The Pakistan vs UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 ignited with a thrilling clash on August 30, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan secured a commanding 31-run victory over UAE in the second match. Batting first, Pakistan posted a daunting 207 all out, driven by Saim Ayub’s blistering 69 off 38 and Hasan Nawaz’s rapid 56 off 26. UAE fought valiantly, with Asif Khan’s heroic 77 off 35, but fell short at 176/8, undone by Hasan Ali’s 3/47 and Mohammad Nawaz’s economical 2/21.
Match Overview: Pakistan’s Dominant Display in Sharjah
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Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, won the toss and elected to bat on a Sharjah pitch with short boundaries, perfect for high-scoring T20s. Their 207 was built on Ayub’s aggressive 69 (4 fours, 3 sixes) and Nawaz’s explosive 56 (3 fours, 4 sixes), with late cameos from Mohammad Nawaz (25) and Faheem Ashraf (16). UAE’s chase started brightly with Muhammad Waseem’s 33 off 20, but a powerplay collapse to 54/3 and consistent wickets derailed them. Asif Khan’s stunning 77 kept hopes alive, but Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Hasan Ali and Nawaz, sealed a 31-run win. Key stat: Pakistan’s second straight win in the tri-series, topping the points table. Player of the Match: Saim Ayub.
Pakistan Innings: Ayub and Nawaz’s Fireworks Set 208
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Pakistan’s innings began shakily, losing Sahibzada Farhan (8) in the first over to Junaid Siddique and Fakhar Zaman (6) to Haider Ali, slipping to 38/2 in 3.1 overs. Saim Ayub’s 69 off 38 (25-ball fifty) stabilized the innings, smashing two sixes off Jawadullah. Hasan Nawaz took over, hammering a 24-ball 56, including three consecutive sixes off Haider Ali. Mohammad Nawaz (25 off 14) and Faheem Ashraf (16 off 7) powered 44 runs in the final four overs. Junaid Siddique (3/40) and Saghir Khan (3 wickets) were UAE’s best, but their bowlers struggled to contain Pakistan’s late surge.
Pakistan Innings Table:
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | b Siddique | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Saim Ayub | c Waseem b Saghir | 69 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 181.57 |
| Fakhar Zaman | b Haider | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Chopra b Siddique | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Hasan Nawaz | c Chopra b Haider | 56 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 215.38 |
| Mohammad Haris (wk) | c Waseem b Siddique | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c D’Souza b Saghir | 25 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 178.57 |
| Faheem Ashraf | run out (Jawadullah) | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 228.57 |
| Hasan Ali | b Siddique | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Salman Mirza | run out (Waseem) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 2) | 4 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs (RR: 10.35) | 207 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 10.00 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12.00 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Saghir Khan | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9.00 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fall of Wickets: 9-1 (Farhan, 0.5), 38-2 (Zaman, 3.1), 74-3 (Agha, 7.5), 104-4 (Ayub, 11.3), 161-5 (Nawaz, 15.4), 169-6 (Haris, 16.3), 177-7 (Nawaz, 17.2), 203-8 (Ali, 19.3), 205-9 (Ashraf, 19.5), 207-10 (Mirza, 20).
[Image: Saim Ayub smashing a boundary, UAE fielders scrambling, Sharjah stadium glowing.]
UAE Innings: Asif Khan’s Heroics Fall Short
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UAE’s chase roared to life with Muhammad Waseem (33 off 20, 4 fours, 1 six) and Muhammad Zohaib (13) racing to 39/1 in 4 overs. Mohammad Nawaz’s breakthrough, dismissing Zohaib, and Waseem’s run-out in the sixth over left UAE at 54/3. Asif Khan’s explosive 77 off 35 (6 fours, 6 sixes, 25-ball fifty) sparked hopes, but wickets fell steadily—Alishan Sharafu (6), Rahul Chopra (4), and Dhruv Parashar (10). Hasan Ali’s 3/47, including two wickets in the final over, and Nawaz’s tight 2/21 ensured Pakistan’s victory. Asif’s 66 off his last 22 balls narrowed the gap, boosting UAE’s net run rate.
UAE Innings Table:
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Zohaib | c Farhan b Nawaz | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.85 |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | run out (Haris) | 33 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 165.00 |
| Ethan D’Souza | c Agha b Ali | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Alishan Sharafu | c Ayub b Nawaz | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Rahul Chopra (wk) | c Haris b Ayub | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Asif Khan | c Farhan b Ali | 77 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 220.00 |
| Dhruv Parashar | c Nawaz b Mirza | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Saghir Khan | c Agha b Ali | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 188.88 |
| Haider Ali | not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Junaid Siddique | not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 7) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 20 overs (RR: 8.80) | 176/8 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Mirza | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 11.75 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saim Ayub | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3.00 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fall of Wickets: 39-1 (Zohaib, 4.1), 54-2 (Waseem, 5.5), 54-3 (D’Souza, 5.6), 68-4 (Sharafu, 8.4), 76-5 (Chopra, 10.2), 130-6 (Parashar, 16.2), 175-7 (Khan, 19.2), 176-8 (Saghir, 19.4).
[Image: Asif Khan blasting a six, Pakistan fielders watching, Sharjah stadium vibrant.]
Key Performances: Stars Who Lit Up Sharjah
- Saim Ayub (Pakistan): 69 off 38, 1/6—fiery batting and tight bowling, Player of the Match.
- Hasan Nawaz (Pakistan): 56 off 26—explosive second T20I fifty, dismantled Haider Ali.
- Asif Khan (UAE): 77 off 35—heroic knock, highest individual score for UAE.
- Hasan Ali (Pakistan): 3/47—key wickets, sealed the game in the final over.
- Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan): 2/21—economical spell, broke UAE’s early momentum.
Tactics Talk: Pakistan’s Power and UAE’s Fight
Pakistan exploited Sharjah’s short boundaries with Ayub’s aggression and Nawaz’s late onslaught, setting a challenging 208. Their bowling, sans Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, relied on Nawaz’s spin (4 overs, 5.25 economy) and Hasan Ali’s pace to disrupt UAE’s chase. UAE’s explosive start through Waseem was undone by a costly run-out and Nawaz’s tight bowling. Asif Khan’s counterattack showed UAE’s potential, but their middle order lacked depth. Pakistan’s deep batting and varied bowling attack overwhelmed UAE, who need more consistency to challenge top teams.