The Group A T20 match of Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Pakistan (PAK) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 17 September 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
This is an important match of this T20 tournament of Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time). PAK is second in the points table (2 points, NRR 1.649), while UAE is third (2 points, NRR -2.030).
Both teams will want a win to qualify for the Super Four from the group. The live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Network in India.
PAK vs UAE 2025: Head to Head
There have been 3 matches between PAK and UAE in T20I, in which PAK has taken a 3-0 lead. Both the teams will face each other for the first time this season. In the 2016 Asia Cup, PAK defeated UAE by 7 wickets. PAK has a strong record against UAE.
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Team Status
Pakistan: PAK has won 1 and lost 1 in 2 matches, with which they are second in the points table (NRR 1.649). Sahibzada Farhan (69 runs in 2 matches) and Mohammad Haris (69 runs) have impressed in their batting. Fakhar Zaman scored 40 runs.
Saim Ayub (5 wickets in 2 matches), Faheem Ashraf (2 wickets) and Sufiyan Muqeem (2 wickets) are prominent in bowling. PAK won 3 of their last 5 matches.
United Arab Emirates: UAE won 1 and lost 1 in 2 matches, with which they are third in the points table (NRR -2.030). Alishan Sharafu and Waseem Muhammad have contributed in their batting.
Junaid Siddique is the main bowler in bowling. UAE won 1 of their last 5 matches.
Pakistan (PAK) Probable Playing XI
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Mohammad Haris (WK)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Agha Salman (C)
- Hasan Nawaz
- Khushdil Shah
- Faheem Ashraf
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Afridi
- Abrar Ahmed
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Probable Playing XI
- Aryansh Sharma (WK)
- Waseem Muhammad (C)
- Asif Khan
- Alishan Sharafu
- Muhammad Zohaib Khan
- Muhammad Saghir Khan
- Harshit Kaushik
- Dhruv Parashar
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Jawad Ullah
- Muhammad Rohid Khan
PAK vs UAE Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is fast and bouncy, favoring pace bowlers. Batting average, spin average. Average score in the first innings is 145 runs and in the second 128 runs. Chasing teams can win the match.
Temperature in Dubai on 17 September 2025 is 33°C, clear sky, 0% clouds, 17 km/hr wind, and negligible chance of rain. Full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: PAK vs UAE Today Match Prediction
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Match Prediction: PAK has the strength of Sahibzada Farhan (69 runs) and Mohammad Haris in form in batting, and Saim Ayub (5 wickets) and Faheem Ashraf in bowling. Their recent form (3 wins in last 5) and strong NRR (1.649) will boost confidence.
UAE’s batting is dominated by Alishan Sharafu and Waseem Muhammad, but their weak NRR (-2.030) is a challenge.
PAK’s head-to-head record (3-0) gives them an edge. Some analysts have rated PAK as a 90% favourite.
Based on the statistics, PAK’s chances of winning are 90% and UAE’s are 10%. If PAK bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
UAE need a big innings from Waseem and early wickets from Junaid to win. It could be a one-sided contest, but PAK have the upper hand.
