Afghanistan enters the Asia Cup after a tri-nation series in Sharjah against Pakistan and the UAE.

Afghanistan, however, collapsed in reply, managing only 66 runs in 15.5 overs before being bowled out.

The monthlong tournament began Aug. 20 in Khost with five regional teams playing in a round-robin format.

The three teams will play each other twice in the group stage, with the top two advancing to the final.

The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time at Sharjah Stadium, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said.

Top-order batter Ibrahim Zadran led the way with 48 runs off 35 balls, including three fours and three sixes, at.

The match was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where Afghanistan batted first and set a target of 170 runs after.

Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 168 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs.

Najibi defeated a Chinese opponent in the 80-kilogram youth category.