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Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal's consecutive half-centuries propelled Afghanistan to an 18-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 tri-series. Afghanistan's spin trio restricted Pakistan to 151 for 9, successfully defending their total of 169 for 5. Despite Mohammad Haris's late flourish, Afghanistan's early dominance with both bat and ball secured the win.

Afghanistan's cricket captain, Rashid Khan, faced a personal tragedy with the recent passing of his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari. Despite his grief, Rashid led his team in the ongoing tri-series in Sharjah, receiving heartfelt support from the cricketing community. The Pakistan team paid their respects, and condolences poured in from teammates and former captain Asghar Afghan.

Pakistan's bowling coach, Ashley Noffke, assures that Shaheen Afridi is regaining his top form before the Asia Cup, after battling a back injury in 2023. Afridi's pace is improving, with more balls reaching 140km/h during the West Indies series. He is working on his technique and swing to challenge the stumps consistently, aiming to hit speeds close to 150km/h.