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Afghanistan lost to Pakistan by 39 runs in the opening match where they struggled in the death overs despite good bowling from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave Afghanistan a strong start, but the middle overs lacked momentum, and Afghanistan was bowled out for 143. Pakistan posted a commanding 182/7 in their 20 overs.
In contrast, UAE also lost their opening game against Pakistan with a target of 207 set by Pakistan. UAE fought hard but fell short at 176/8, with Asif Khan scoring a notable 77 off 35 balls.
For the Pakistan vs Afghanistan match 4, it will be a crucial contest as Pakistan currently leads in the T20 record between these two teams with 5 wins out of 8 matches, while Afghanistan has won 3. At the Sharjah venue, Pakistan has the edge with 4 wins out of 6 matches played here against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan squad:
Rashid Khan (capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pakistan squad:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim.
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In contrast, UAE also lost their opening game against Pakistan with a target of 207 set by Pakistan. UAE fought hard but fell short at 176/8, with Asif Khan scoring a notable 77 off 35 balls.
For the Pakistan vs Afghanistan match 4, it will be a crucial contest as Pakistan currently leads in the T20 record between these two teams with 5 wins out of 8 matches, while Afghanistan has won 3. At the Sharjah venue, Pakistan has the edge with 4 wins out of 6 matches played here against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan squad:
Rashid Khan (capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pakistan squad:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim.
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