The Pakistan cricket team produced a remarkable all-round display to defeat Afghanistan in the Tri-Nation Series 2025 Final. Pakistan set a challenging score of 141/8 in 20 overs, before bowling out Afghanistan for only 66 runs in 15.5 overs. With this commanding victory of 75 runs, Pakistan became the champions of the Bank Alfalah Tri-Nation Series 2025.
Pakistan’s Innings – Collective Batting Effort
Batting first, Pakistan’s batting line-up didn’t rely on a single star performer. Instead, several players contributed valuable runs:
- Fakhar Zaman scored 27 runs off 26 balls.
- Mohammad Nawaz made 25 runs from 21 balls.
- Agha Salman added 24 runs off 27 balls.
- Saim Ayub chipped in with 17 runs.
Although no batsman reached fifty, partnerships in the middle order helped Pakistan post a fighting total of 141/8.
Afghanistan’s Bowling – Rashid Shines but Others Struggle
Afghanistan’s bowling unit tried to restrict Pakistan:
- Rashid Khan picked up 3 wickets for 38 runs.
- Noor Ahmad bowled economically with 2/17.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi finished with 2/19.
Despite their efforts, Pakistan’s total proved highly competitive in the final.
Afghanistan’s Batting Collapse
Chasing 142, Afghanistan’s batting collapsed under pressure. No one could play a long innings:
- Rashid Khan top-scored with 17 runs off 18 balls.
- Sediq managed 13 runs.
- Ibrahim scored 9 runs.
- Ghazanfar added 7 runs.
The rest of the batting order fell cheaply as Pakistan’s bowlers dominated from the first over.
Pakistan’s Bowlers Seal the Victory
Pakistan’s bowling attack was ruthless and gave Afghanistan no chance:
- Mohammad Nawaz – the hero of the match with 5/19 in 4 overs.
- Muqeem supported with 2/9 in just 2.5 overs.
- Abrar Ahmed kept things tight with 2/17.
- Shaheen Afridi struck early with 1/7.
Pakistan Crowned Champions
With this emphatic win, Pakistan lifted the Tri-Nation Series 2025 trophy. The team showed a perfect balance of batting depth, bowling firepower, and disciplined fielding. Fans celebrated the massive win, as Pakistan once again proved why they are among the strongest T20 sides in the world.
Conclusion – A Message for the Future
Pakistan’s thumping victory in the Pakistan vs Afghanistan Final 2025 has boosted team confidence ahead of upcoming international tournaments. If Pakistan can maintain this consistency, they will be a dangerous side in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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