AFG vs PAK Match Preview

It is the first game of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025, and Afghanistan faces Pakistan. Both teams hope to get off to a good start in the tournament. Afghanistan previously won the T20 series versus Zimbabwe and will play to its strengths. Pakistan beat the West Indies in their previous appearance in the same format and will aim for an early lead. Afghanistan has won four of the last six games they have played. They have performed well in recent matches against Pakistan, and the team will look to draw confidence from those results. Pakistan has a decent batting lineup, but its bowling attack is weak. 

AFG vs PAK Match Details 

Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 1st Match, UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 29th August 2025 at 08:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AFG vs PAK Venue Stats 

AFG vs PAK Pitch Report

Batting conditions would be favorable, as the track has historically produced high scores. Batsmen are able to play their shots on the rise, and bowlers must utilize their variations effectively. This season, the average first-inning score has been 172 runs. 

AFG vs PAK Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

AFG vs PAK Last Five Matches

AFG vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AFG vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib

Topmost Picks for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – The Afghan opener plays aggressively in the power play and has had success against Pakistan. Gurbaz has over 200 runs in his most recent 10 T20Is at a strike rate of over 135.
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan has taken 21 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 6.49.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Hasan Nawaz – Hasan Nawaz has played 10 matches, scoring 233 runs at an average of 25.89 and a strike rate of 167.62.
• Mohammad Nawaz – Mohammad Nawaz has taken 10 wickets in 6 matches, with an economy rate of 6.06.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Ibrahim Zadran, Salman Agha, Saim Ayub(C), Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf, Noor Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Saim Ayub, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Fakhar Zaman

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs PAK Probable Winners:

Pakistan's batting order is inexperienced and young, and its bowling attack is struggling over the last six months. They are up versus a team that has consistently performed well against them. To win this game, the team's batting unit must put on a strong performance. The Afghans have a powerful spin attack that will thrive in the conditions. It will be an intense contest, but the Afghans hold a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.