Pakistan will face the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai for the 10th Match of Group A in the Asia Cup 2025. This crucial encounter promises to be an exciting contest as both teams battle for survival in the group stage.
These two teams have a compelling history in T20I cricket, with Pakistan holding a significant advantage over the UAE in their 2 previous encounters. Pakistan comes into this match with dominant momentum, having won their last 2 encounters against the UAE.
Both teams have shown contrasting recent form in their last 5 matches. Pakistan has been inconsistent with 3 wins and 2 losses, while UAE has struggled with just 1 win and 4 losses.
PAK vs UAE Men’s Asia Cup T20 Match Preview
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium provides excellent conditions for T20 cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that slightly favors bowling. Recent statistics show that spinners have a marginal advantage at this venue, having taken 31 wickets compared to 27 by pacers in the last 5 T20 matches.
The venue has a record of moderate-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 129 runs.
Note: There is still uncertainty regarding Pakistan’s participation in the game due to the handshake controversy that occurred during the last match between India and Pakistan. Pakistan has not yet confirmed its participation in the match.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates |
| Date | September 17th, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST, 6:30 PM Local |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 – Group A |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with decent bowling conditions |
| Average Score | 129 runs (first innings average), total scores around 130-150 expected |
| Favors | Slight advantage for spinners (31 wickets vs 27 for pacers) |
| Surface | Good for bowling with expected scores between 130 and 150 runs |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions expected for match day |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first (88% success rate) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Moderate conditions expected |
| Humidity | Normal levels |
| Wind Speed | Light winds |
| Rain Chance | Minimal precipitation expected |
| Overall | Clear conditions with no weather interruption anticipated |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Dubai International Cricket Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bowl first, with 88% of captains opting to chase in recent T20 matches. Teams bowling first have won 67.74% of matches at this venue, indicating that chasing provides a significant strategic advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
Both teams have reported fully fit squads with no major injury concerns heading into this crucial Group A encounter.
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PAK vs UAE Head-to-Head Records
- PAK beat UAE by 31 runs: PAK – 171/5 (20), UAE – 140/7 (20) (04 Sep, 2025)
- PAK beat UAE by 31 runs: PAK – 207/10 (20), UAE – 176/8 (20) (30 Aug, 2025)
- PAK beat UAE by 7 wickets: UAE – 131/3 (18.4), PAK – 129/6 (20) (29 Feb, 2016)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| M Nawaz (Captain) | Scored 93 runs and took 7 wickets in 5 matches |
| S Ayub (Vice Captain) | Scored 28 runs and took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| F Zaman | Scored 169 runs in 5 matches |
| M Haris | Scored 86 runs in 5 matches |
| S Afridi | Took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
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