AFG vs UAE HIGHLIGHTS T20 Tri-series: Afghanistan beat UAE by 4 runs in thrilling tie
AFG vs UAE HIGHLIGHTS: Asif Khan's 40-run cameo went in vain as hosts UAE fell by just 4 runs in Sharjah on the night.
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AFG vs UAE
Afghanistan continued their unbeaten run in the T20 tri-series with a thrilling 4-run win over hosts UAE in their final group-stage clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday night.
With a place in the final already secured, Afghanistan made six changes to their lineup but still managed to deliver a well-rounded performance. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran gave the visitors a composed start. The duo brought up a 50-run stand by the 10th over before Gurbaz fell for 40 in the 12th. Zadran missed his half-century by just two runs, getting out for 48.
The middle-order chipped in effectively, with Karim Janat (28 off 13) and Gulbadin Naib (17 off 10) providing a late flourish. Despite UAE pulling things back in the final overs, courtesy of tight bowling spells from Haider Ali and Simranjeet Singh—Afghanistan posted a competitive 170/6 in their 20 overs.
In reply, UAE got off to a flying start with openers Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu putting up a 59-run stand in just 7 overs. Waseem looked in fine touch with his 38 off 26, but Noor Ahmad and Azmatullah Omarzai triggered a mini-collapse, picking up key wickets at crucial junctures.
Despite the early momentum, UAE found themselves struggling during the middle overs. The dismissals of Zohaib and Rahul Chopra shifted pressure onto Asif Khan, who stood tall and took the game deep. UAE needed 43 runs from the last three overs, and Asif did his best, smashing boundaries and reducing the equation to 7 off the final 3 balls.
However, Afghanistan held their nerve at the death. Despite a six early in the final over that raised UAE's hopes, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fareed Ahmad closed things down, sealing a narrow victory. Asif Khan's valiant 40 off 25 went in vain as UAE ended their innings on 166/7—just four runs short of the target.
AFG 1st innings scorecard:
UAE 2nd innings scorecard:
| Afghanistan (20 ovs maximum) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |||||||||||||||
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz † | c Muhammad Zohaib b Muhammad Farooq | 40 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 105.26 | ||||||||||||||
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | b Haider Ali | 48 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 137.14 | ||||||||||||||
| Mohammad Ishaq | st †Chopra b Simranjeet Singh | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | ||||||||||||||
| Karim Janat | c Muhammad Waseem b Haider Ali | 28 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 200 | ||||||||||||||
| Gulbadin Naib | not out | 20 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 142.85 | ||||||||||||||
| Azmatullah Omarzai | not out | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 155.55 | ||||||||||||||
| Extras | (b 1, lb 1, w 13) | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.50) | 170/4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | ||||||||||
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Muhammad Rohid | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Simranjeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Muhammad Farooq | 3 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Harshit Kaushik | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| United Arab Emirates (T: 171 runs from 20 ovs) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||||||||||||
| Alishan Sharafu | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Noor Ahmad | 27 | 23 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 117.39 | |||||||||||||
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | c †Mohammad Ishaq b Abdollah Ahmadzai | 44 | 29 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 151.72 | |||||||||||||
| Muhammad Zohaib | c Ibrahim Zadran b Sharafuddin Ashraf | 23 | 19 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 121.05 | |||||||||||||
| Rahul Chopra † | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 7 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.77 | |||||||||||||
| Asif Khan | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Fareed Ahmad | 40 | 28 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 142.85 | |||||||||||||
| Harshit Kaushik | not out | 15 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 125 | |||||||||||||
| Extras | (lb 3, w 7) | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.30) | 166/5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | ||||||||||
| Fareed Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.66 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Abdollah Ahmadzai | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
11:56 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Afghanistan win by 4 runs!
Afghanistan have won the thrilling tie in the end as hosts UAE end their tournament with a defeat, losing by just 4 runs in the end. A good effort by Asif who scored 40 runs in 25 balls but it wasn;t to be for the hosts.
11:51 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UAE turn the tables!
A six off the second ball has UAE needing 7 runs from the last 3 balls now. UAE's games to lose now.
11:48 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: All but over for the hosts?
The home fans looking for a miracle but it is all but over by the looks of it as UAE need 17 runs to win in the last over now.
11:36 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 43 needed from the last 3 overs!
Asif Khan has a mammoth task of taking his side through on the night as UAE need 43 runs from the last 3 overs.
11:25 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Mujeeb gets Chopra!
Another wicket goes down for UAE as they crumble under pressure. Rahul Chopra gone for just 7 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rehman with the wicket.
11:23 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 58 needed off 36 balls!
UAE still have a lot of work to do with 58 runs needed in the final 6 overs.Asif Khan and Rahul Chopra at the crease to ry and get the hosts a rare win tonight.
11:17 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ashraf gets Zohaib!
Ashraf gets his first wicket of the night as Zohaib struck one shot too many and could've been the main man for the UAE to chase the total on the night.
11:06 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ahmadzai strikes this time!
Waseem misses out on his fifty as Ahmadzai gets his wicket. Waseem caught behind by the wicket keeper. AFG 85/2
11:02 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UAE going steadily!
UAE 79/1 after 10 overs; Zohaib 8 (11) Muhd Waseem 38 (26)
AFG bowlers Noor Ahmad and Ashraf bowl the next 2 overs respectively as UAE put up 79 runs at the halfway stage of their stage.
10:49 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Noor Ahmad strikes!
Noor Ahmad gets the breakthrough as Alishan Sharafu is caught down the ground in the 8th over.
10:45 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: UAE openers pairing up well with 50-run stand!
UAE 59/0 after 7 overs; Alishan Sharafu 23 (20) Muhd Waseem 33 (22)
AFG bowlers Omarzai and Ashraf bowl the next 2 overs respectively and give away 16 runs.
10:37 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 10 runs from the next 2 overs!
UAE 43/0 after 5 overs; Alishan Sharafu 17 (15) Muhd Waseem 24 (15)
AFG bowlers Mujeeb Ur Rehman and Ashraf bowl the next 2 overs respectively and give away 10 runs.
10:29 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Good start by UAE!
UAE 33/0 after 3 overs; Alishan Sharafu 14 (8) Muhd Waseem 17 (10)
AFG bowlers Fareed Ahmed and Mujeeb Ur Rehman bowl the first 3 overs respectively and give away 33 runs.
10:04 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: AFG set 171-run target for the hosts!
Afghanistan have set a modest 171-run target for the hosts as they aim to continue their winning run on the night.
9:52 PM
AFG vs UAE LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 150-up for AFG!
AFG 151/4 after 18 overs; Gulbadin Naib 17 (10) Omarzai 1 (1)
AFG bowlers Haider Ali and Siddique bowl the next 2 overs respectively and give away 23 runs.
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First Published: Sep 05 2025 | 7:08 PM IST
