Pakistan Seal your place in super four Asia Cup 2025 After a clinical 41 -run win United Arab Emirates (UAE) At Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The night star was Shaheen Afridi, who took both the bat and the ball to guide his side through a difficult competition.
Pakistan struggles quickly but gets cured to post a competitive total
After winning the toss of the UAE, the option to bat first and chose Bowl, Pakistan made an unstable start. Both Sahibzada Farhan (5 runs 12) and Sam Ayub (0 from 0) departed quickly, putting pressure on the middle order.
It was Fakhar Zaman, who launched an innings anchor with a solid 50 off 36 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes to keep Pakistan together. The contribution of Aga Salman (27 to 20 runs) and Mohammad Haris (18 on 14) carried forward the scoreboard but failed to dominate the UAE bowlers.
Came courtesy to flourish late Shaheen AfridiWho scored 29 runs in just 14 delivery including three fours and two sixes, giving Pakistan 146/9 in 20 overs.
For the UAE, Junaid Siddiq was outstanding with the ball, ended with 4/18 in his four overs, while Simranjit Singh Kang impressed with 3/26. His efforts banned Pakistan from posting a bigger score.
UAE stumbles in run-chase
Chasing 147, the UAE needed a strong start, but stumbled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling. Alishan Sharafu (12 runs) and Wasim Muhammad (15 runs 15 runs) made a brilliant debut, but Quick wickets chased.
Rahul Chopra stood long while fighting 35 off 35 balls, while Dhruv Parshar (23 to 20) tried to stabilize the innings. However, the middle order fell under pressure, with Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik and Junaid Siddiqu to all score to score.
UAE eventually excluded 105 in 17.4 oversFalling well with the target.
Pakistan’s bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi proved to be very strong for the UAE batsmen. Afridi returned 2/16 figures in three overs, making its explosive batting cameo first in the game.
He got the support of Abrar Ahmed (2/13) and Haris Rauf (2/19), while Sam Ayub (1/18) and Aga Salman (1/9) pasted with major successes. His joint effort ensured Pakistan’s dominance throughout the innings.
Match player
For his all -round talent, Shaheen Afridi was named the Player of the Match. His critical 29 took Pakistan to a rescue score under the order, and his initial attacks with the ball derailed the UAE’s hopes of chasing the target.
With this result, Pakistan progressed on the Super Four Stage of the Asia Cup 2025, while the UAE campaign ended.
