Pakistan Secures Victory Over UAE in Thrilling T20I Match

In an exciting T20I match, Pakistan secured a 31-run victory against the UAE, thanks to stellar performances from Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz. Pakistan set a challenging target of 207 runs, with Ayub scoring 69 runs and Nawaz adding 38. Despite a valiant effort from Asif Khan, who scored 77 runs for the UAE, the team fell short, ending their innings at 176. This match marks another significant win for Pakistan in the T20 format.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 31, 2025, 08:33 IST

Pakistan's Impressive Performance

In a thrilling T20I encounter, Pakistan achieved their second consecutive victory by defeating the UAE by 31 runs. The team set a formidable target of 207 runs, marking their third-highest total in T20I history. Saim Ayub was the standout performer, delivering an exceptional innings of 69 runs off just 38 balls, showcasing his prowess against the UAE bowlers.

Following Ayub's exit, Hasan Nawaz stepped up, contributing 38 runs from 22 balls. Despite facing a few setbacks with wickets falling in quick succession, the lower middle order, including Mohammad Nawaz (25), Faheem Ashraf (16), and Hasan Ali (9), managed to add 45 runs in the closing overs.

UAE's Struggles and Individual Brilliance

On the other hand, the UAE team faced challenges right from the beginning, relying heavily on their captain Muhammad Waseem, who scored 33 runs. The rest of the batting lineup faltered, succumbing to Pakistan's effective spin attack led by Nawaz and Ayub, which restricted the UAE to a total of 176 runs.

Despite the overall struggle, Asif Khan emerged as a lone fighter for the UAE, scoring an impressive 77 runs off 35 balls, which helped improve the team's net run rate.