Dubai, September 17 The drama around Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup 2025 just refuses to die down. After a last-minute delay of one hour, Match 10 between Pakistan and the UAE finally got underway in Dubai. UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem won the toss and decided to bowl first, putting Pakistan in under the lights on a hot Wednesday evening.
Toss drama and late start
The match was originally scheduled for 8 PM IST but eventually started at 9 PM after intense discussions within the Pakistan camp. At one point, even 90 minutes before the toss, doubts lingered over whether the Men in Green would take the field. Eventually, they did—though under added pressure.
Pakistan in a must-win clash
For Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan, this game is pretty much do-or-die. A win tonight means joining India in the Super 4s, while a slip-up against UAE would be nothing short of a disaster. History shows Pakistan often thrive under pressure, but consistency has been their biggest problem.
What to expect in Dubai
Conditions in Dubai aren’t going to be easy. The heat will test Pakistan’s temperament, and UAE will look to use it to their advantage. Pakistan’s bowling looks strong on paper, but the batting has lacked both intent and muscle in recent games. Fans will be watching closely to see if the likes of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman can finally step up when it matters most.
Playing XIs announced
Both teams have confirmed their line-ups, with UAE backing their local talent and Pakistan banking on experience. The stage is set for what could be a nervy encounter under the Dubai lights.
Stay tuned as we bring you live score updates, big moments, and post-match reactions from Pakistan vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025.
20:57 (IST) 17 Sep 2025
PAK vs UAE Live Cricket Score: National anthems
And after much ado about not much anything, Pakistan players have finally lined up alongside their UAE counterparts as it’s time for the national anthems. UAE’s first, followed by Pakistan’s.
21:07 (IST) 17 Sep 2025
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score: GONE!!!!
Here come the two openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan. Saim has scores of 2 ducks in this tournament. Can he break it? Farhan with 2 now and he’ been caught leg before the next ball!! Junaid Siddique with a huge shout and it’s given. Pakistan will review. No bat involved says UltraEdge. And wickets are missing. Farhan survives. A leg bye next to put Ayub on strike. AAAND AYUB IS GONE!!! 3 ducks in a row!!!
21:49 (IST) 17 Sep 2025
PAK vs UAE Live Score: Halfway done
Simranjeet to bowl the 10th and he keeps it down to just 1 from the first 3 deliveries before agha takes a single to put Zaman on strike. Shimmies leftwards and Simranjeet follows him with the ball to keep the next one down to 1. And oh no!! That’s a no ball!! Reprieve for PAK. Good comeback, keeping it down just a single. 6 from this one.
PAK 67/2 after 10 overs
