Pakistan (146/9) secure a 41-run victory against UAE (105) and qualify for the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 113/7.

15 balls to go. They should target 145-150.

 

[Devadwal]

Pakistan best batsman against India is at the crease now.

 

[Mamoon]

“Babar and Rizwan’s T20 career is over”

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan will be looking for 130 from here

 

[sweep_shot]

How many sixes have we hit today?

Fakhar hit 3 sixes. I think those were the only sixes today.

 

[psyoptica]

There was a time when losing to a minnow team was a big deal. We felt the humiliation and burn for many months but now it has become a common occurance. Pakistan is competing with non member teams and still losing has to be the funniest yet the saddest thing in cricket.

 

[saabir]

Batting second in Dubai is easier considering few factor..

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

I am wondering how can all of them struggling to middle a ball against a weak team in one match

Pitch is dead slow

 

[Usman Chadda]

Not one big shot has been successfully executed

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

UAE winning this so we don't play the neighbors again almost feels like an act of mercy. The team is absolutely playing with zero confidence at this moment.

UAE need to just somehow have one good batting performance from one of their top 3 and this can be an iconic moment in their history. Pity that Usman Khan picked Pak over UAE. I will never understand why he took that decision.

 

[Justcrazy]

118

12 balls to go.

A few lusty blows required here

 

[JaDed]

Anything above 120 will be too much for UAE unless PCT dropps dollies.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Pakistan will easily win this game.. All this nervousness is not warranted.
UAE batting will fall like 9 pins against Pakistani bowlers. 140 is more than enough.

 

[sweep_shot]

Four.

Pakistan need more.

PAK - 118/7 (18 overs).

 

[Mamoon]

@Farabi

Thoughts now?

 

[Greenstorm]

Harris should have played at 3.

 

[sweep_shot]

Many of the catches today could've been sixes in Sharjah (much smaller ground).

Dubai is a huge ground. It is harder to hit sixes here.

 

[Faizan001]

Bhai ye ho kya raha hai? Ye kya mazaak chal raha hai?

 

[sweep_shot]

Another four.

Shaheen is in good form with the bat.

 

[Ummii]

My argument is that this whole new era and new template implemented by Agha and Hesson is a load of hogwash. Pakistan batting has not evolved an inch.

Mamoon bhai you're right, the so called 'new era' is sort of a hell but still there has to be some solution to make this team at least a bit more stable. We don’t need to be a top 5 side overnight but at the very least, we need to avoid this level of humiliation. This is beyond disappointing, pure zalalat

 

[psyoptica]

My argument is that this whole new era and new template implemented by Agha and Hesson is a load of hogwash. Pakistan batting has not evolved an inch.

They are trying new talent but failing. There are underlying issues that no one pays attention to. We focus on the players too much. There is a reason why we are unable to find good talent.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Anything above 120 will be too much for UAE unless PCT dropps dollies.

Anything below 165-170 will be easily chased down in Dubai. Our boys have zero confidence at the moment considering how they are performing

 

[Nikhil_cric]

They are playing UAE like some SENA team, surely they can't be this bad that was a nothing shot by him.

Their planning and execution has been top notch. Very IPLesque.

 

[heddie19]

My argument is that this whole new era and new template implemented by Agha and Hesson is a load of hogwash. Pakistan batting has not evolved an inch.

Not evolved an inch and has gone in opposite direction. We are worse team now*

 

[BDfanforever]

Many of the catches today could've been sixes in Sharjah (much smaller ground).

Dubai is a huge ground. It is harder to hit sixes here.

Abu Dhabi is also big ground. You have to rely on 2s quite a lot.

 

[Ummii]

If Shaheen can play that sort of short why not our other so called "BATSMEN" can't play? Does it mean Shaheen is better than these or there is some other reason?

 

[imshally81]

Great shot by Afridi

 

[Greenstorm]

Shaheen and Rauf can do with the bat what Faheem was doing. We can play an extra pacer in place of Faheem.

 

[Ummii]

Chahe Babar Riz ho ya Salmon the king, ye team hai hi 150 wali

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Their planning and execution has been top notch. Very IPLesque.

And just as I say that, losing the plot bowling half vollies to Shaheen

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Okay let’s get to the real question, who will be the next captain of this pathetic team: Babar or Rizwan?

Hopefully neither.

Why would Pakistan want Rizwan back in the team? He has struck at 117 in the last two years.

Babar I can definitely see coming back but Rizwan should not be playing T20 cricket for Pakistan

 

[Human786]

Is this performance a strategic move by the wily PCB to bring back players early ?
128/8

 

[Greenstorm]

If Shaheen can play that sort of short why not our other so called "BATSMEN" can't play? Does it mean Shaheen is better than these or there is some other reason?

You need power on these sluggish wickets with large boundaries. Shaheen has that.

 

[Mamoon]

Haris

 

[Red-Indian]

Shaheen Shah Afridi is easily the best batter in the Pakistan team. You should play him at 6 at least.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Hopefully neither.

Why would Pakistan want Rizwan back in the team? He has struck at 117 in the last two years.

Babar I can definitely see coming back but Rizwan should not be playing T20 cricket for Pakistan

This. There's no case for Rizwan in the top order.

I can see Babar coming back though

 

[sweep_shot]

Haris is out.

PAK - 128/8 (18.5 overs).

 

[mominsaigol]

And just as I say that, losing the plot bowling half vollies to Shaheen

Now watch as Haris ends this game. 140 on the cards Hahahahaha.

 

[PakPremi]

Starts with silly shot ,departs with silly shot, typical hack.

 

[RehanG]

even i could tell he was going to ball a slower one...

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Situation right now

Pakistan will easily win this game.. All this nervousness is not warranted.
UAE batting will fall like 9 pins against Pakistani bowlers. 140 is more than enough.

and who will score that 140? lol

 

[sweep_shot]

Abu Dhabi is also big ground. You have to rely on 2s quite a lot.

Abu Dhabi is not as big as Dubai I believe.

Anyway, I was talking about Sharjah which is a much smaller ground.

 

[Hawkeye]

@YousafTheBeast

“Babar and Rizwan’s T20 career is over”

Nothing beats the humiliation of losing to USA in a World Cup.

 

[psyoptica]

Pakistan needs 11 batters to set a target against UAE

 

[mominsaigol]

Now watch as Haris ends this game. 140 on the cards Hahahahaha.

Oh come on not again. Smh. Why does this keep happening

 

[The_KING]

Haris is a brainless hack who is getting a free ride in the team.

 

[Justcrazy]

128

six balls to go , can Pakistan finish strong ?

 

[Greenstorm]

140 will be good enough here I think.

 

[Usman Chadda]

You should retire if you are giving away four wickets to this spinner with a long run up.

Sickening performance

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 128/8 (19 overs).

Final over.

Pakistan should aim for 15-20.

 

[Mamoon]

Oh come on not again. Smh. Why does this keep happening

Because he is garbage and not half the player Rizwan is.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Should have just boycotted the match to avoid this humiliation. Even if Pakistan win this match, it's still a defeat. Performing this poorly vs UAE is beyond laughable and a defeat in itself.

 

[mominsaigol]

140 will be good enough here I think.

Target is already too much for UAE but Bangladesh/Afg, Sri Lanka will nuke PK at this rate

 

[sweep_shot]

140 will be good enough here I think.

Yeah. I think 140 should be good here against UAE.

Pitch is not easy to bat on.

 

[Greenstorm]

128

six balls to go , can Pakistan finish strong ?

Mohid bowls well.

 

[JaDed]

Lol Shaheen alone has made the scores be respectable in both games.

 

[Mamoon]

Nothing beats the humiliation of losing to USA in a World Cup.

I agree, I still can’t forgive Babar for giving Amir the super over. Who bowls 3 wides in a super over?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

You know things are bad when Shaheen is your main power-hitter lol

Full credit to them though for some good batting

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Shaheen.

Great hit.

 

[mominsaigol]

Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's best Batsmen

 

[amvbfm]

We might still win this one easy if the UAE openers fall early but this and the India game have badly exposed the reality of this batting lineup and amply demonstrated that intent and aggression are useless without talent and ability.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Look at that shot from Afridi, it’s a flat wicket that’s stopping just a bit.

None of these batters have any confidence to play besides Fakhar.

 

[cricfan432]

Aaj shaheen ne bacha liya

 

[Hellion]

UAE ke bhai log taking one for the Ummah and bowling rubbish at the back end

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Rauf will probably singlehandedly give 40-50 runs in his 4 overs or will he turn up for Pakistan tonight

He will give the pace that UAE need in this pitch to score runs and gift the match to UAE

 

[BDfanforever]

Lol Shaheen alone has made the scores be respectable in both games.

Great work ethic SSA and Rashid. Yesterday Rashid no look shots were amazing.

 

[saabir]

Ye Shaheen kya kha ke aaya hai aaj??

 

[sweep_shot]

Another six.

Back to back sixes.

Shaheen has been the 2nd best Pakistani batter in this tournament (only behind Fakhar).

 

[Devadwal]

Back to back maximums bh Shaheen

 

[daytrader]

SSA unleashed the helicopter!

 

[Greenstorm]

Shaheen showing Hesson what being an allrounder means.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six. Six. Four.

Shaheen is killing it.

PAK - 144/8.

3 balls to go.

 

[Mamoon]

0 IQ clowns be like:

Agha and Hesson gave Shaheen license to attack.

 

[JaDed]

Anything below 165-170 will be easily chased down in Dubai. Our boys have zero confidence at the moment considering how they are performing

Doesn't seem the flat Dubai..

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Situation right now

and who will score that 140? lol

140 were always on the card

 

[Human786]

Time for F-in-Law to become active & get captaincy for Shaheen .
Target 147

 

[followed]

Shaheen Afridi is Pakistan's best hitter much better than other overhyped losers.

 

[sweep_shot]

2 dot balls.

144/8.

Last ball.

 

[Buffet]

Enough runs ..

 

[followed]

Shaheen has to improve his bowling as well.