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Mohammed Nawaz delivered a spectacular bowling performance with a hat-trick and five-wicket haul to secure Pakistan's tri-series victory. His historic spell helped bundle Afghanistan for just 66 runs while defending 141. The all-rounder also earned Player of the Series honors for his consistent contributions with both bat and ball. This dominant win provides perfect momentum for Pakistan's upcoming Asia Cup campaign starting September 12.

Key Points: Mohammed Nawaz Hat-Trick Powers Pakistan to Tri-Series Win Over Afghanistan

  • Nawaz becomes third Pakistan bowler with T20I hat-trick
  • Spinner takes 5/19 to bundle Afghanistan for 66
  • Pakistan wins tri-series with four victories
  • All-rounder Nawaz earns Player of Series with 10 wickets and 120 runs
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Nawaz's historic hat-trick powers Pakistan to tri-nation series win in UAE, beat Afghanistan by 75 runs

Spinner Mohammed Nawaz takes historic hat-trick and 5/19 as Pakistan crushes Afghanistan by 75 runs in tri-series final, boosting Asia Cup momentum.

"Nawaz completed his hat-trick by removing Ibrahim Zadran - Match Report"

Sharjah, September 8

A brilliant five-wicket haul and a hat-trick from spinner Mohammed Nawaz helped Pakistan secure a momentum-boosting tri-nation series win, as they defeated Afghanistan in the final by a massive 75 runs at Sharjah on Sunday.

Pakistan ended this tri-nation series with a total of four wins and a loss, while Afghanistan secured three wins and two losses, including this loss in the final. UAE, the hosts, lost all their matches. This series win serves as a good sign for Pakistan, who will start their Asia Cup campaign here on September 12 against Oman in Dubai.

Pakistan opted to bat first, and despite a 49-run stand for the second wicket between Saim Ayub (17) and Fakhar Zaman (27 in 26 balls, with two fours and a six), they found themselves under the pump at 72/5 in 11.3 overs. Skipper Salman Agha (24 in 27 balls, with two sixes) and Mohammed Haris (25 in 21 balls, with two sixes) played crucial knocks in taking Pakistan to 141/8 in their 20 overs.

Skipper Rashid Khan (3/38) was the leading wicket-taker for Afghans, while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Noor Ahmed also got two wickets. Allah Ghazanfar got one wicket.

Afghanistan was never a threat during this modest run-chase, with Nawaz striking twice in the final two balls of the sixth over to reduce them to 29/4. On the first ball of the seventh over, Nawaz completed his hat-trick by removing Ibrahim Zadran (9). Only Sediqullah Atal (13) and skipper Rashid (17) managed to touch double digits as Pakistan bundled them out for 66 in 15.5 overs.

Nawaz (5/19) was the top bowler for Pakistan, joining the company of Sufiyan Muqeem, Umar Gul, Imad Wasim and Hasan Ali as the fifth bowler from Pakistan to have a T20I five-wicket haul. After Faheem Ashraf and Mohammed Hasnain, he became the third Pakistan bowler to get a hat-trick in T20Is and became the first Pakistan spinner to do so.

Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan also got two wickets on a surface assisting spin.

Nawaz took home the 'Player of the Series' award, with 10 wickets in five matches and 120 runs in five matches at an average of 30, strike rate of 133.33 and best score of 37*, delivering a solid all-round show.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hat-trick in T20Is is no joke! Nawaz creating history as first Pakistani spinner to achieve this. Afghanistan collapsed badly though - expected better fight from them in the final.
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Aman W
Pakistan's batting still looks shaky. 141 is not a winning total against most teams. They got lucky Afghanistan's batting collapsed even worse. Need to improve before Asia Cup.
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Sarah B
Amazing bowling performance! 5/19 and a hat-trick is phenomenal in T20 cricket. Pakistan's spin department looking strong just before the big tournament.
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Vikram M
Good warm-up for Pakistan before Asia Cup. But beating Afghanistan in UAE conditions isn't the real test. Let's see how they perform against India and other top teams. 🇮🇳
Kavya N
Player of the series with both bat and ball contributions! That's what makes Nawaz special. All-rounders are so valuable in T20 format. Hope he maintains this form.

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