Overview

• Salman Agha top-scored with an unbeaten 53 off 36 as Pakistan posted 182/7, and Afghanistan were bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs.
• Haris Rauf delivered 4/31, including a double-wicket maiden that triggered a collapse of eight Afghan wickets for 50; Rashid Khan’s 39 off 15 was not enough.
• The round-robin tri-series continues at Sharjah with Pakistan facing the UAE on Saturday, and the top two teams will meet in the September 7 final.
• Captains for the event are Salman Agha (Pakistan), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) and Muhammad Waseem (UAE), with Pakistan trialing a refreshed T20I group without Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
• In India, matches are available to stream on FanCode, and some outlets list Eurosport for TV coverage, with hot, dry Sharjah conditions expected to aid spin.