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UAE will clash with Pakistan in the match 10 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 tournament. This match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 17, 2025.
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UAE has played one game so far in Group A, against India and were obliterated. They were bowled out for 57 runs, which India chased down in under five overs. They still have two matches in hand to qualify for the second round, but will face Pakistan in the next game, who will be smarting after the loss to India.
Predicted UAE playing XI vs Pakistan, Match 10 of Asia Cup 2025:
The UAE’s top order is expected to feature Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem, and Muhammad Zohaib. Waseem, the team’s leading run-getter in T20Is, has amassed 2,941 runs in 83 matches, with three centuries, and a career-best of 112. Sharafu has been a steady contributor with 1,271 runs in 54 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.94, with a highest score of 90*. Zohaib, still in the early stages of his international career, has 264 runs from 13 T20Is at a strike rate of 103.12.
Rahul Chopra will be the wicketkeeper, who has been a dependable presence, He has scored 603 runs in 30 T20Is, a top score of 80. Asif Khan brings further experience with 1,300 runs in 54 T20Is, and a best of 79. Harshit Kaushik, having played just four games so far, has 24 runs to his name.
Among the all-round options, Dhruv Parashar stands out with 129 runs and 25 wickets in 24 T20Is. Simranjeet Singh has been equally effective with the ball, claiming 15 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.72, with a best of 4/15.
In the bowling department, Haider Ali has made a strong start with 22 wickets in 14 T20Is. Veteran pacer Junaid Siddique leads the UAE charts with 101 wickets. Muhammad Rohid, still new to the scene, has impressed with 11 wickets from nine matches, his best being 3/23.
Here is the predicted UAE playing XI:
Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (C), Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (WK), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Simranjeet Singh, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid.
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