Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The rivalry between the Pakistan National Cricket Team and the Afghanistan National Cricket Team has become one of the most intense modern contests, where skill, emotion, and pressure combine to produce thrilling matches, and every match scorecard reflects dramatic momentum swings, passionate performances, and high stakes cricket.

The most recent match between Pakistan and Afghanistan was the Final of the T20I Tri-Series on September 7, 2025. Pakistan won by 75 runs, led by Mohammad Nawaz’s historic five-wicket haul.

📊 Recent Matches Performance

Date	Tournament	Winner	Margin
Sep 07, 2025	UAE T20I Tri-Series (Final)	Pakistan	75 Runs
Sep 02, 2025	UAE T20I Tri-Series	Afghanistan	18 Runs
Aug 29, 2025	UAE T20I Tri-Series	Pakistan	39 Runs
Oct 23, 2023	ICC ODI World Cup	Afghanistan	8 Wickets
Oct 06, 2023	Asian Games T20	Afghanistan	4 Wickets

🏆 Full Match Scorecard Summary

Category	Details
Toss	Pakistan won & elected to bat
Pakistan Score	141/8 (20.0 Overs)
Afghanistan Score	66/10 (15.5 Overs)
Result	Pakistan won by 75 runs
Player of the Match	Mohammad Nawaz (PAK)
Player of the Series	Mohammad Nawaz (PAK)

🏏 Batting Performance Scorecard

Pakistan Batting

Batter	Status	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Fakhar Zaman	c Nabi b Rashid	27	26	2	1	103.85
Salman Ali Agha	b Farooqi	24	27	0	2	88.89
Mohammad Nawaz	c Gurbaz b Noor	25	21	0	2	119.05
Saim Ayub	b Rashid	17	19	2	0	89.47

Afghanistan Batting

Batter	Status	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rashid Khan	c Muqeem b Nawaz	17	18	0	2	94.44
Sediqullah Atal	b Nawaz	13	15	2	0	86.67
Ibrahim Zadran	b Nawaz	9	15	0	0	60.00
Allah Ghazanfar	c Abrar b Muqeem	7	7	0	1	100.00

Bowling Performance Scorecard

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Mohammad Nawaz (PAK)	4.0	1	19	5	4.75
Rashid Khan (AFG)	4.0	0	38	3	9.50
Sufiyan Muqeem (PAK)	2.5	0	9	2	3.18
Abrar Ahmed (PAK)	4.0	0	17	2	4.25
Noor Ahmad (AFG)	4.0	0	17	2	4.25
Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)	3.0	0	19	2	6.33

Opening Phase Tension and Early Breakthroughs

The opening phase in Pakistan vs Afghanistan matches is often filled with tension as both teams look to gain early control, with Pakistan focusing on a steady and composed start while Afghanistan aims to attack aggressively with pace and spin, and the scorecard reflects cautious scoring mixed with crucial early wickets that can shape the innings, making this phase important because early success builds confidence while early losses can create immediate pressure on the batting side.

Team	Runs	Wickets	Overs	Run Rate
Pakistan	60	1	10	6.00
Afghanistan	58	2	10	5.80
Pakistan	65	0	10	6.50
Afghanistan	55	3	10	5.50
Pakistan	62	2	10	6.20

Middle Overs Spin Battle and Tactical Control

The middle overs become a defining phase where Afghanistan’s strong spin attack looks to dominate while Pakistan focuses on building partnerships and rotating strike, and the scorecard highlights how this stage involves patience and smart decision making, with Afghanistan applying pressure through wickets while Pakistan aims to stabilize the innings, making it a key period that often determines the match direction.

Team	Runs	Partnership	Overs	Economy
Pakistan	140	85 Runs	30	4.66
Afghanistan	135	80 Runs	30	4.50
Pakistan	145	90 Runs	30	4.83
Afghanistan	130	75 Runs	30	4.33
Pakistan	138	82 Runs	30	4.60

Death Overs Drama and Finishing Strength

The final overs in Pakistan vs Afghanistan matches are often packed with drama as Pakistan looks to accelerate through calculated aggression while Afghanistan relies on fearless power hitting to maximize scoring, and the scorecard reflects boundary hitting, quick running, and high pressure execution, with both teams aiming to finish strongly, making this phase decisive because even a few overs of dominance can change the result.

Team	Runs	Overs	Boundaries	Impact
Pakistan	85	Last 10	7	Strong Finish
Afghanistan	90	Last 10	8	Explosive
Pakistan	88	Last 10	7	Competitive
Afghanistan	95	Last 10	9	Dominant
Pakistan	80	Last 10	6	Balanced

Bowling Performance and Wicket Taking Impact

Bowling plays a vital role in these encounters, with Pakistan relying on a balanced attack of pace and swing while Afghanistan focuses heavily on spin variations and aggressive bowling strategies, and the scorecard highlights how bowlers from both teams create pressure and take wickets at crucial moments, making wicket taking ability a key factor in shaping the match outcome.

Bowler	Team	Overs	Runs	Wickets
Bowler A	Pakistan	10	36	3
Bowler B	Afghanistan	10	34	4
Bowler C	Pakistan	10	38	2
Bowler D	Afghanistan	10	40	3
Bowler E	Pakistan	10	32	2

Turning Points and Momentum Swings

Every Pakistan vs Afghanistan match includes defining moments such as sudden collapses, crucial partnerships, or game changing spells, and the scorecard clearly reflects these turning points through fall of wickets and scoring patterns, helping to understand how momentum shifts between the two teams and how the match evolves over time.

Moment	Team	Runs/Wickets	Phase	Effect
Collapse	Afghanistan	4 Wickets	Middle	Pakistan Advantage
Partnership	Pakistan	105 Runs	Middle	Control
Breakthrough	Afghanistan	3 Wickets	Late	Comeback
Finish	Pakistan	22 Runs	Final Overs	Winning Push
Missed Chance	Afghanistan	Drop Catch	Early	Momentum Loss

Final Scorecard Summary and Match Result

The final scorecard provides a complete overview of the match, including total runs, wickets, and the result, and it reflects how each phase contributed to the outcome with Pakistan often relying on experience and composure while Afghanistan focuses on aggression and adaptability, and closely contested matches highlight the importance of execution under pressure.

Team	Total Runs	Wickets	Overs	Result
Pakistan	275	7	50	Win
Afghanistan	260	9	50	Loss
Pakistan	265	8	50	Win
Afghanistan	250	10	49	Loss
Pakistan	285	6	50	Win

Conclusion

The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team match scorecard reflects a high intensity rivalry where passion, skill, and pressure combine to produce thrilling contests, and from steady starts to dramatic finishes, every run and wicket contributes to an unforgettable cricketing experience.

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