In a riveting T20 cricket clash, the Afghanistan national cricket team showcased their batting prowess, setting an imposing target of 204 runs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a stellar innings, scoring a century with 100 runs, supported by Captain Ibrahim Zadran's impactful 59-run contribution.

The Gurbaz-Zadran partnership yielded a record-breaking 137 runs for the second wicket in T20 Internationals for Afghanistan, propelling the team to a total of 203 for three wickets. This formidable target posed a significant challenge for the UAE team.

Facing the daunting task, UAE started on a shaky note, reaching 56 for four. Despite Vriitya Aravind's unbeaten 70-run innings and Tanish Suri's debut cameo, scoring 20 runs, UAE fell short. The Afghanistan bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi's two wickets for 19 runs played a crucial role.

In the end, Afghanistan emerged victorious, securing a 72-run win. The match showcased Afghanistan's batting strength, leaving the UAE team to reflect on their performance and prepare for future challenges.