Today, September 1st, a do-or-die match in the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This, the 10th match of Group A, will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.
Sports News: The 10th match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. This encounter is considered crucial for both teams, as the winning side will secure its place in the Super 4. In the Group A points table, the Indian team has maintained the top position by winning both their opening matches. Pakistan has secured the second spot with one win out of two matches. Meanwhile, the UAE team, having registered a victory against Oman, is currently in third place.
Group A Standings
In the Group A points table, the Indian team is at the top, having won both their initial matches. Pakistan holds the second position with one victory from two games. The UAE team, which secured a win against Oman, is in third place. Oman has been eliminated from the race for the trophy after losing both their opening matches. Qualification for both teams is imperative in this encounter, hence this match is considered highly exciting and significant in terms of results.
Focus on the Pakistan Squad
In the Pakistan team, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are the primary hopes for the batting lineup. They will be responsible for providing a b start and anchoring the middle order. In bowling, Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Afridi can turn the tide of the match. The Dubai pitch can offer assistance to both fast bowlers and spinners. Experienced Afridi, in particular, could prove vital for the team in crucial moments of the match, especially during the death overs.
Strengths of the UAE Squad
The UAE team is also ready to showcase a stellar performance against Pakistan. Muhammad Waseem and Ali Shan Sharafu can bolster the team's batting. Their responsibility will be to outsmart Pakistan's experienced bowling attack. In bowling, Haider Ali and Junaid Siddique can play decisive roles. Their spin and seam bowling might put pressure on the Pakistani batsmen.
Pitch Report: Will Batsmen or Bowlers Shine?
So far in the Asia Cup and other T20 matches in Dubai, spinners have received more assistance. Consequently, teams are fielding extra spinners. Spin could play a significant role in the match between Pakistan and the UAE. The Dubai pitch also aids fast bowlers. Batsmen will need to play cautiously. If a batsman gets set, there is a high probability of scoring a big inning.
Statistically speaking, a total of 114 T20 matches have been played in Dubai to date. The team batting first has won 52 matches, while the team batting second has won 61 matches. The average first-innings score here is 139 runs.
Head-to-Head Record and Weather Conditions
A total of 3 T20 matches have been played between Pakistan and the UAE so far. Pakistan has won all three of these encounters. This time, the UAE team will enter the field with a spirit of revenge. The weather in Dubai is hot and humid. On the match day, the maximum temperature is estimated to be 39 degrees Celsius and the minimum 31 degrees Celsius. In such weather conditions, a slow bounce and a slow pitch could be beneficial for the bowlers.
Probable Squads for Both Teams
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Ali Shan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (Captain), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zoheb, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra (Wicketkeeper), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Aryansh Sharma, Matiullah Khan, Ethan D'Souza, Simranjit Singh, Sagheer Khan.
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (Wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (Captain), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza.
