AFG Win By Four Runs | UAE vs Afghanistan Highlights of UAE Tri-Series 2025: Ibrahim Zadran and Fareed Ahmad Malik Shine as Afghanistan Clinch Close Victory

The Afghanistan national cricket team clinched a close victory by four runs. Fareed Ahmad Malik defended 17 runs in the last over against the United Arab Emirates. Talking about the match, Ibrahim Zadran (48) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40) chipped in crucial runs as Afghanistan posted 170/4 in 20 overs. In response, UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem (44) and Asif Khan (40) played fighting knocks, but the hosts fell short by four runs.

Out! Abdullah Ahmadzai takes the big fish. Muhammad Waseem departs after scoring 44 runs. Abdullah Ahmadzai bowled a short delivery outside off stump, and Muhammad Waseem made a late decision to ramp, and the ball just takes the bat on the way to the wicketkeeper. Muhammad Waseem c Mohammad Ishaq b Abdullah Ahmadzai 44(29)

Out! Afghanistan leg-spinner Noor Ahmad gets the much-needed breakthrough. Noor breaks the opening stand as he removes UAE opener Alishan Sharafu, who departs after scoring 27 runs. Alishan makes room, and he hits straight towards Sharafuddin Ashraf, who was standing at the long-off region. Alishan Sharafu c Sharafuddin Ashraf b Noor Ahmad 27(23)

An excellent power play for the United Arab Emirates in this run chase. Openers Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu played aggressive shots, which didn't let the Afghanistan bowlers settle. Afghanistan are in search of a desperate wicket here.

United Arab Emirates openers Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu are off to a flying start. Both batters are playing aggressive shots, which has put pressure on the Afghanistan bowlers. Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu will look to score more runs in the last three overs of the first powerplay.

Afghanistan stand-in captain Ibrahim Zadran (48) and wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40) guided visitors to a competitive total in the final group-stage match against the United Arab Emirates in the ongoing T20I Series 2025. After the first 10 overs, Afghanistan had 10 wickets in hand, and they were aiming to post a big total. However, the UAE bowlers chipped wickets at regular intervals, which restricted the run flow. Towards the end, Gulbadin Naib (20) and Azmatullah Omarzai's (14) unbeaten knocks helped the visitors reach 170.

Out! A brilliant catch by Muhammad Waseem at the backward point region. UAE are chipping wickets at regular intervals. Haider Ali strikes once again. Ali dismisses dangerous Karim Janat, who departs after making 28 runs with the help of four boundaries. Karim Janat c Muhammad Waseem b Haider Ali 28(14)

Out! Another one bites the dust. Fantastic bowling by Simranjeet Singh. The UAE bowler tossed up the delivery outside off-stump. Afghanistan batter Mohammad Ishaq comes down the track and tries to slog across the line. The batter missed the ball by long way and wicketkeeper Rahul Chopra made a sharp stumping. The UAE are slowly getting back into the contest. Mohammad Ishaq st Rahul Chopra b Simranjeet Singh 5(10)

Out! Afghanistan's stand-in captain Ibrahim Zadran departs for 48 runs. The visitors have lost both openers in quick succession. Zadran stayed inside the crease and ended up playing down the wrong line as the ball castled his stumps. First wicket of the match for Haider Ali. Ibrahim Zadran b Haider Ali 48(35)

Out! There's the much-needed breakthrough for the United Arab Emirates. Muhammad Farooq removes Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 40 runs. The right-handed batter miscued the lofted shot straight down long-off's throat, where Muhammad Zohaib was standing. Rahmanullah Gurbaz c Muhammad Zohaib b Muhammad Farooq 40(38)