The Asia Cup 2025 is heating up, and tonight’s clash between Pakistan and the UAE is nothing short of a knockout battle. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the Super 4s, which makes this Group A fixture at the Dubai International Stadium a must-watch.
Why this game matters
Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, are under pressure after a tough loss to India. The chatter around the infamous no-handshake saga hasn’t helped, but now the focus has to be on cricket. On the other side, Muhammad Waseem’s UAE side has shown real fight—especially in the recent Tri-Nation Series—where they came dangerously close to pulling off an upset against Pakistan.
Tonight’s match isn’t just about points; it’s about survival. The winner goes through to the Super 4s, while the loser goes home.
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Match details at a glance
- Match: Pakistan vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 Group A
- Date: Wednesday, September 17
- Time: 9:00 PM IST (Toss at 8:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Where to watch live
- TV: Sony Sports Network will telecast the match live.
- Online: Live streaming will be available on the Sony Liv app and website. Fans can also catch the action on OTTplay.
Pakistan Squad
Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
UAE Squad
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Matiullah Khan, Ethan DSouza, Simranjeet Singh.
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The bigger picture
If Pakistan wins, fans will be treated to another blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday, September 21 in the Super 4s. But first, they’ll need to get past a UAE team that has nothing to lose and everything to prove.
