New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Pakistan sent out a strong message to India and other teams in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 as they bundled Afghanistan out for just 66 to win the T20I tri-series on Sunday in Sharjah. The tri-series was a preparatory tournament before the continental showpiece, which begins in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9.

Both India and Pakistan are in the same group and the Men in Green's performance under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha sends a strong statement before the actual competition begins. Having won the first two games against Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan's road to the summit clash was certain.

However, Afghanistan sprung a surprise when Rashid Khan's men won a thriller against their ri...