Published on, Sept. 8 -- September 8, 2025 5:09 AM

Pakistan beat Afghanistan in the final of the tri-nation series, and what an outstanding performance it was by the Pakistani spinners! Mohammad Nawaz's magical spell, which included a memorable hat-trick, proved to be the turning point of the match and played a key role in the Green Shirts' victory. Earlier, Shaheen Shah Afridi provided an early breakthrough when Pakistan was defending a modest total of 142 against Afghanistan in the high-pressure final.

Pakistan's batting lineup, however, remained a major concern as it once again collapsed under the pressure of Afghanistan's strong spin attack. Only Fakhar Zaman and Salman Ali Agha showed resistance, tackling the spinners with smart sh...