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August 29, 2025

Pakistan Win Toss, Elect To Bat First Against Afghanistan In Tri-series Opener

Pakistan Win Toss, Elect To Bat First Against Afghanistan In Tri-series Opener
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Salman Ali Agha, the captain of Pakistan, has been winning the toss and opted to bat first in the first of the tri-series of T20I between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This is a very tactical move that sets the right tone at the beginning of the buildup to the Asia Cup 2025.

Strong Line-Ups Ready for Battle

Competitive XIs have been named in both teams and are mixed with both experience and youth:

  • Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Sufiyan Muqeem
     
  • Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Fareed Ahmad

Why Pakistan Chose to Bat First

The move taken by Pakistan to bat is more of an effort to set a high target as well as to test their strength in the bench when under pressure. The Asia Cup 2025 is just around the corner; thus, this match is not an intro to the cup; it is a preview statement.

Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, boasts a well-rounded attack blending spin and pace, capable of turning the game if Pakistan's top order falters.

What Fans Are Watching

So, having both teams lined with potential match-winners on the field, fans are looking forward to seeing how the batting depth of Pakistan can withstand the dangerous bowling line of Afghanistan. The momentum from this match might have a major effect on the confidence of both teams next to the Asia Cup.


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