Pakistan booked their place in the Super-Four stage of the T20 Asia Cup 2025 after a convincing victory against the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium.
The Green Shirts displayed solid all-round performance, securing an easy win over the hosts to finish second in their group.
Their success has set up a highly anticipated clash with traditional rivals India on September 21, 2025.
Pakistan posted a total of 146/9 in their 20 overs, with Fakhar Zaman leading the charge with a solid 50 off 36 balls. His knock included 2 fours and 3 sixes, and it helped Pakistan post a competitive total despite a few middle-order setbacks.
Shaheen Shah Afridi provided some late fireworks with a quickfire 29 off 14 balls*, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, lifting the total in the final overs.
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UAE’s bowlers, particularly Junaid Siddique and Simranjeet Singh, put up a strong performance.
Siddique claimed a 4-wicket haul, and Simranjeet contributed with 3 wickets. The UAE struggled with Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack, leading to their downfall for just 105 all out in 17.4 overs.
In response to Pakistan’s total of 146/9, the United Arab Emirates were bowled out for just 105 in 17.4 overs.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf shared the majority of the wickets, with Afridi taking 2 wickets and Rauf claiming 2 wickets as well. Abrar Ahmed was also in superb form, claiming 2 wickets for just 13 runs from his 4 overs.
Rahul Chopra top-scored for the UAE with a solid 35 off 35 balls, but his efforts were not enough as wickets fell regularly.
The UAE struggled to maintain partnerships, and the pressure from Pakistan’s bowlers ultimately proved too much.
With this dominant performance, Pakistan cruised to a 41-run victory, securing their place in the Super Four of the Asia Cup. Their focus now shifts to their high-stakes clash against India on September 21.
