Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to face off in the final of the tri-nation cricket series today (Sunday) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The game will begin at 7:00 pm UAE local time and 8:00 pm PST.
The series, which features Afghanistan, Pakistan, and hosts the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began on August 29. Both Afghanistan and Pakistan advanced to the final after securing three wins each during the group stage.
The two teams squared off on two occasions in the group stage, with Pakistan and Afghanistan winning one game each. While Pakistan won the tournament opener, Afghanistan roared back in their previous match against the arch-rival, spoiling their party.
With Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan out of the side, Pakistan have been trying to play slam-bang cricket and take the bull by its horns from ball number one.
However, Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan are no pushover, and Pakistan might have to battle it out to the death if they want to win the Tri-Series. This contest will serve as the best preparation for the two teams for the upcoming Asia Cup, beginning Tuesday, September 9.
Squads:
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
