Pakistan vs UAE LIVE Score, Asia Cup 2025: Shaheen Afridi's late cameo pulls PAK to fighting 146/9

Pakistan face a do-or-die clash against the UAE in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage, with the match effectively serving as a virtual knockout for a Super Four spot. Amidst the no-handshake controversy with India, Pakistan now need to regroup quickly on the field after their disappointing performance against their arch-rivals. Salman Agha and Co. are not the favourites this tournament, but that doesn't mean they can afford to get knocked out in the group stage only.

After a win against Oman in their first match, Pakistan crumbled against high-quality Indian spin attack. They were absolute no match to the Indian team as the fearless batting approach from Suryakumar Yadav and Co. blew them away in Dubai.

The PCB lodged a complaint with the ICC, alleging that match referee Andy Pycroft instructed skipper Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during the toss in their Asia Cup clash on Sunday. However, on Tuesday, the ICC dismissed Pakistan’s demand to drop Pycroft from the officiating panel, despite the PCB reportedly warning of a potential pullout from the tournament—a move that could have resulted in significant financial repercussions for the host nation.

Meanwhile, the UAE, on the other hand, suffered a crushing defeat against India in their opening clash, but they bounced back to trump Oman to keep themselves alive in the contest.

The UAE have a golden opportunity to push for a Super 4 spot as they prepare to face a Pakistan team still reeling from back-to-back defeats and off-field distractions. Playing at home, the hosts will look to capitalize on Pakistan’s dip in form, but will need flawless execution of their plans when they clash with Salman Ali Agha’s side.

UAE qualified for the tournament by winning the ACC Men's Premier Cup last and came into the event following a tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan. They have showed flashes of brilliance but never could sustain it over the entire match and it will be about holding on to the advantageous positions.

Pakistan’s bowling unit will need to regroup quickly, with Shaheen Shah Afridi and his fellow bowlers expected to put the heavy defeat against India behind them. While they may enter as favourites, complacency could be costly against a spirited UAE side.

Pakistan vs UAE Highlights Asia Cup 2025:

- Pakistan score 146/9 (F Zaman 50; J Siddique 4/18, S Singh 3/26) in 20 overs vs UAE in Group A match in Dubai.

- Simranjeet Singh dealt Pakistan a major setback with two quick strikes in an over.

- Salman Agha’s troubled stay at the crease comes to an end with 27-ball 20.

- Fakhar Zaman smashed Parashar for back-to-back sixes but Pakistan still under pressure.

- In the very first over of the match, Junaid Siddique struck early to send Saim Ayub back for another duck.

- After the match was pushed back by an hour, UAE elected to field against Pakistan in Dubai.

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