Pakistan I continued my strong run United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 With a win of 31 runs over hosts at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. A sparkling half -century by Fakhar Zaman and a sensational mantra by Abrar Ahmed proved to be decisive as Pakistan defended a competitive clan to maintain pace in the tournament.
Fakhar Zaman anchor Pakistan’s innings
After winning the toss and protesting for batting first, Pakistan made a cautious start, but quickly found a rhythm in the rhythm for experienced fakhar Zaman. Opening the innings, Fakhar saw in the Imperial Touch, gave the ball sweet and used to punish the UAE bowlers whenever he wandered in the line.
He scored 77 runs, set the foundation for Pakistan’s innings, with just 10 fours and 2 sixes. His aggressive intentions put the protest under pressure, and although the wickets fell to the other end, they put the innings together.
Sahibzada Farhan (11 runs 11) and Sam Ayub (11 runs 10) fell cheaply, while Aga Salman (5 runs 5) could not capitalize in his debut. However, Fakhar’s dominance ensured that Pakistan remained on track for a strong clan.
Once Fakhar left, Mohammad Nawaz took charge in the overs of death. Batting with composer and power, he scored 37 runs off 27 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes, extended Pakistan with 170-Marks.
Mohammad Haris (14 out of 17) and Hasan Nawaz (6 runs 6) played supporting roles, but Nawaz’s cameo made the difference in the final over. Pakistan eventually ended at 171/5 in its 20 overs, in total which was challenging on the Sharjah surface.
Among the UAE bowlers, Hyder Ali-I Pick, which was finishing with 2/17 in 4 overs, including Fakhar’s Big Wicket. Muhammad Rohid Khan (1/21) also impressed, which prevents the run rate during the mid -over.
UAE conflict against Abrar Ahmed’s talent
Chasing 172, the UAE needed a strong start, but under the leadership of Pakistan bowlers, Shaheen Afridi (1/23), hit him quickly to put them on the back leg. While Wasim Muhammad (19 runs 19) tried to stabilize the innings, it was Alishan Sharafu who took charge of chasing.
Sharafu played one of the best innings of his career, scoring a brave 68 off 51 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. His clean hitting gave hopes to the hosts, but the lack of support from the other end made it difficult to chase.
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This is the place where Abrar Ahmed decisively changed the match in Pakistan’s favor. Leg-spinner gave his best bowling figures in T20I, finishing with 4 wickets for just 9 runs in his 4 overs. He eliminated the order of the UAE, removing prominent batsmen such as Rahul Chopra and Ethan Dasza, and ensured that Pakistan remained strongly under control.
Best bowling figures for Abrar Ahmed in T20Is 🔥
Over: 4
Wickets: 4
Run: 9
Economy: 2.2#Abrarahmed #Uaevspak #PakistAncrick pic.twitter.com/emhi3QQSCN– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) September 5, 2025
Dhruv Parshar (15 runs 15) and Hyder Ali-I (12 runs 9) added some resistance, but the asking rate was very high. UAE eventually ended at 140/7 in 20 overs, Falling less than 31 runs,
For the talent of his bowling, Abrar was made the player of the match.
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