UAE bowlers Junaid Siddique (4/18) and Simranjeet Singh (3/26) did an outstanding job of restricting Pakistan to an underpar total, which proved particularly crucial on a Dubai pitch.
However, their batting was far from convincing; depending on Shaheen Shah Afridi to come late in an innings and save it is not a viable approach. The Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Match Scorecard clearly highlighted Pakistan’s middle-order struggles despite securing a comfortable victory.
| No. | Match / Tournament | Venue | Result | Scorecard Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia Cup 2025 – Match 10 | Dubai International Stadium | Pakistan won by 41 runs | Pakistan 146/9, UAE 105 all out |
| 2 | DP World Asia Cup 2025 | Dubai | Pakistan won by 41 runs | Fakhar Zaman scored 50; Junaid Siddique took 4 wickets |
| 3 | Asia Cup 2025 Highlights Match | Dubai | Pakistan won | Shaheen Afridi finished strongly with 29* |
| 4 | T20 UAE Tri-Series 2025 | UAE | Pakistan won by 31 runs | Pakistan 171/5, UAE 140/7 |
| 5 | T20 UAE Tri-Series 2025 | UAE | Pakistan won | Pakistan chased UAE’s 176/8 with 207 total |
| 6 | ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 | Oman | Pakistan A won by 114 runs | Pakistan A 179/4, UAE 65 all out |
| 7 | Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 | UAE | Pakistan Shaheens won by 9 wickets | UAE 59, Pakistan Shaheens 61/1 |
| 8 | Asia Cup 2025 Group Match | Dubai | Pakistan dominated UAE bowling attack | Pakistan bowlers restricted UAE to 105 |
| 9 | Pakistan vs UAE Head-to-Head T20 Record | Overall | Pakistan lead 2-0 | Pakistan average 189 runs vs UAE |
| 10 | Asia Cup 2025 Match Highlights | Dubai | Pakistan victory | Official ACC highlights available online |
Opening Phase
Pakistan National Cricket Team and United Arab Emirates National Cricket Tea Matches tend to feature cautious batting and disciplined bowling from both teams as they try to establish early control. Key early wickets often alter momentum during this phase. Over the course of the match, scorecards reflect these factors’ effects.
Pakistan overcame both an on-field batting collapse and off-field tensions to edge out UAE by 41 runs in Dubai’s Asia Cup Super Four stage, led by Fakhar Zaman’s quickfire 50 off 36 balls for Pakistan to post an easily defendable total of 146-9 before Junaid Siddique and Haris Rauf took three wickets each in holding them to just 105 all out for UAE.
Rahul Chopra (35) and Dhruv Parashar (20) shared in a 48-run partnership before they were each dismissed successively overs. As required rates began to climb, Haris Rauf struck again in the 14th over to cause another dramatic collapse that saw UAE fall to 93-6.
Shaheen Afridi hit three sixes during his 29 off 14 deliveries to help Pakistan build up an early lead and reach their target with over five overs to spare – this victory ensured they would finish first in their group ahead of Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Pakistan displayed its competitive growth as an international team during this tight contest, with every run and wicket contributing to its outcome.
Closely-contested matches such as this one provide valuable opportunities to test bench strength while simultaneously highlighting discipline, strategy and execution under pressure – the final scorecard provides a complete account of proceedings.
Middle Overs
Pakistan delivered an outstanding display with both bat and ball to dismantle UAE in an emphatic display that saw them win by 40 runs. Abrar Ahmed stood out with two wickets at 2/13, well supported by Shaheen Afridi who took two scalps as well.
UAE did show some fight late on with Waseem being run out after getting off to a fast start and Asif Khan producing some big shots to limit their margin of defeat; yet they ultimately succumbed by 40 runs.
| Team | Player | Role | Batting Performance | Bowling Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Sahibzada Farhan | Batter | 5 runs (12 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Saim Ayub | Opening Batter | 0 runs (2 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Fakhar Zaman | Batter | 50 runs (36 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Salman Ali Agha | Captain / All-rounder | 20 runs (27 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Hasan Nawaz | Batter | 3 runs (4 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Khushdil Shah | All-rounder | 4 runs (6 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Mohammad Haris | Wicketkeeper | 18 runs (14 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Mohammad Nawaz | All-rounder | 4 runs (5 balls) | — |
| Pakistan | Shaheen Afridi | Bowler | 29* runs (14 balls) | 4 wickets |
| Pakistan | Haris Rauf | Fast Bowler | 0 runs (1 ball) | 2 wickets |
| Pakistan | Abrar Ahmed | Spinner | Did not bat | 2 wickets |
| UAE | Muhammad Waseem | Captain / Batter | 22 runs | — |
| UAE | Aryansh Sharma | Wicketkeeper Batter | 18 runs | — |
| UAE | Asif Khan | Batter | 14 runs | — |
| UAE | Alishan Sharafu | Batter | 11 runs | — |
| UAE | Dhruv Parashar | All-rounder | 9 runs | 1 wicket |
| UAE | Haider Ali | Bowler | 7 runs | 0 wickets |
| UAE | Junaid Siddique | Fast Bowler | — | 4 wickets |
| UAE | Simranjeet Singh | Bowler | — | 3 wickets |
| UAE | Muhammad Rohid Khan | Bowler | — | 0 wickets |
| UAE | Zahoor Khan | Bowler | — | 0 wickets |
| UAE | Basil Hameed | All-rounder | 8 runs | — |
Final Overs
Pakistan finally took to the field at Dubai International Stadium for their Asia Cup clash against UAE after much delay due to a deadlock between PCB officials and International Cricket Council officials over match referee Andy Pycroft.
Pakistan were able to post a defendable total despite a brief batting collapse after Rahul Chopra and Dhruv Parashar formed an opening partnership of 48 runs between them, but their hopes of setting UAE a difficult target quickly evaporated when Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed each claimed wickets.
Fakhar Zaman then engaged briefly with Pakistan captain Salman Agha before they were bowled out for 105 in 19.4 overs, which proved enough to qualify the team for the Super Four stage of the tournament and secure second-place in Group A behind India. Only two teams from each of the three groups will advance to round-robin style Super Four phase.
Conclusion
Pakistan A and UAE National Cricket Teams faced off in an exciting contest, featuring emerging talent. From sudden collapses to key partnerships, each match provided key moments that contributed to its conclusion.
Furthermore, these matches provided invaluable testing of bench strength as well as discipline development and strategic execution skills essential for tournament advancement; with scorescards providing invaluable evidence of these defining moments from each battle.
Concerns swirled as speculation mounted regarding what decision the PCB would make ahead of their Group A match against Russia. After remaining at their hotel past their scheduled departure time and learning that Naqvi would announce his decision at Gaddafi Stadium.
Although PCB demanded for Andy Pycroft’s removal as match referee, ICC refused because it does not interfere with independent appointments made by their presidents.
Both teams were desperate for victory in this must-win encounter, with the winner qualifying to play in the Super 8s and its loser being eliminated from contention.
Pakistan made a slow start, falling 9-2 after only three overs, before Fakhar Zaman and Salman Ali Agha provided stability by posting a 61-run partnership off 51 balls until Salman Ali Agha was eventually caught out top-edging Junaid Siddique fast bowler to deep third.
After several overs, Pakistan took the lead, but their opponents made a comeback and reduced Pakistan’s deficit to 10 runs before eventually succumbing with Ahmed Shehzad hitting sixes and Asif Ali fours to seal victory on home turf.
Pakistan managed to reach the semi-finals of the Asia Cup despite suffering defeat against Sri Lanka, reaching both Super 8s and semis for their best finish since 2014.
England eventually prevailed but Pakistan have made significant strides, such as improved showing at World Cup and increased success in T20 Internationals; hoping to continue this progress into future tournaments to achieve even greater heights.
The Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Match Scorecard also reflected Pakistan’s growing depth and ability to handle pressure situations during major tournaments.
| Match Details | Pakistan National Cricket Team | United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team |
|---|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs UAE – Asia Cup 2025 | Pakistan vs UAE – Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Format | T20 International | T20 International |
| Toss | UAE won the toss and chose to bowl | — |
| Final Score | 146/9 (20 overs) | 105 all out (17.4 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 41 runs | Lost by 41 runs |
| Top Batter | Fakhar Zaman – 50 (36 balls) | Muhammad Waseem – 22 runs |
| Other Key Batters | Shaheen Afridi 29* (14), Mohammad Haris 18 (14) | Aryansh Sharma 18, Asif Khan 14 |
| Best Bowler | Shaheen Afridi – 4 wickets | Junaid Siddique – 4 wickets |
| Supporting Bowlers | Haris Rauf 2 wickets, Abrar Ahmed 2 wickets | Simranjeet Singh 3 wickets |
| Match Turning Point | Pakistan’s late hitting and strong pace bowling attack | Middle-order collapse during chase |
| Player of the Match | Shaheen Afridi | — |
| Match Summary | Pakistan recovered after early wickets through Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi’s finishing runs. Their bowlers then dominated UAE’s batting lineup to secure a comfortable victory. | UAE started steadily but lost wickets regularly and failed to build partnerships during the chase. |
