Sharjah turned green tonight as Pakistan stormed to victory in the UAE T20I Tri-Series final, thrashing Afghanistan by 76 runs.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a fighting total of 141/8 in 20 overs. The target looked tricky, but the real story of the night came with the ball.
Mohammad Nawaz produced absolute magic, claiming a sensational hat-trick, dismantling Afghanistan’s middle order and shifting the momentum completely in Pakistan’s favor. His fiery spell left the so-called “Second Best Asia Team” reeling with no answers.
Afghanistan, chasing 142, crumbled under pressure and were bundled out for just 66 runs in 15.5 overs. Sufiyan Muqeem also impressed, finishing with 2 wickets for 9 runs in under 3 overs, while Pakistan’s bowlers hunted as a pack.
With this dominant performance, Pakistan not only clinched the Tri-Series trophy but also sent a strong reminder of their bowling depth and big-match temperament. Nawaz’s hat-trick will surely be remembered as the highlight of the night — and perhaps the turning point of the series.
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