In the culmination of the Afghanistan tour of the United Arab Emirates, anticipation is high for the series decider. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) squad is eager to clinch the series win, banking on captain Muhammad Waseem and stand-in opener Aryan Lakra to establish a robust foundation. In the previous encounter, despite a slow start, they showcased steady run accumulation, eventually securing a vital win through a strong all-round performance.

On the Afghan side, bowlers faced initial challenges in the powerplay but made a comeback, restricting UAE to 166/7. In response, Afghanistan's openers, especially Hazratullah Zazai, initiated a promising chase. However, Ali Naseer's impactful bowling dismantled their top order. Despite Mohammad Nabi's resilient efforts, Afghanistan fell short by just 11 runs.

The series, currently tied at 1-1, has seen both teams display contrasting dominance. Afghanistan's initial victory was met with a resilient UAE comeback in the second match. As the decider unfolds today at 7:30 pm, the competition promises to be intense, with both teams vying for series supremacy in this closely contested battle.