Pakistan vs UAE Asia Cup 2025.Pakistan kept their Asia Cup 2025 campaign alive with a solid performance against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), winning by 41 runs in Dubai. With this victory, Pakistan booked their place in the Super Four stage, where they will meet arch-rivals India once again.
ā” Match Overview
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium
- Result: Pakistan won by 41 runs
- Pakistanās Score: 146/9 (20 overs)
- UAEās Score: 105 all out (17.4 overs)
The match had its fair share of drama, delayed by about an hour due to an off-field controversy involving Pakistanās earlier game with India. But once play started, the Men in Green made sure to deliver.
šµš° Pakistanās Innings ā Fakhar & Shaheen Shine
Batting first, Pakistan lost early wickets but managed to post a competitive total of 146/9 in their 20 overs.
- Fakhar Zaman anchored the innings with a 50 off 36 balls, holding one end steady.
- Lower down the order, Shaheen Afridi played a surprising cameo, smashing an unbeaten 29 off just 14 balls, providing crucial late runs.
Pakistanās middle order still looked shaky, with several batsmen failing to convert starts.
š¦šŖ UAEās Bowling ā Spirited Fight
UAEās bowlers made sure Pakistan did not run away with the game.
- Junaid Siddique was the standout, grabbing 4 wickets for 18 runs.
- Simranjeet Singh also impressed with 3/26.
Their efforts restricted Pakistan under 150, which gave UAE some hope going into the chase.
š¦šŖ UAEās Batting Collapse
Chasing 147, UAE faltered under pressure. Despite a few brief partnerships, their innings collapsed for 105 runs in 17.4 overs.
- None of the UAE batsmen crossed 30, as Pakistanās bowlers struck regularly.
- Once the top order fell, the middle and lower order had no answers to Pakistanās pace and spin mix.
šµš° Pakistanās Bowling ā Clinical Finish
Pakistanās bowlers ensured there was no upset on the cards.
- Shaheen Afridi followed up his batting cameo with 2 wickets.
- Abrar Ahmed bowled tightly, claiming 2 wickets for just 13 runs.
- Haris Rauf also chipped in with two wickets, wrapping up the UAE tail.
The combination of pace and spin was too strong for UAEās batting unit.
šÆ Key Moments in Pakistan vs UAE Asia Cup 2025
- Fakhar Zamanās steady 50 gave Pakistan a base.
- Shaheen Afridiās 29 (14)* turned a modest total into a fighting score.
- Junaid Siddiqueās 4/18 stood out despite UAEās loss.
- UAEās batting collapse ended their hopes in the tournament.
š What This Means
- Pakistan qualify for the Super Four stage, joining India from Group A.
- This sets up another blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash in the next round.
- UAE, meanwhile, are eliminated but leave with some positives, especially in bowling.
ā FAQs
Q1. Who won the Pakistan vs UAE match in Asia Cup 2025?
š Pakistan won by 41 runs.
Q2. Who was the top scorer for Pakistan?
š Fakhar Zaman with 50 runs.
Q3. Who starred with the ball for UAE?
š Junaid Siddique with 4 wickets for 18 runs.
Q4. How many runs did Pakistan score?
š 146/9 in 20 overs.
Q5. How many overs did UAE last?
š They were bowled out in 17.4 overs for 105 runs.
Q6. Whatās next for Pakistan?
š They face India in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2025.
š Conclusion
Pakistanās 41-run win over UAE was a professional performance under pressure. While their batting remains inconsistent, contributions from Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi ensured they had enough runs. Their bowlers then did the job clinically to book a spot in the Super Four, keeping their Asia Cup dream alive.
For UAE, the campaign ends here, but their bowlers proved they can trouble even the best. The experience gained will serve them well for future tournaments.
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