Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates, 10th Match, Group A – Asia Cup 2025 (17 September, Dubai)

Pakistan faced the UAE in a do-or-die Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan needed a win to secure their place in the Super 4 stage. UAE, already under pressure, pushed hard but couldn’t match Pakistan’s experience under pressure.

Match Summary

This section gives a concise overview of both teams’ innings, standout performances, and the result.

Pakistan Innings: 146/9 in 20 overs

• Fakhar Zaman top-scored with a solid 50.
• Shaheen Afridi played a quick cameo with the bat: 29* off 14 balls.
• UAE bowlers, particularly Junaid Siddique and Simranjeet Singh, had spells of brilliance: 4-wicket haul for Siddique, 3-26 for Singh.

UAE Innings: 105 all out in 17.4 overs

• UAE struggled to form partnerships; lost wickets at regular intervals.
• Their batting collapse was enforced by Pakistan’s spinners and seamers, keeping pressure tight under changing conditions

Result: Pakistan won by 41 runs.

Key Match Stats

Here are the main stats that shaped the match: team totals, leading batters, and most effective bowlers.

Key Highlights

Here are the turning points and decisive moments that shaped how the match developed.

• Pakistan got off to a rocky start but Fakhar Zaman’s half-century provided a platform.
• Shaheen Afridi’s blazing cameo down the order boosted the total and gave Pakistan momentum at the end of their batting innings.
• UAE bowlers showed fight, especially Junaid Siddique with his 4-wicket haul, which put Pakistan under pressure.
• In the chase, the UAE lost wickets too quickly; the required run rate climbed steeply, and they couldn’t recover.
• Pakistan’s spinners, under conditions favoring turn and perhaps a slower pitch, choked the run flow and picked up key wickets.

Conclusion

Pakistan managed a crucial victory when it mattered most, confirming their place in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup. Their batting showed, especially through Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi, and the balanced bowling attack helped them exert control in both innings. For the UAE, the match exposed a lack of depth in their batting and an inability to deal with pressure in critical phases.

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