The Group A clash in Asia Cup 2025 between Pakistan National Cricket Team vs United Arab Emirates Timeline (UAE) was high-stakes: Pakistan needed a win to progress to the Super Four, while UAE aimed to pull off an upset. The match was delayed by about an hour due to off-field controversy, but once underway, it delivered drama especially with middle-order collapses, spin control, and a powerful cameo late in their innings.
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, were shaky early on as UAE bowlers, particularly Junaid Siddique and Simranjeet Singh, found rhythm and reduced the batting side to 88/5. But a steady half-century by Fakhar Zaman and an explosive finish by Shaheen Afridi rescued them. UAE’s chase never really took off; Pakistan’s bowlers kept applying pressure, and even though Rahul Chopra provided brief resistance, UAE were bundled out.
With this win by 41 runs, Pakistan sealed their spot in the Super Four stage.
Match Info – PAK vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025
Detail
Information
Match
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates, Match 10, Group A
Venue
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date
September 17, 2025
Tournament
Asia Cup 2025 (T20 format)
Captains
Salman Agha (Pakistan), Muhammad Waseem (UAE)
Result
Pakistan won by 41 runs, UAE eliminated; Pakistan into Super Four
Player of the Match
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Squads
Pakistan Squad (Playing XI)
Player
Role
Salman Agha (C)
Batsman
Fakhar Zaman
Batsman
Saim Ayub
Batsman
Sahibzada Farhan
Batsman
Mohammad Haris (WK)
Wicketkeeper-batsman
Mohammad Nawaz
All-rounder
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Bowler
Haris Rauf
Fast Bowler
Abrar Ahmed
Spinner
Others / Bench
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United Arab Emirates Squad (Playing XI)
Player
Role
Muhammad Waseem (C)
Batsman
Rahul Chopra (WK)
Wicketkeeper-batsman
Alishan Sharafu
Batsman
Dhruv Parashar
Batsman
Asif Khan
Batsman
Junaid Siddique
Bowler
Simranjeet Singh
Spinner
Harshit Kaushik
Bowler
Muhammad Zohaib
Batsman
Haider Ali
Batsman
Others / Bench
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Match Timeline
Phase
Highlights
Score / Turning Points
Powerplay (0–6 overs)
UAE bowlers struck early; Pakistan lost wickets cheaply, but Fakhar Zaman anchored a partnership.
~ Pakistan 39/2
Middle Overs (7–15 overs)
UAE bowlers maintained pressure. Simranjeet Singh and Junaid Siddique combined to reduce Pakistan to 88/5.
Pakistan struggling at 88/5
Death Overs (16–20 overs)
Shaheen Afridi’s late-hitting resurgence (29 off 14) and useful contributions from Abrar Ahmed powered Pakistan to 146/9.
Final overs boost
UAE Chase
Rahul Chopra (35) and Parashar (20) tried resistance. But wickets fell frequently.
UAE collapsed to 105 all out
Full Scorecard
Pakistan Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Fakhar Zaman
50
36
2
3
138.9
Shaheen Shah Afridi
29*
14
3
2
207.1
Salman Agha (C)
20
27
2
0
74.1
Mohammad Haris (WK)
18
14
3
0
128.6
Others
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–
–
–
–
Total
146/9 (20 overs)
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–
–
–
Pakistan Bowling
Bowler
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Junaid Siddique
4
18
4
4.50
Simranjeet Singh
4
26
3
6.50
Abrar Ahmed
3
13
2
4.33
Shaheen Shah Afridi
3
16
2
5.30
UAE Innings
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Rahul Chopra (WK)
35
35
1
1
100.0
Dhruv Parashar
20
23
1
0
87.0
Others
–
–
–
–
–
Total
105 all out (17.4 overs)
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–
–
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UAE Bowling
Bowler
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Abrar Ahmed
4
13
2
3.20
Shaheen Shah Afridi
3
16
2
5.30
Haris Rauf
2.4
19
2
~7.10
Saim Ayub
4
18
1
4.50
Top Performers
Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK): Player of the Match — excellent with bat and ball. His unbeaten 29 (14) and 2/16 spell were crucial.
Junaid Siddique (PAK): 4-wicket haul (4/18) kept pressure on UAE.
Fakhar Zaman (PAK): Top scored with a fluent 50 runs.
Simranjeet Singh (PAK): 3 wickets gave crucial breakthroughs.
Conclusion
The Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates match in Asia Cup 2025 was one that demonstrated resilience under pressure and tactical bowling. Pakistan recovered from early collapses, got key contributions from Fakhar Zaman, and then Shaheen Afridi turned the momentum in the death overs. UAE showed fight, especially through Rahul Chopra and Parashar, but could not withstand Pakistan’s top-6 and incisive bowling attack. With this victory, Pakistan secured their berth in the Super Four stage, setting up a marquee clash with India next.
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