Afghanistan vs Pakistan T20I 2025 Squads and Key Players

Action begins in Sharjah as the T20I Tri-Series UAE 2025 starts. The opening match is between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Fans expect a strong contest. Both teams bring balanced squads full of experienced players and rising talent. Every player adds value, and every game matters. Let’s look closely at the full squads. 

Pakistan Squad for T20I Tri-Series 2025

Pakistan has selected a mix of senior stars and young cricketers. The squad looks balanced with batters, bowlers, and allrounders ready to perform. Their goal is to test combinations and give players a chance before bigger tournaments.

Pakistan Batters

• Fakhar Zaman – Opening Batter – Left-hand Batter
   
• Hasan Nawaz – Top Order Batter – Right-hand Batter
   
• Mohammad Haris – Wicketkeeper Batter – Right-hand Batter
   
• Sahibzada Farhan – Middle Order Batter – Right-hand Batter

Pakistan Allrounders

• Salman Agha (c) – Allrounder – Right-hand Batter– Right-arm Offbreak
   
• Faheem Ashraf – Bowling Allrounder – Left-hand Batter– Right-arm Medium
   
• Hussain Talat – Allrounder – Left-hand Batter– Right-arm Medium fast
   
• Khushdil Shah – Allrounder – Left-hand Batter– Slow left arm Orthodox
   
• Mohammad Nawaz – Allrounder – Left-hand Batter– Slow left arm Orthodox
   
• Saim Ayub – Batting Allrounder – Left hand Batter– Right arm Offbreak

Pakistan Bowlers

• Abrar Ahmed – Bowler – Legbreak Googly
   
• Haris Rauf – Bowler – Right-arm fast
   
• Hasan Ali – Bowler – Right arm Medium fast
   
• Mohammad Wasim – Bowler – Right arm Fast medium
   
• Salman Mirza – Bowler – Left arm Fast
   
• Shaheen Shah Afridi – Bowler – Left-arm fast
   
• Sufiyan Muqeem – Bowler – Left arm Wrist spin

Pakistan’s squad shows strength in every department. Fakhar and Saim give power at the top. Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi lead the pace attack. Salman Agha adds balance as captain and allrounder.

Afghanistan Squad for T20I Tri-Series 2025

Afghanistan comes with a strong and confident squad. They have batting depth, power hitters, and a world-class spin attack. This team has experience in playing big matches, and their aim is to start strong in the tri-series.

Afghanistan Batters

• Darwish Rasooli – Top Order Batter – Right-hand Batter– Right-arm Offbreak
   
• Ibrahim Zadran – Opening Batter –  Right-hand Batter
   
• Mohammad Ishaq – Wicketkeeper Batter – Right-hand Batter
   
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Wicketkeeper Batter – Right-hand Batter
   
• Sediqullah Atal – Opening Batter – Left-hand Batter

Afghanistan Allrounders

• Rashid Khan (c) – Bowling Allrounder – Right-hand Batter – Legbreak Googly
   
• Azmatullah Omarzai – Allrounder – Right-hand Batter – Right-arm Medium fast
   
• Gulbadin Naib – Batting Allrounder – Right-hand Batter – Right-arm Medium fast
   
• Karim Janat – Batting Allrounder – Right-hand Batter – Right-arm Medium
   
• Mohammad Nabi – Allrounder – Right-hand Batter – Right-arm Offbreak
   
• Sharafuddin Ashraf – Allrounder – Right-hand Batter – Slow left-arm Orthodox

Afghanistan Bowlers

• Fareed Ahmad – Bowler – Left arm Fast medium
   
• Fazalhaq Farooqi – Bowler – Left arm Fast medium
   
• AM Ghazanfar – Bowler – Offbreak and Legbreak
   
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Bowler – Right arm Offbreak
   
• Naveen ul Haq – Bowler – Right arm Medium fast
   
• Noor Ahmad – Bowler – Left arm Wrist spin

Afghanistan looks balanced with Rashid Khan leading as captain. Gurbaz gives explosive batting at the top. Nabi adds senior experience. Bowlers like Mujeeb Noor Ahmad and Farooqi make the spin and pace attack very strong. This combination gives Afghanistan a real chance in Sharjah.

Why the Opening Match is Important

The first match between Afghanistan and Pakistan is more than just a start. It will set the mood of the whole series. Afghanistan will trust their spinners and power batters. Pakistan will depend on pace attack and a steady top order. Sharjah’s pitch supports both spin and hitting. Fans can expect fast runs, quick wickets, and close finishes.

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Conclusion

The T20I Tri-Series UAE 2025 is ready to bring thrilling cricket to Sharjah. Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the UAE will give their best in every match. Both Afghanistan and Pakistan arrive with powerful squads and many star players. Fans can look forward to action-packed games, loud crowds, and world-class cricket. Stay connected and enjoy the live experience on tapmad.