A Confident Win in Sharjah
Pakistan finished their tri-series group stage on a high, beating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 31 runs in Sharjah. The win confirmed their spot in the final against Afghanistan.
Fakhar and Nawaz Provide the Finish
Fakhar Zaman was back in form with a fluent unbeaten 77 from 44 balls. He held the innings together before cutting loose in the final overs.
In the last two overs, Fakhar and Mohammad Nawaz added 42 quick runs. That late burst pushed Pakistan to 171/5, a total that gave them full control of the game.
Abrar Ahmed’s Career-Best Spell
The match turned on Abrar Ahmed’s bowling. The leg-spinner delivered his career-best figures of 4 for 9, taking out key UAE batters including captain Muhammad Waseem and the in-form Asif Khan.
His spell broke UAE’s chase and was the main reason Pakistan walked away with the win.
UAE’s Effort with the Bat
Alishan Sharafu fought hard with a solid 68, giving UAE some hope. But wickets kept tumbling, and the innings closed at 140/7 — still 31 runs short.
What’s Next
Pakistan will now meet Afghanistan in the tri-series final, a clash that promises plenty of intensity.
For UAE, the focus shifts to the Asia Cup 2025. As hosts, they’ll look to learn from this defeat and aim for stronger performances against bigger sides in the coming weeks.
Final Word
Pakistan’s performance had everything — steady batting, explosive finishing, and game-changing bowling. Fakhar Zaman’s return to form was a welcome sight, but it was Abrar Ahmed’s spell that truly sealed the result.
