Former Pakistan cricket stars and current players are celebrating the national team’s dominant tri-series victory. The team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Afghanistan by 75 runs in Sunday’s final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Spinner Mohammad Nawaz powered the win with a spectacular four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick. Afghanistan, chasing a target of 142, was bowled out for a mere 66 runs.
Pakistan Cricket Legends Hail Tri-Series Triumph
The comprehensive win sparked enthusiastic reactions from legends like Wasim Akram and Mohammad Amir on social media platform ‘X’.
“Debate over, I’ll take my words back. Brilliant performance so far by the spinners,” wrote bowling great Wasim Akram.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Amir stated, “Well done Team Pakistan. Winning the series before the Asia Cup. Keep going boys we all are behind you guys.”
Current Stars Praise Team Performance and Spirit
Furthermore, current captain Mohammad Rizwan praised the squad’s dedication. “Well done to the team on the Tri-Series win. Great to see the effort and determination from the boys,” he said.
Moreover, former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed congratulated the team on Instagram, highlighting Agha Salman’s leadership and the excellent bowling unit. Shadab Khan simply called Nawaz a “chief for a reason.”
Confidence Builds for Upcoming Asia Cup
Additionally, opener Ahmad Shahzad expressed strong confidence for the future. “With this team and this form, I strongly believe Pakistan has every chance of beating India in Asia Cup 2025,” he posted on X.
Finally, star batter Babar Azam shared an Instagram story congratulating the team and singling out Mohammad Nawaz for his match-winning spell.
How the Pakistan vs. Afghanistan Final Was Won
Pakistan‘s innings faced early pressure but was stabilized by a 40-run partnership between skipper Agha Salman and Mohammad Nawaz (25). They set a target of 141/8, with Rashid Khan taking 3/38 for Afghanistan.
In response, Shaheen Afridi’s early wicket set the tone. Subsequently, Nawaz’s magical spell dismantled the Afghan batting lineup, with strong support from Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem.
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