Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score 2025: PAK Win Toss, Opt to Bat in Sharjah. The stage is set at Sharjah Cricket Stadium as Afghanistan (AFG) face Pakistan (PAK) in the opening T20I of their seven-match tri-series on Friday, August 29, 2025. Both teams are looking to start the series on a high, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bat first against their arch-rivals. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as these two teams clash in a high-stakes encounter.
Key Match Updates
- 16 Minutes Ago: Afghanistan playing XI announced
- 18 Minutes Ago: Pakistan playing XI confirmed
- 23 Minutes Ago: Pakistan win the toss and opt to bat
- 40 Minutes Ago: Pakistan captain speaks on team strategy
- 1 Hour 3 Minutes Ago: Rashid Khan discusses Afghanistan’s game plan
- 1 Hour 9 Minutes Ago: Head-to-head stats updated
- 1 Hour 26 Minutes Ago: Pakistan squad announced
- 1 Hour 43 Minutes Ago: Afghanistan squad revealed
- 1 Hour 49 Minutes Ago: Live coverage begins
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Playing XI
Pakistan XI (PAK)
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Haris (w)
- Salman Agha (c)
- Hasan Nawaz
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Sufiyan Muqeem
Afghanistan XI (AFG)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Karim Janat
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
Toss Update
Pakistan captain Agha won the toss and chose to bat first. The decision comes as Pakistan looks to put up a strong total and put pressure on Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Captains’ Statements
Pakistan Captain Agha:
“We are trying to build a team, and this tri-series followed by the Asia Cup will be a good opportunity to achieve that. We know both these events will be challenging but we are ready.”
Afghanistan Captain Rashid Khan:
“We do not have specific targets and do not want to put extra pressure on our players. Our aim is to play our brand of cricket with 200% effort on the ground. Though we haven’t played T20Is in the last few months, our players have gained experience in global T20 leagues, which will help us.”
Head-to-Head Record
In T20Is, Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced each other in 7 matches, with:
- Pakistan winning 4 games
- Afghanistan winning 3 games
This sets the stage for an evenly contested first T20I, with both sides eager to take the early lead in the tri-series.
Key Players to Watch
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): The Afghan opener will aim to provide a strong start against Pakistan’s pace attack.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK): The Pakistani pacer will be crucial in taking early wickets and controlling the run flow.
Final Words
Fans are in for a high-octane T20I as Afghanistan and Pakistan clash in Sharjah. With strong squads, experienced captains, and high expectations, the first T20I promises to be a thriller. Stay tuned for live scores, ball-by-ball updates, and match highlights.
