🏏 Pakistan vs UAE: Abrar Ahmed’s Magical 4/9 & Fakhar Zaman’s Blazing 77 Power Pakistan to 31-Run Victory | Sharjah T20I Tri-Series 2025
Date: September 4, 2025
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Tournament: UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025
Result: 🇵🇰 Pakistan won by 31 runs
🌟 Introduction
Pakistan continued their dominance in the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 with a convincing 31-run win over the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah. While the batting unit delivered a competitive total, it was Abrar Ahmed’s sensational 4/9 — the fourth-best figures by a Pakistan spinner in T20Is — that sealed the game for the Men in Green.
Alongside Abrar, Fakhar Zaman played a breathtaking unbeaten knock of 77 runs off just 44 balls, supported by Mohammad Nawaz’s quickfire 37, ensuring Pakistan posted a challenging 171/5 on a tricky surface.
This victory not only boosted Pakistan’s confidence ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 but also intensified the team selection debates around underperforming players like Mohammad Haris and the exclusion of Mohammad Rizwan.
📌 Match Summary
| Match | Pakistan vs UAE, 5th Match, UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| Date | Thursday, 4 September 2025 |
| Result | Pakistan won by 31 runs |
| Pakistan Innings | 171/5 (20 overs) |
| UAE Innings | 140/7 (20 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Abrar Ahmed – 4/9 🎯 |
| Top Scorer | Fakhar Zaman – 77* (44) 🔥 |
| Top UAE Batter | Alishan Sharafu – 68 (51) ⚡ |
| Series Standing | Pakistan moves to the top of the table |
🏏 Pakistan’s Innings: Fakhar Zaman Steals the Show
Pakistan’s batting started aggressively but faced early hiccups after losing quick wickets in the powerplay.
Key Highlights of Pakistan’s Batting
- Sahibzada Farhan gave a brisk start with 16 off 11, but couldn’t capitalize.
- Saim Ayub struggled and departed for just 11 off 10.
- Salman Ali Agha, the captain, fell cheaply for 7 off 5.
- Mohammad Haris disappointed once again, scoring 14 off 17 — raising questions about his place in the squad.
- Fakhar Zaman, however, delivered a masterclass, smashing 77 off 44 balls with 10 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 175.
- Mohammad Nawaz played a brilliant cameo, scoring 37 off 27 balls, ensuring Pakistan reached a defendable 171/5.
📌 Fakhar Zaman’s T20I Stats in 2025
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 345 | 43.1 | 152.6 | 3 | 0 |
Expert Take:
“People don’t give Fakhar Zaman the respect he deserves. He’s been a match-winner for Pakistan for the last decade,” — Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan captain.
🎯 Abrar Ahmed’s Magical Spell: 4/9 — Pakistan’s Mystery Spinner Strikes Again
If Fakhar laid the foundation with his bat, Abrar Ahmed destroyed UAE’s chase with a dream spell. The mystery spinner claimed 4 wickets for just 9 runs in 4 overs, becoming the fourth-best Pakistani spinner in T20I history.
Abrar Ahmed’s Wickets
- 🏏 Muhammad Waseem (c) – caught on the very first ball of Abrar’s second over
- 🏏 Asif Khan – deceived with a ripping leg-break
- 🏏 Rahul Chopra – trapped lbw for a golden duck
- 🏏 Harshit Kaushik – taken at cover
📌 Best Bowling Figures by Pakistan Spinners in T20Is
| Rank | Player | Figures | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sufiyan Muqeem | 5/3 | Zimbabwe | 2024 |
| 2 | Imad Wasim | 5/14 | West Indies | 2016 |
| 3 | Shadab Khan | 4/8 | Hong Kong | 2022 |
| 4 | Abrar Ahmed | 4/9 | UAE | 2025 |
🇦🇪 UAE’s Chase: Alishan Sharafu Fights Alone
UAE started steadily but couldn’t handle Pakistan’s spin attack:
- Alishan Sharafu scored a valiant 68 off 51 balls, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes.
- Captain Muhammad Waseem added 19 off 19 but fell early.
- UAE’s middle order collapsed against Abrar’s brilliance.
- Eventually, UAE managed only 140/7 in 20 overs, losing by 31 runs.
📊 Pakistan vs UAE: Full Scorecard
Pakistan Innings – 171/5 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 77* | 44 | 10 | 2 | 175.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 37* | 27 | 3 | 2 | 137.03 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 145.45 |
| Saim Ayub | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110.00 |
| Mohammad Haris | 14 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 82.35 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
UAE Innings – 140/7 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | 68 | 51 | 4 | 4 | 133.33 |
| Muhammad Waseem | 19 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 18* | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Haider Ali | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Rest | Fell cheaply vs Abrar Ahmed | — | — | — |
🏆 Tri-Series Points Table After Pakistan’s Win
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan 🇵🇰 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.038 |
| Afghanistan 🇦🇫 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.283 |
| UAE 🇦🇪 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.667 |
📅 Pakistan will now face Afghanistan in the Tri-Series Final on September 10, 2025.
⚡ Asia Cup 2025 Preparations: Selection Dilemma
While Pakistan celebrated this win, the Rizwan vs Haris debate continues:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 85 | 2643 | 49.8 | 129.6 | ✅ Consistent |
| Mohammad Haris | 20 | 238 | 14.8 | 116.4 | ❌ Struggling |
With the Asia Cup 2025 around the corner, Pakistan selectors face mounting pressure to bring back Rizwan and stabilize the top order.
📢 Key Takeaways
- Pakistan vs UAE T20 2025 highlights
- Abrar Ahmed 4/9 spell
- Fakhar Zaman unbeaten 77
- UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 points table
- Pakistan vs Afghanistan final 2025
- Mohammad Haris poor form
- Mohammad Rizwan return Asia Cup 2025
- Pakistan cricket news today
❓ FAQs
Q1. Who won Pakistan vs UAE T20I on September 4, 2025?
A: Pakistan won by 31 runs in the UAE Tri-Series 2025.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?
A: Abrar Ahmed for his brilliant spell of 4/9.
Q3. Who top-scored for Pakistan?
A: Fakhar Zaman remained unbeaten with 77 runs off 44 balls.
Q4. When is the Pakistan vs Afghanistan Tri-Series Final?
A: 📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Q5. Will Mohammad Rizwan return for Asia Cup 2025?
A: Selectors haven’t confirmed yet, but fan pressure is mounting.
🏁 Conclusion
Pakistan’s 31-run win against UAE was a confidence booster ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Fakhar Zaman’s aggressive 77 and Abrar Ahmed’s magical 4/9* were the highlights, but unresolved selection debates and batting inconsistencies remain major talking points.
With a final showdown against Afghanistan on September 10, Pakistan has one more chance to fine-tune their lineup before the Asia Cup 2025 begins.