AFG vs PAK Match Prediction 1st T20I: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Afghanistan And Pakistan?
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st T20I UAE Tri-Series 2025 – Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan face Agha Salman-led Pakistan in Sharjah on August 29, as both sides chase early momentum before the Asia Cup
Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the 1st T20I of UAT T20I Tri-Series, 2025 on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Match Preview
The UAE Tri-Series begins in Sharjah on Friday with Afghanistan taking on Pakistan in the opening clash of the three-team tournament, which also features hosts UAE. The competition will follow a double round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final on September 7.
For Afghanistan, the series serves as key preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9. Skipper Rashid Khan will spearhead the side, with the return of opener Ibrahim Zadran boosting the batting order. The selectors have also handed potential debuts to Abdollah Ahmadzai and AM Ghazanfar, adding freshness to the squad.
Pakistan, led by Agha Salman, arrive after a confidence-boosting T20I series win over the West Indies. However, they will be without senior stalwarts Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, giving opportunities to a younger lineup to step up and prove their credentials ahead of bigger tournaments.
Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI |
| Date | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Time | 8:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Live Streaming | Fancode (app and website) |
Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (Captain), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (Wicket-keeper), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (Captain), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
AFG vs PAK Pitch Report for 1st T20I of UAT T20I Tri-Series, 2025 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The ground’s dimensions give batters an edge, and conditions are expected to get better for scoring as the game moves on. However, the pitch has occasionally shown a double-paced nature, which could make timing tricky. Spinners are likely to have a big say in the middle overs, where control and variations will be key.
AFG vs PAK Head-to-Head Records ahead of 1st T20I of UAT T20I Tri-Series, 2025
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Won by Australia | 3 |
| Won by South Africa | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
AFG vs PAK 1st T20I Predicted Score
- 1st Innings Score: 150-160 Runs
- 3rd Innings Score: 160-170 Runs
AFG vs PAK Result Prediction
Afghanistan is expected to win the 1st T20I, with a 57% probability of victory in this match.
