The second clash of the T20 Tri-Series 2025 in the UAE will see the United Arab Emirates (UAE) take on Pakistan on August 30, 2025, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 8:30 PM IST and is a vital fixture for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This tri-series also features Afghanistan and serves as an excellent platform for the participating sides to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the marquee tournament.
Match Details
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Match: United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan, 2nd T20, Tri-Series
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Date: August 30, 2025
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Time: 8:30 PM IST
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Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
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Live Streaming: FanCode app and website via OTTplay Premium
Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and UAE have faced each other only once in T20I history, with Pakistan emerging victorious in their sole encounter back in 2016. However, UAE cricket has evolved significantly since then, producing talented cricketers who can compete at this level. This will be a golden opportunity for UAE to script history against a top-tier team like Pakistan.
Team Overview
Pakistan
Pakistan enters this contest with a fresh-looking squad under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha. The management has chosen to rest star players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, giving youngsters and fringe players a chance to prove their worth ahead of the Asia Cup. The team boasts a strong pace attack led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, while the batting unit will rely heavily on Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub for aggressive starts. The presence of experienced all-rounders like Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz provides balance to the side.
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (C), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim, Sufiyan Muqeem, Salman Mirza.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE, led by Muhammad Waseem, enters this match as the underdog but with the advantage of playing in familiar conditions. They will bank on senior pros like Rohan Mustafa and Asif Khan, while youngsters such as Aryansh Sharma and Alishan Sharafu bring fresh energy to the squad. Their bowling attack, featuring spinners like Haider Ali and Zuhaib Zubair, could pose a serious threat to Pakistan on a Sharjah pitch that often assists spin.
UAE Squad: Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Saghir Khan.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Mohammad Haris, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Rohan Mustafa, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Saghir Khan.
Pitch and Conditions
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced surface, offering something for both batters and bowlers. While the ball comes nicely onto the bat, spinners often get assistance in the middle overs. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier. Expect a first-innings score in the range of 160-175 runs.
Key Players to Watch
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Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (pace spearhead), Fakhar Zaman (aggressive opener), Haris Rauf (death overs specialist).
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UAE: Muhammad Waseem (captain and leading batter), Rohan Mustafa (all-rounder), Haider Ali (spinner).
Probable Scenarios and Match Prediction
Pakistan enters this contest as the clear favorite due to its superior depth and international experience. However, UAE could challenge if their spinners exploit the conditions well and their top order fires early. Still, given the strength of Pakistan’s pace attack and batting lineup, Pakistan is expected to win this clash comfortably.