Pakistan Defeat Afghanistan by 75 Runs in T20 Tri-Series Final with Nawaz Hat-Trick

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz made history by taking a hat-trick and finishing with career-best figures of 5-19 in the T20 tri-series final against Afghanistan in Sharjah. His hat-trick involved dismissing Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Ibrahim Zadran in successive deliveries, becoming the first Pakistani men's spinner to achieve a T20I hat-trick and the third Pakistani to do so overall. Nawaz's performance helped bundle Afghanistan out for just 66 runs, their second-lowest T20I total, as Pakistan defended a modest target of 142 with a 75-run victory. Afghanistan struggled against spin bowling throughout the match, with Rashid Khan taking three wickets to restrict Pakistan's innings, although Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 27. Nawaz also contributed 25 runs with the bat, supporting Pakistan's total on a challenging pitch that demanded disciplined bowling. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha expressed confidence in the team's preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup, highlighting their good form and readiness following this dominant display.