US EditionAsia Cup: Pakistan make easy work of UAE to set up another India clash on Sunday
Pakistan overcame an hour-long delay and controversy involving the match referee to beat UAE by 41 runs and advance to the Asia Cup Super Four stage.
- Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 match held in Dubai on Wednesday.
- The match faced uncertainty and a delayed start as Pakistan threatened to boycott following tensions after their seven-wicket loss to India last Sunday.
- Pakistan posted 146 for 9 with Fakhar Zaman scoring a half-century and Shaheen Afridi contributing an unbeaten 29 off 14 balls to rescue the innings.
- UAE were dismissed for 105 in 17.4 overs thanks to wickets from Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed, confirming Pakistan’s place in the Super Fours.
- Pakistan will face India again in the Super Fours on September 21 in Dubai, while Sri Lanka advanced from Group B alongside either Bangladesh or Afghanistan.
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