Mohammad Nawaz Hat-Trick Powers Pakistan to Tri-Series Title Win

In a performance that will be remembered for years in Pakistan’s cricket history, all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz shined brightly in the tri-series final against Afghanistan. His brilliant all-round display guided Pakistan to a massive 75-run victory, securing the championship in style.

Pakistan had set a modest target of 141 runs on a tough pitch, where scoring was not easy. The challenge was big, but Mohammad Nawaz rose to the occasion. With the ball in hand, he delivered a magical spell that completely destroyed Afghanistan’s batting lineup and gave Pakistan a famous win. His heroics not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also wrote his name in the record books with several historic achievements.

The real turning point of the match came during a deadly two-over spell. Afghanistan were already under pressure at 29 for 2 when Nawaz struck hard. First, he dismissed Darwish Rasooli and Azmatullah Omarzai on back-to-back deliveries, shaking Afghanistan’s chase. When he returned to bowl again, his very first ball trapped Ibrahim Zadran in front of the stumps. With that wicket, Nawaz completed a sensational hat-trick, making Pakistani fans roar with joy. This was no ordinary achievement—he became the first Pakistani spinner ever to claim a hat-trick in T20 internationals. Before him, only Mohammad Hasnain and Faheem Ashraf had achieved the rare feat for Pakistan.

But Nawaz didn’t stop there. He kept attacking with his clever spin bowling and ended up with unbelievable figures of 5 wickets for 19 runs—the best of his T20I career. With this performance, he became only the fifth Pakistani bowler in history to take a five-wicket haul in T20 internationals. His spell was too much for Afghanistan, who were bundled out for just 66 runs, their second-lowest total in T20I cricket. Pakistan’s dominant win was sealed, and Nawaz stood at the center of it all.

His heroics were recognized with the Player of the Match award, but his contributions didn’t stop there. Throughout the tournament, Nawaz was consistently outstanding with both bat and ball. He finished the series as the Player of the Series, with 10 wickets in total and also a valuable 25 runs with the bat in the final. His all-round impact proved that he was Pakistan’s key weapon in this tri-series victory.

This record-breaking night has sent a strong message across the cricket world—Mohammad Nawaz is in peak form. With the Asia Cup just around the corner, he has not only become a fan favorite but also Pakistan’s main hope to bring home their third Asia Cup title. His confidence, skill, and match-winning ability have made him the headline act that everyone will be watching closely in the upcoming tournament.

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