Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in first match of T20 international tri-series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.
The tri-series is being played from August 29 to September 7 and is regarded as vital preparation for the upcoming ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup, set to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.
Originally, Pakistan was scheduled to host Afghanistan in a bilateral series in August.
However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proposed converting it into a tri-nation event and shifting it to the UAE to provide players with an opportunity to adapt to local conditions ahead of the Asia Cup.
Historically, Pakistan and Afghanistan have faced off seven times in T20 Internationals. The men in green has won four matches, while Afghanistan has claimed victory in three.
