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Pakistan
United Arab Emirates
The 10th match of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan will face the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan will enter this contest as the stronger side with more experience and recent form on their side.
Pakistan have played 2 matches in the tournament so far, winning against Oman and losing to India. In their last 5 T20Is, they have won 3 and lost 2, showing a steady record. On the other hand, the UAE have played just one match in this tournament, losing heavily against India. They also remain winless in their last 5 T20Is, which puts them under pressure in this fixture.
In head-to-head records, Pakistan hold a clean sweep with 3 wins from 3 matches. 2 of those came while defending totals, and 1 while chasing. This record will give Pakistan confidence going into this game.
Sahibzada Farhan has scored 29 and 40 in his last two matches, showing steady form that makes him likely to cross the 24.5-run mark against the UAEβs weaker bowling.
The betting tip is...
Sahibzada Farhan - Over 24.5 runs
60 %
40 %
PakistanUnited Arab EmiratesAt the top, Saim Ayub will look to bounce back after a golden duck against India, while Sahibzada Farhan will aim to continue his form after scoring 40 off 44 in the same game. Fakhar Zaman, who smashed an unbeaten 77 from 44 balls against the UAE in the tri-series, will be expected to play a major role again. Salman Agha and Hasan Nawaz will provide stability in the middle order.
Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Nawaz will bring firepower during the later overs, while Shaheen Afridi, who struck 33* off 16 against India, will add further depth to the batting.
In bowling, Saim Ayub will look to build on his 3/35 against India, and Haris Rauf will return to strengthen the attack. Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed will focus on controlling the middle overs, supported by Salman Agha and Khushdil Shahβs spin.
Ayub, Zaman and Farhan are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
UAE will aim to bounce back after a poor start, where they were bowled out for just 57 runs and lost to India by 9 wickets. The batting lineup will need to step up if they are to stay competitive in this tournament.
Captain Muhammad Waseem will be their key player as he has scored 163 runs in his last 4 T20I innings against Pakistan and Bangladesh at a strike rate of 158.25. Asif Khan will add more power, having scored 125 runs in the recent tri-series at a strike rate of 176. Rahul Chopra and Alishan Sharafu will be expected to provide stability in the middle order.
In bowling, Junaid Siddique and Haider Ali will look for early wickets, while Simranjeet Singh and Dhruv Parashar will be important in spin-friendly conditions.
Waseem, Chopra and Asif are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh
Pakistan will dominate the match against the UAE, especially with their batting lineup. Sahibzada Farhan has shown consistency with scores of 29 off 29 and 40 off 44 in his first two matches, and he will be expected to continue building on that form against a weaker UAE attack.
Although at a low strike rate, his ability to hold one end and keep the scoreboard ticking will be valuable.
Saim Ayub has struggled with two golden ducks, but he will look to get runs under his belt this time. With Farhan holding steady and Ayub expected to add some support, Pakistanβs opening partnership will likely put them ahead of the UAE and set up a solid platform for their middle order to push on.
