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The Asia Cup 2025 is heating up, and all eyes now turn to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium where Pakistan will face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a do-or-die encounter on Wednesday. With both teams having played two matches each—winning one and losing one—this clash effectively acts as a virtual knockout, with the winner securing a berth in the Super 4 stage.
Pakistan looking for stability
Pakistan, known for their strong tournament history, enter this contest under pressure after a mixed run so far. While their star-studded lineup boasts big names with both bat and ball, inconsistency has hurt them. Their batting unit, led by skipper Salman Ali Agha, will be expected to fire at the top, while the middle order must contribute to avoid collapses. With Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz spearheading the bowling attack, Pakistan’s pace battery remains their biggest weapon on the Dubai surface.
UAE aiming to create history
The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, have been the surprise package of Group A. Their spirited performance against stronger opposition has earned them respect and made this encounter a potential thriller. A win here would take them into the Super 4s for the first time, a historic moment for UAE cricket. Their batting will rely heavily on Muhammad Waseem to provide stability, while the bowling unit, armed with spinners who know the Dubai conditions well, could prove tricky for Pakistan’s batters.
PAK vs UAE Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 17, 8:00 pm IST / 02:30 pm GMT / 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
PAK vs UAE, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is:
Matches Played: 3 | PAK won: 3 | UAE won: 0 | No results: 0
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium surface has traditionally offered a balance between bat and ball. While pacers get early movement under lights, spinners often play a crucial role as the game progresses. Teams chasing have enjoyed better results, making the toss an important factor in this virtual knockout.
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Squads:
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza
United Arab Emirates: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Aryansh Sharma, Matiullah Khan, Ethan DSouza, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan
PAK vs UAE, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bowl first
- UAE powerplay score: 30-40
- UAE overall score: 140-150
Case 2:
- United Arab Emirates wins the toss and bowls first
- PAK powerplay score: 40-50
- PAK overall score: 160-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game
