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PAK vs AFG Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of UAE Tri-Series Final

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PAK vs AFG Final Preview [Source: @ACBofficials/x.com]PAK vs AFG Final Preview [Source: @ACBofficials/x.com]

Sharjah is ready for a cracker of a contest as Pakistan take on Afghanistan in the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 final on Sunday, September 7 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The high-voltage match is set to get underway at 8:30 PM IST.

With both sides already having shared the spoils in the league stage, this one is set up perfectly for bragging rights. Pakistan dominated the first clash by 39 runs, while Afghanistan bounced back with an 18-run win in the second.

Now, the final will decide not only who takes the trophy but also who carries the momentum heading into the Asia Cup 2025.

PAK vs AFG Head To Head Overview

Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced off in nine T20Is so far. It’s been a neck-and-neck rivalry with Pakistan holding a narrow edge with five wins to Afghanistan’s four. Sunday’s clash could level the scores or stretch Pakistan’s lead.

Pakistan And Afghanistan Probable Playing XI

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris(wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad

Top Run-Scorers In PAK vs AFG

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Ibrahim Zadran: 159 Runs

Ibrahim Zadran has been a thorn in Pakistan’s side as he has scored 159 runs in six innings against them. With one fifty to his name and a knack for anchoring innings, he is the batter Pakistan will want back in the hut early.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 151 Runs

Explosive at the top, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has smashed 151 runs in seven innings against Pakistan. He hasn’t crossed fifty yet but his quickfire starts, striking at over 114, often set the tone for Afghanistan’s innings.

Mohammad Nabi: 128 Runs

Mohammad Nabi has chipped in with 128 runs in eight innings against Pakistan. While he doesn’t boast big scores, his ability to steady the middle order or finish with a late flourish makes him invaluable.

Top Wicket-Takers In PAK vs AFG

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Fazalhaq Farooqi: 10 Wickets

Fazalhaq Farooqi has been a consistent performer in this rivalry as he has bagged 10 wickets in just six games. His best of 3/31 shows he can run through line-ups with the new ball or at the death.

Rashid Khan: 10 Wickets

Afghan skipper, Rashid Khan has also taken 10 wickets in seven matches against Pakistan. His miserly economy of just over six means batters often fail to take him on, which usually leads to wickets by default.

Fareed Ahmad: 9 Wickets

Fareed Ahmad has claimed nine wickets in just four outings against Pakistan in T20Is. His best of 3/15 underlines how he keeps things tight while also breaking partnerships.

PAK vs AFG Key Stats

Pakistan’s Key Records

  • Fakhar Zaman has been Pakistan’s standout batter in this series, piling up 128 runs in four innings at a blistering strike rate of 148.83.
  • Mohammad Nawaz has been Pakistan’s most successful bowler in the tournament, taking five wickets in four games at an economy of 7.53.
  • Shaheen Afridi has three wickets in three matches against Afghanistan at a superb economy of 5.83, making him Pakistan’s biggest weapon with the new ball.
  • Agha Salman has impressed in this rivalry, scoring 73 runs in just two innings at a strike rate of 143.13

Afghanistan's Key Records

  • Ibrahim Zadran is currently the top run-scorer of the series, hammering 185 runs in four innings at an average of 46.25.
  • Rashid Khan has dominated with the ball, leading the wicket charts with six scalps in just three innings at an average of 12.83.
  • Sediqullah Atal has contributed 103 runs in four innings in this rivalry, playing the role of a reliable partner at the top.
  • Mujeeb Ur Rahman enjoys bowling at Sharjah, having picked up six wickets in six matches against Pakistan at this venue while maintaining a miserly economy of 4.72.

Records Which Could Be Broken In PAK vs AFG Final Of Tri-Series 2025

  • Fakhar Zaman is just two fours away from reaching the landmark of 200 boundaries in T20 internationals.
  • Agha Salman needs 35 runs to complete 500 T20I runs in his career.
  • Faheem Ashraf is also chasing a milestone, needing 52 runs to get to 500 T20I runs.
  • Shaheen Afridi requires five wickets to move up as the joint second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20Is.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz is on the brink of history, needing just two sixes to complete 100 T20I sixes in his international career.