The opening match of the Tri-Nation T20 Series in Sharjah between Pakistan and Afghanistan faced security problems. Groups of Afghan fans reportedly entered the stadium without tickets.
According to eyewitnesses, a gate at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium was broken down as ticketless Afghan supporters forced their way inside. This incident raised concerns about crowd management.
Organizers had prepared carefully for the match, expecting possible trouble due to the historic rivalry between the teams. They set up separate entrances and enclosures. Afghan fans received blue tickets, while Pakistani fans had green tickets.
Afghan captain Rashid Khan had earlier asked supporters to avoid creating disturbances. Despite these efforts, the breach happened before the match began, putting security measures into question.
The clash between the teams continues to draw strong emotions among Afghan and Pakistani fans. The teams will face each other again in the ongoing tri-series, with a potential final between them also possible.
Pakistan won the opening game by 39 runs, showing strong performance despite the off-field distractions caused by the Afghan fans’ entry.
Authorities are now focusing on improving security to prevent further incidents involving Afghan fans or others at future matches. The tournament goes on with Pakistan playing the host team, UAE, in the next match.
Officials have vowed to enhance crowd control and ensure the safety of all spectators, including Afghan fans, in the upcoming fixtures.
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