Pakistan beats UAE in Asia Cup 2025 to enter Super 4 Rematch with India: Pycroft Controversy, Highlights & Full Scorecard
- Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 41 runs in a tense, controversy-marred Group A encounter at the Asia Cup 2025, held in Dubai on September 17.
- The match, delayed by one hour due to a high-profile row with match referee Andy Pycroft, saw Pakistan qualify for the Super Four stage to set up a highly anticipated clash with India on Sunday.
Match Details
- Event: Asia Cup 2025, Group A, Match 10
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Date: September 17, 2025
- Result: Pakistan won by 41 runs (Pakistan 146/9 in 20 overs, UAE 105/10 in 17.4 overs).
- According to cricbuzz.com, Live Cricket Scores:
https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/130096/pak-vs-uae-10th-match-group-a-asia-cup-2025
Match Controversy & Delay: The Pycroft Incident
- The match began one hour late due to Pakistan’s protest against match referee Andy Pycroft after a handshake controversy in their previous match against India.
- The PCB objected to Pycroft instructing the captains to forgo tradition, nearly resulting in Pakistan’s withdrawal from the tournament.
- Pycroft later apologized, calling the incident a “miscommunication,” allowing the fixture to proceed.
Pakistan’s upcoming Asia Cup 2025 matches in the Super Four stage:
- September 21, 2025: India vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, 8:00 PM IST
- September 23, 2025: Pakistan vs B1 (Winner of Group B) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM IST
- September 25, 2025: Pakistan vs B2 (Runner-up of Group B) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, 8:00 PM IST
These matches follow Pakistan’s qualification from Group A after their win over UAE and will determine who progresses to the final on September 28, 2025.
- According to cricbuzz.com, Post Match Show:
https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-videos/143998/cricbuzz-live-pak-v-uae-asia-cup-2025-post-match-show
Pakistan Innings Highlights & Scorecard
Put in to bat, Pakistan suffered early setbacks but Fakhar Zaman stabilized their innings with a fluent 50 off 36 deliveries. Shaheen Shah Afridi’s late cameo (29* off 14) boosted Pakistan to a defendable 146/9. Junaid Siddique starred for UAE, taking 4/18; Simranjeet Singh chipped in with 3/26.
Pakistan Batting:
- Fakhar Zaman: 50 (36)
- Shaheen Afridi: 29* (14)
- Salman Ali Agha: 20 (27)
Top UAE Bowlers:
- Junaid Siddique: 4/18
- Simranjeet Singh: 3/26
Pakistan Total: 146/9 (20 overs)
UAE Innings Highlights & Scorecard
Chasing 147, the UAE stumbled after a promising start. Rahul Chopra steadied the innings with 35 off 35, while Dhruv Parashar contributed 20. After a 48-run partnership, wickets tumbled quickly as Pakistan’s bowlers tightened the screws: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed each bagged two wickets. UAE were bowled out for 105 in 17.4 overs.
UAE Batting:
- Rahul Chopra: 35 (35)
- Dhruv Parashar: 20 (23)
- Zahoor Khan: 11 (9)
Top Pakistani Bowlers:
- Shaheen Afridi: 2/16
- Haris Rauf: 2 wickets
- Abrar Ahmed: 2/13
UAE Total: 105/10 (17.4 overs)
Star Performers
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan): All-round hero, scoring 29* and taking 2 wickets, named Player of the Match.
- Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan): Anchored the innings with a crucial half-century.
- Junaid Siddique (UAE): Claimed four Pakistani wickets, key figure in UAE’s bowling.
- Rahul Chopra (UAE): Top scorer in a shaky chase.
Full Scorecards for Both Innings:
Here are the Full scorecards for both innings from the Pakistan vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match. Pakistan posted 146/9 in 20 overs, while UAE managed only 105/10 in 17.4 overs, giving Pakistan a 41-run victory.
Pakistan Innings Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 50 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 138.88 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 20 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 74.07 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 29* | 14 | 2 | 2 | 207.14 |
| Mohammad Haris | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Khushdil Shah | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.54 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Haris Rauf | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
Extras: 7
Total: 146/9 (20 overs)
Top UAE bowlers:
- Junaid Siddique: 4/18 (4 overs)
- Simranjeet Singh: 3/26 (4 overs)
- Muhammad Rohid Khan: 1/28 (4 overs)
UAE Innings Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Chopra | 35 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 20 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 86.95 |
| Alishan Sharafu | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Muhammad Waseem | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Muhammad Zohaib | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Asif Khan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harshit Kaushik | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zahoor Khan | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Simranjeet Singh | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Haider Ali | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Muhammad Rohid | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Total: 105/10 (17.4 overs)
Top Pakistan bowlers:
- Shaheen Afridi: 2/16 (3 overs)
- Haris Rauf: 2/19 (2.4 overs)
- Abrar Ahmed: 2/13 (4 overs)
- Saim Ayub: 1/18 (4 overs)
- Salman Ali Agha: 1/9 (1 over)
These scorecards provide a complete breakdown of both Pakistan and UAE’s batting and bowling in this Group A clash.
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