Dubai, September 17, 2025 – In a must-win Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan delivered under pressure to beat the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs (UAE bowled out for 105 chasing 147), sealing their place in the Asia Cup Super-4 stage.
Match Summary
Pakistan were put in to bat after UAE won the toss and opted to field first. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Pakistan managed to reach a competitive total of 146/9 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to a steady 50 from Fakhar Zaman and a powerful late cameo from Shaheen Afridi (29* off 14). UAE’s Junaid Siddique tore through the Pakistani batting with a four-wicket haul, supported by Simranjeet Singh who picked up three.
In reply UAE never really built momentum. After a few promising starts, they collapsed in the middle overs under pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers, particularly Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, and Shaheen Afridi. UAE were dismissed for 105 in 17.4 overs.
Key Performances
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | 50 runs — top score, anchored the innings. (Hindustan Times) |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | 29* off 14 — quick hitting at the death. (The Indian Express) |
| Junaid Siddique | UAE | 4-wicket haul (4/18) to restrict Pakistan’s scoring. (The Economic Times) |
| Simranjeet Singh | UAE | 3 wickets, including key dismissals during Pakistan’s collapse. (Hindustan Times) |
Full Scorecard
Match: Pakistan vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025, Match 10, Group A
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date: September 17, 2025
Toss: UAE won, chose to field first (The Indian Express)
Pakistan Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Out / Not Out / How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 50 | ~35 | x’s of 4 and 6s | — | Dismissed, caught by Harshit Kaushik off Simranjeet Singh (The Indian Express) |
| Salman Ali Agha (capt) | 20 | ~27 | — | — | Caught (Business Standard) |
| Others (Khushdil, Nawaz, etc.) | contributed small scores | — | — | — | lost wickets during middle-overs collapse (Hindustan Times) |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 29* | 14 | included boundary(s)/sixes in last over(s) | — | Not out (The Indian Express) |
Extras: roughly (byes, wides etc.) included in total – final total 146/9 in 20 overs. (Hindustan Times)
UAE Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Out / Not Out / How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Chopra | 35 | ~35 | — | some boundaries | Dismissed by Salman Ali Agha (The Times of India) |
| Muhammad Waseem | 14 | 12 | — | — | Edged off Abrar Ahmed (Hindustan Times) |
| Other batters | had starts but failed to convert or lost wickets under pressure | — | — | — | Collapse in middle and lower order (The Indian Express) |
Bowling highlights for Pakistan:
- Junaid Siddique (UAE) had earlier tried to keep Pakistan under check but UAE bowlers couldn’t defend. Correction: Pakistan’s bowlers like Rauf, Afridi, Abrar Ahmed led UAE’s collapse. (Business Standard)
Result
- Pakistan won by 41 runs. (ESPN Cricinfo)
- Pakistan’s total: 146/9 in 20 overs. (Hindustan Times)
- UAE all out for 105 in 17.4 overs. (ESPN Cricinfo)
Implications & Context
- With this win, Pakistan move into the Super-4 stage of the Asia Cup. (The Economic Times)
- The match came after off-field drama: Pakistan delayed departure to the stadium due to controversy over match referee Andy Pycroft and prior handshake refusal in the India-Pakistan match. An hour’s delay ensued but the match eventually took place. (The Economic Times)