By Syeda Rubab 
Match Overview U.A.E. vs Pakistan – UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025
The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 continues with United Arab Emirates (UAE) taking on Pakistan in the 2nd Match at Sharjah on August 30, 2025. The UAE will look to use familiar home conditions to challenge the higher-ranked Pakistan side, while Pakistan will aim to build early momentum in the series after their strong start.
Recent Form
- United Arab Emirates – L, W, W, W, L: An improving side with notable wins, but lacking consistency against top-tier teams.
- Pakistan – W, W, L, W, W: In good touch, with four wins in their last five matches.
Players to Watch – United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Muhammad Waseem – UAE’s batting talisman, with 245 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 146.7. A proven match-winner if he gets going in the powerplay.
- Muhammad Zohaib – Middle-order reliability, scoring 219 runs in 9 matches at an average of 27.38.
- Haider Ali – UAE’s standout bowler, with 16 wickets in 9 matches, boasting an economy of just 5.11.
- Saghir Khan – A handy option with 9 wickets in 6 games, known for crucial breakthroughs.
Players to Watch – Pakistan (PAK)
- Sahibzada Farhan – Consistent top-order batter, with 250 runs in 7 matches at an average of 35.71 and SR of 148.8.
- Hasan Nawaz – A young power-hitter, tallying 242 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 162.41.
- Mohammad Nawaz – A key all-rounder, with 12 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of just 6.00.
- Hasan Ali – The experienced pacer, with 9 wickets in 5 games, always dangerous with new-ball swing.
Head-to-Head Record U.A.E. vs Pakistan – UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025
- Feb 29, 2016 – Pakistan won by 7 wickets with 8 balls to spare.
Summary: Pakistan lead the H2H (1–0). This will be the first UAE–Pakistan T20I since 2016, making it a historic rematch at Sharjah.
Match Prediction U.A.E. vs Pakistan – UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025
The UAE will rely heavily on Muhammad Waseem’s batting and Haider Ali’s bowling to trouble Pakistan. However, Pakistan’s depth in batting and bowling gives them a clear edge. Prediction: Pakistan start favorites, but UAE could spring a surprise if their top-order fires.
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