Wed Sep 03 00:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text as a news article:
**Headline: Afghanistan Stuns Pakistan, Clinches 18-Run Victory in UAE Tri-Series**
**Sharjah, UAE –** Afghanistan avenged a previous defeat against Pakistan with a commanding 18-run victory in the fourth match of the UAE Tri-Nation Series 2025, held Tuesday in Sharjah.
Afghanistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, set a target of 170 for Pakistan. Pakistan, captained by Salman Ali Agha, struggled to chase the score, ultimately falling short at 151 in their allotted 20 overs.
Pakistan’s chase got off to a disastrous start, losing both openers, Sahibzada Farhan (18) and Saim Ayub (0), within the powerplay, both falling victim to Fazalhaq Farooqi. Fakhar Zaman contributed 25 off 18 balls before being dismissed by Mohammad Nabi. Captain Salman Ali Agha was run out for 20. A late surge by Haris Rauf, who hit an unbeaten 34 off 16 balls including four sixes, proved insufficient to salvage the match.
Ibrahim Zadran was named Player of the Match for his 65 runs of 45 balls.
This loss marks Pakistan’s first defeat in the series, causing them to slip to second place in the points table. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have played three matches each, winning two and losing one. However, Afghanistan’s superior net run rate (1.400) places them at the top, while Pakistan has 0.325. The UAE sits at the bottom, having lost both of their games.
The UAE faces Pakistan on Thursday and Afghanistan on Friday, needing victories in both matches to have a chance at reaching the final. The final match between the top two teams will be held on September 7th.
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