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Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to face off in the final on September 7, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head:
Both teams have had a strong showing in the series, each securing two wins and one loss in their three matches.
Their recent head-to-head encounters have been competitive. While Pakistan won the first match of the series by 39 runs, Afghanistan bounced back to win the second encounter by 18 runs.
The overall T20I head-to-head record is closely contested, with Pakistan holding a slight edge with 5 wins to Afghanistan's 4.
Key Players and Match-ups to Watch:
Afghanistan's Batting: Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal have been in excellent form, both scoring half-centuries in a recent match against Pakistan. Their ability to set a solid platform will be crucial for Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Batting: The top order for Pakistan has shown some vulnerability, but players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman have contributed. The middle order will need to step up and provide quick runs for a strong recovery if the top order fails to fire. Afghanistan's Bowling: The spin attack, led by Rashid Khan, has been a major factor in Afghanistan's success, particularly in choking the opposition during the middle overs. Fazalhaq Farooqi has also been effective with the new ball.
Pakistan's Bowling: Haris Rauf has been a key wicket-taker, and his ability to bowl fiery spells could be a game-changer. Spinners like Mohammad Nawaz and Sufyan Moqim will also play a crucial role in controlling the run rate.
The final promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams, with Afghanistan's spin prowess and in-form batsmen going up against Pakistan's all-round strength and a potent pace attack. The Sharjah pitch has generally favored batters, so a high-scoring encounter is expected.
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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Recent Form and Head-to-Head:
Both teams have had a strong showing in the series, each securing two wins and one loss in their three matches.
Their recent head-to-head encounters have been competitive. While Pakistan won the first match of the series by 39 runs, Afghanistan bounced back to win the second encounter by 18 runs.
The overall T20I head-to-head record is closely contested, with Pakistan holding a slight edge with 5 wins to Afghanistan's 4.
Key Players and Match-ups to Watch:
Afghanistan's Batting: Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal have been in excellent form, both scoring half-centuries in a recent match against Pakistan. Their ability to set a solid platform will be crucial for Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Batting: The top order for Pakistan has shown some vulnerability, but players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman have contributed. The middle order will need to step up and provide quick runs for a strong recovery if the top order fails to fire. Afghanistan's Bowling: The spin attack, led by Rashid Khan, has been a major factor in Afghanistan's success, particularly in choking the opposition during the middle overs. Fazalhaq Farooqi has also been effective with the new ball.
Pakistan's Bowling: Haris Rauf has been a key wicket-taker, and his ability to bowl fiery spells could be a game-changer. Spinners like Mohammad Nawaz and Sufyan Moqim will also play a crucial role in controlling the run rate.
The final promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams, with Afghanistan's spin prowess and in-form batsmen going up against Pakistan's all-round strength and a potent pace attack. The Sharjah pitch has generally favored batters, so a high-scoring encounter is expected.
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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