Overview

• Following Pakistan’s 39-run win over Afghanistan in the tri-nation opener, the squad paused on the field to offer prayers and condolences to the Afghanistan captain.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi embraced Rashid Khan during the on-field moment, which was captured in a widely shared video.
• Pakistan posted 182 for 7, anchored by Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten 53 after an early wobble at 63 for 3.
• Afghanistan’s chase unraveled from 93 for 2 to 97 for 7 despite Rashid’s late flurry, with Haris Rauf taking 4 for 31 and support from Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz and Sufiyan Muqeem.
• The tri-nation series in Sharjah continues as preparation for the Asia Cup, with Pakistan scheduled to face hosts UAE next.