0-50 (4) type bowler.

and he's typically a 11 (8) type of batter

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I can't tell if Faheem is lucky, or just bowling to a plan

Slower balls into the pitch. Clear plan

 

[Usman Chadda]

Very good effort actually in the end

Difficult chase against Afghanistan spinners

 

[sweep_shot]

Afghanistan finish at 169/5 after 20 overs.

Pakistan need 170 to win.

I think Afghanistan are 10 runs short. Let's see how it goes.

 

[RyanRyan10]

You want a walk over for Afg then

He saved Pakistan tonight

 

[Asif321]

Should be a tough chase

 

[Greenstorm]

2 overs against NZ. Give it a break.

He played one game against them. You guys are acting as if he has been regularly thrashed by top teams.

 

[Asad T]

Zadran always starts so slow. But now that they are set, maybe can get too 170?

for the first time in my life, i called something right

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Nah, Afghanistan gifted him wickets. If you play every game, you are bound to get lucky in 1 out of 10. This is his day. He is generally a 0-50 (4) type bowler.

Lol no he is not he is better than any bowler pak had today he is skillful and i trust mike hesson more than what you wrote here and mike is no nonsense guy he knows which bowlers he has to play.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Credit to Faheem, he bowled an incredible spell today. I have been very harsh on him but it's great to see him bowling really well with good lines and finding ways to take wickets + restrict runs.

170 seems like a good target on this pitch. Seems like there is a lot of dew so that should help but with Afghanistan's spinners, it will be tricky chase.

 

[Asad T]

Man, Afghans speak such good english, wish our guys could speak like that

 

[Ummii]

Did they not have the budget to get a proper background music theme?
Sounds like they just picked something from youtube's royalty free collection..lol

 

[The Bald Eagle]

He saved Pakistan tonight

I just hope he does that against haughty enemy too, all his previous sins will be forgotten

 

[RyanRyan10]

10 runs short

 

[The Bald Eagle]

It will be a cracking match, barring Pakistan collapse

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Hilarious that Faheem bowls absolute toss and batsmen keep on gifting him wickets. Like theres no swing, no pace. They just tryna hit him out and mistime their shots.

pitch is slow and his slow balls are difficult to time.. Haris Rauf bowled without brain

 

[CricVet]

Haris may have cost the game - Time to bench him and try someone else

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Zadran suggesting that it's a good pitch and they are 10-15 runs short.

I don't think it's impossible to defend this total but they definitely needed 180 to be real favourites.

 

[Rana]

Pakistan even without bowling their best have bowled pretty well here to restrict to 170

 

[CricVet]

What favors Pakistan is Dew in the evening (if any)

 

[RidiculousMan]

Rana bowled well today. There's a lot of sweat and dew which makes life difficult for bowlers.

I see this total as par here. Sediq and Ibrahim played a little too slow in that partnership.

I think Rashid will be the biggest threat today under these conditions.

Pakistan should back themselves to chase this down. It is Afghanistan's best bowling attack. The real test begins now.

 

[Ahmed216]

Man, Afghans speak such good english, wish our guys could speak like that

Need americans to occupy our country for 20 years

 

[Ummii]

Nah! Seems like easy win for Afghanistan, they won't be able to play and face such presure, 120 all out. Noor Ahmed will be a cruicual bowler

 

[Asif321]

seems it will be afghans night tonight !

 

[sweep_shot]

Haris may have cost the game - Time to bench him and try someone else

I think he should be replaced with Salman Mirza.

 

[saabir]

Nah, Afghanistan gifted him wickets. If you play every game, you are bound to get lucky in 1 out of 10. This is his day. He is generally a 0-50 (4) type bowler.

Saw few of his cameos in BPL . He is a very handy batter for the last 2-3 overs..he can hit sixes of low full tosses and yorkers. I guess coach knows his value and keeping him in the side. In these Pitches he seems to be effective compared to main pacers Rouf and Shaheen.. he is highly rated in BPL and perform well on those slow pitches.

 

[Rana]

Par total?

At least 185

Afghanistan have 4 spinners today

So 170 is an alright total tbf

 

[Justcrazy]

170 is the target for Pakistan

 

[saabir]

Slower balls into the pitch. Clear plan

Agreed. He executed the plan perfectly

 

[AZulfi]

170 is a competitive score

Pak batting will be tested today

 

[Greenstorm]

Lol no he is not he is better than any bowler pak had today he is skillful and i trust mike hesson more than what you wrote here and mike is no nonsense guy he knows which bowlers he has to play.

Faheem went wicket less in last 4 games. Keep supporting this parchi. Abbas Afridi is miles better.

 

[khyberlion]

He played one game against them. You guys are acting as if he has been regularly thrashed by top teams.

Forget top teams he's getting smashed by UAE and Afghanistan in UAE. I dread to to think what top teams will do to him on less supportive wickets. He also comes across mental midget who can't handle pressure.

 

[Justcrazy]

Faheem has bowled well today , this is what is required from him , he needs to be a bowling all rounder.

 

[Greenstorm]

Forget top teams he's getting smashed by UAE and Afghanistan in UAE. I dread to to think what top teams will do to him on less supportive wickets. He also comes across mental midget who can't handle pressure.

All this meltdown after one over.

 

[Ummii]

There you go, AM gazanfar's surprise wickets

 

[Greenstorm]

Afghan playing four spinners today.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

I think it's because Atal has been dismissed with slower balls twice already in this series

Zadran took him down in his 3rd.. trying too hard with wide yorkers , then over compensating

 

[Greenstorm]

Farhan will be crucial. Good player of spin.

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Seeing Shabzada hit six in first over is like a rarity

 

[sweep_shot]

162 to win from 114 balls.

 

[Greenstorm]

Big wicket.

 

[Asif321]

saim is just hype .

 

[Justcrazy]

OUT

This will be tough chase for Pakistan

 

[IronShield]

Seeing Shabzada hit six in first over is like a rarity

should be 2 down.

 

[khyberlion]

All this meltdown after one over.

Maybe you are not aware I have called him rubbish before he even made his debut for Pakistan.

 

[Justcrazy]

saim is just hype .

He is a all rounder now batting not his only priority

 

[Usman Chadda]

Haan bhai, 15-5 anyone?

 

[IronShield]

saim is just hype .

Haan bhai, 15-5 anyone?

shhh this is new age cricket....

 

[BlackstoneRock]

Fakhar at 3 is good.. big game for him .. needs to score today