AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - UAE T20I Tri-Series, 1st T20I (29 AUG 2025)

The United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Afghanistan (AFG), and Pakistan (PAK) will commence on Friday, August 29, and the final game of the series will be played on Sunday, September 7th. In the first match of the series, we will see a clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The game will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Indian fans will be able to witness this game at 8:30 PM. With this article, we will see how to play Dream11 for the AFG vs PAK to help you with a better understanding of a fantasy game.

AFG vs PAK Match Preview

When it comes to the ICC Men's T20I rankings, Afghanistan are in 9th position on the points table. Afghanistan played their last T20 series against Zimbabwe, where they won the three-match series by 2-1. On the other hand, Pakistan are in the 8th position of the points table, and they are also coming victorious in this series, as during their last game they defeated the West Indies in their home ground by 2-2 in a three-match T20 series. As both teams won their last T20I series, it will be an interesting encounter to witness.

Rashid Khan will lead the Afghanistan side, while, Pakistan side will be led by Salman Agha. Fans are eagerly waiting for this clash; the games between Afghanistan and Pakistan promise to deliver thrilling encounters, especially when it comes to the shorter format of the game, and both teams' victory in their previous T20I series makes them a topic of discussion among cricket enthusiasts and the cricket fraternity, which makes fans even more excited for this upcoming series.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan Match Details

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Team Today Stats

The stats of the players from their previous matches are not available, as this will be the first match of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025, which is even more interesting for this upcoming game. Let's take a look at who could be the top performers in this upcoming match.

AFG vs PAK Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Afghanistan vs Pakistan, which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from their previous series to be included in their AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team.

AFG vs PAK Toss Prediction

Pakistan is most likely to win the toss in the 1st game of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 against the UAE, and most probably to decide to bat first, as due to the pitch analysis and chasing record of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for a batting after winning the toss in this upcoming 1st T20I.

Record of Chasing at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

If we take a look at the chasing record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the T20I format, the stats of chasing at this ground are poor, as the total of 62 matches have been played on this very ground, where 35 of them were won by a team that batted first, while 27 of them were won by a team while chasing which makes this average chasing record of 43%, which makes toss even more crucial in this upcoming game.

AFG vs PAK Probable Playing 11

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Afghanistan vs Pakistan.

Afghanistan Playing 11

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Pakistan Playing 11

Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The stats of the players who are the highest run scorers and the highest wicket takers in this tournament, who are also featured in this upcoming match, are not available, as this will be the first match of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025. Let's take a look at who could be the highest run scorers and the highest wicket takers in this upcoming match between Afghanistan vs Pakistan.

Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and Pakistan's top order batter Saim Ayub are suitable candidates for the captaincy role for your AFG vs PAK Dream11 prediction today, as both players are experienced batters of their respective teams, especially in the shorter format of the game, who can be a threat to the opposition team in this upcoming 1st T20I of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025.
• Saim Ayub and Afghanistan Ibrahim Zadran are the good choices for the vice-captaincy role for today's Dream11 prediction, as both players have immense experience in the shorter format of the game, who can be the match winners for their respective teams, and have the potential to lead their team to a victory single-handedly in this upcoming 1st T20 of UAEvT20I Tri-Series 2025 between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Top Picks for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Pakistan's dynamic batter Saim Ayub and one of the best bowlers in the world right now, Rashid Khan, are the top Picks for the AFG vs PAK Dream11 match Prediction, as both players are experienced players for their respective teams and are also highly rated in Dream11 points. This certainly makes them players to watch in the upcoming match between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Budget Picks for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction

Rashid Khan and Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi are the top budget picks for your AFG vs PAK Dream11 team prediction today, as both pacers are experienced bowlers of their respective teams and every cricket enthusiast knows that they can single-handedly lead their team to victory, which certainly makes them players to be included in today match Dream11 prediction and players to look out for the most in this upcoming 1st T20 of UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Fakhar Zaman
• All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Saim Ayub, Gulbadin Naib, Salman Agha

• Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Noor Ahmad

  

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Sediqullah Atal
• All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Mohammad Nabi
• Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abrar Ahmed

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 Players to Avoid

M Harris and M Ishaq are the players who could be avoided for your AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction team, as both players are not rated highly in the top picks in Dream11, and compared to their other teammates, they can be overlooked in this upcoming match. Additionally, their performance in the last few games was not what the fans and their teammates expected them to perform, which makes them players who could be avoided in the 1st T20I United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025.

AFG vs PAK Weather Report & Pitch Report at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium

• The 1st T20 of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 between Afghanistan and Pakistan is expected to be played under suitable conditions, with an average temperature ranging around 37°C, as the weather will be mostly cloudy with no indication during the time of the game, with the humidity around 51% and wind around 16km/hr
• The pitch of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, is generally well-suited for the batters as seen in the recent games, though pacers might get a slight advantage on this pitch in the initial part of the game with the kind of swing and bounce they need to get the wickets. One can expect an average score of 142 on this pitch.

AFG vs PAK Head-to-Head Records

If we look at the head-to-head record of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in the T20I format, both teams have played 7 matches against each other in their recent encounters, where Pakistan has a strong upper hand. South Africa has managed to win 4 of those clashes, while Afghanistan has won only 3, which makes their head-to-head battle score 4-3.

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