Sharjah, August 30, 2025 — Pakistan continued their impressive run in the T20I Tri-Series with a 31-run victory over the United Arab Emirates at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. This comprehensive win follows their earlier triumph against Afghanistan, giving Pakistan solid momentum heading into the Asia Cup 2025.
Match Summary
- Pakistan Innings:
Pakistan set a daunting target of 207 all out in 20 overs, thanks to aggressive performances by Saim Ayub (69) and Hasan Nawaz (56)—both half-centuries that added crucial impetus to the innings. - UAE Bowling Standouts:
Junaid Siddique and Saghir Khan shared the spotlight, claiming 3 wickets each, though they fell short in containing Pakistan’s batsmen. - UAE Chase:
In response, UAE battled to 176/8 in 20 overs, but couldn’t close the gap on Pakistan’s total. Despite a fiery 77 by Asif Khan, they ended 31 runs short. - Pakistan Bowling Highlights:
- Hasan Ali led the attack with 3 wickets for 47 runs.
- Mohammad Nawaz supported well with 2 wickets for 21 runs.
Match at a Glance
| Team | Scorecard |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 207 all out (20 overs); Ayub 69, Hasan Nawaz 56 |
| UAE | 176/8 (20 overs); Asif Khan 77 |
| Result | Pakistan won by 31 runs |
Context & Next Steps
This victory moves Pakistan to the top of the tri-series standings, reinforcing their credentials ahead of the Asia Cup.
Tournament Format: Round-robin style featuring Pakistan, UAE, and Afghanistan. Each team plays four preliminary matches, with the top two advancing to the final on September 7, 2025.