Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates 5th T20I Match Today highlights Updates: Abrar Ahmed picked up four wickets to restrict UAE to 140/7 from 20 overs, as a result Pakistan has defeated UAE by 31 runs in the fifth T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Thursday.
Pakistan has lost its previous game against Afghanistan by 18 runs, while the United Arab Emirates has lost its previous encounter to Afghanistan by 38 runs. As of now, despite the loss against Pakistan, Afghanistan is still on top of the table with two wins from three games, and the United Arab Emirates is at the bottom of the table and needs to win today to stay alive in the competition.
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Saim Ayub is the top scorer for Pakistan in the tournament so far with 83 runs from three games at an average of 27.67. United Arab Emirates skipper, on the other hand, has been leading them from the front as he managed to get 100 runs from just two games. With the ball, Saghir Khan has got the most wickets for the United Arab Emirates as he picked up five wickets from two games, and for Pakistan, it is Haris Rauf who scalped four wickets from two games.
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Pakistan cricket team in action. (FILE photo)
Pakistan’s cricket team has seen a decline in performance since the 2022 T20 World Cup final, struggling with instability from frequent changes in coaches and captains, as well as issues with player selection. Conversely, Afghanistan’s team has risen sharply, showcasing a fearless brand of cricket and strong performances in recent tournaments, including a semi-final appearance in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal predicts that while India is the favorite for the Asia Cup 2025, Afghanistan is a strong contender who could potentially challenge Pakistan’s position as a top team. (Read more)
