In a tense encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan defeated UAE by 4 runs to strengthen their position in the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025. The game went down to the wire as UAE fought bravely in the chase but fell just short of the 171-run target.


AFG by 4 runs at Sharjah.
AFG by 4 runs at Sharjah.


Afghanistan Innings: Top-Order Composure

Afghanistan batted first and posted a competitive 170/4 in 20 overs.

Ibrahim Zadran (48 off 35): Played the anchor role with crisp stroke play.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40 off 38): Provided stability at the top with timely boundaries.

The middle order rotated strike well to keep the scoreboard moving.


For UAE, Haider Ali stood out with the ball, delivering an economical spell of 2/23 in 4 overs, breaking crucial partnerships.


UAE Innings: Brave but Just Short

Chasing 171, UAE finished at 166/5 in 20 overs, falling agonizingly short.


Mohammad Waseem's  44 off  29 balls in opening  and  Asif Khan 40 off  20 balls in middle  tried to up the scoring rate but couldn’t find the big finish.

Regular wickets at key moments derailed the chase.


Key Moments


Afghanistan’s top order laid the foundation with a steady start.

Haider Ali’s 2/23 gave UAE hope, pulling the brakes on Afghanistan’s scoring rate.

Noor  Ahmed’s strikes shifted momentum back to Afghanistan during the chase.

UAE required big hits in the final overs but couldn’t clear the ropes enough, ending 4 runs short.


Final Scorecard Summary

Afghanistan: 170/4 (Ibrahim Zadran 48, Gurbaz 40; Haider Ali 2/23)

UAE: 166/5 (Key partnerships but short)

Result: Afghanistan won by 4 runs


Player of the Match

Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – for his Opening 48 runs  that sealed the narrow win.


What’s Next?

With this victory, Afghanistan qualify for the final of the T20I Tri-Series and will face Pakistan for the championship.

Final Match: Pakistan vs Afghanistan

Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah


FAQs

1. Who won the Afghanistan vs UAE T20I on Sept 5, 2025?
Afghanistan won by 4 runs at Sharjah.

2. Who were the top performers?

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (48), Gurbaz (40)

UAE: Haider Ali (2/23) with the ball, fighting contributions in batting.

3. What was the final score?

Afghanistan: 170/4 (20 overs)

UAE: 166/5 (20 overs)

4. Where was the match played?
At the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE.

4. Who will play in the Final
Pakistan vs Afghanistan on 7 September 2025 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.


Summary

Afghanistan sealed a hard-fought 4-run win over UAE thanks to balanced batting and a clinical bowling performance. With this result, they’re set to face Pakistan in the final on September 7, 2025, at Sharjah — a high-stakes showdown that promises to be the highlight of the tri-series.