Pakistan beat UAE by 41 runs qualify for Super Four

By Abhishek Kumar

In Dubai International Stadium Pakistan won the match against United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Asia Cup 2025 and confirmed their place in Super Four. Batting first Pakistan scored 146 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Fakhar Zaman played a solid knock of 50 runs while Shaheen Afridi gave late fireworks with unbeaten 29 runs in just 14 balls On the other hand UAE bowler Junaid Siddique impressed with 4 wickets for 18 runs

Chasing the target UAE struggled from the beginning. Rahul Chopra scored 35 runs but no other batsman stayed long on the crease. Pakistan bowlers kept the pressure Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi picked important wickets. UAE got all out on 105 runs in 17.4 overs.

With this victory Pakistan entered the Super Four stage where they will face India in a big clash. UAE ended their campaign with this defeat.