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Afghanistan registered their first win of the UAE T20I Tri-Nation Series by defeating the hosts UAE by 38 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- Afghanistan: 188/4 (20 overs)
- UAE: 150/8 (20 overs)
- Result: Afghanistan won by 38 runs
Afghanistan’s Batting Brilliance
Afghanistan made a strong start thanks to Sediqullah Atal (54 off 40) and Ibrahim Zadran (63 off 40), who put together a solid partnership. In the death overs, Azmatullah Omarzai (20)* and Karim Janat (23)* added quick runs to take the total to a commanding 188/4.
UAE’s Chase Falls Short
Chasing 189, UAE showed some fight with skipper Muhammad Waseem smashing 67 (37) and *Rahul Chopra scoring 52 (35)**. However, the rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure, and UAE could only manage 150/8, falling short by 38 runs.
Bowling Highlights
- Sharafuddin Ashraf starred with the ball, picking 3/24 in his four overs and was named Player of the Match.
- Rashid Khan delivered another magical spell of 3/21 and also created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket (165 wickets).
Impact on the Series
This victory keeps Afghanistan alive in the Tri-Nation Series (featuring UAE, Afghanistan, and Pakistan). UAE, despite strong individual performances, will need more consistency to stay competitive in their upcoming matches.
Key Takeaways
| Aspect | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Result | Afghanistan won by 38 runs |
| Top Batters (AFG) | Ibrahim Zadran (63), Sediqullah Atal (54) |
| Top Batters (UAE) | Muhammad Waseem (67), Rahul Chopra (52*) |
| Bowling Stars | Rashid Khan (3/21), Sharafuddin Ashraf (3/24) |
| Milestone | Rashid Khan becomes T20I’s highest wicket-taker (165) |
| Tournament | Afghanistan open their account with first win |
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