Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may not have faced each other as often as other international teams, but whenever they do, it is a fascinating clash between a world-class cricketing giant and an emerging team aiming to prove itself on the big stage. Pakistan has dominated all their T20I meetings so far, but UAE has shown fighting spirit and gradual improvement, especially in recent games leading up to Asia Cup 2025.
This article gives you a complete breakdown of their head-to-head stats, records, match results, and key player performances in T20 internationals.
Pakistan vs UAE T20 Head-to-Head Records:
Pakistan and UAE have faced each other 2 times in T20Is, and Pakistan has won both matches. The first match came during the 2016 Asia Cup in Mirpur, and the most recent encounters were in August–September 2025 as part of their T20I bilateral series.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Pakistan | UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 131/3 (Mirpur, 2016) | 129/6 (Mirpur, 2016) |
| Lowest Total | 131/3 | 129/6 |
| Top Batter | Shoaib Malik – 63* | Shaiman Anwar – 46 |
| Best Bowling | Mohammad Amir – 2/6 | Amjad Javed – 3/36 |
Pakistan vs UAE Recent T20I Matches (2025 Series)
Pakistan and UAE played two back-to-back T20Is in Sharjah in August & September 2025, and Pakistan won both games convincingly.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | Sharjah | Pakistan | Won by 31 runs |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Sharjah | Pakistan | Won by 31 runs |
| 29 Feb 2016 | Mirpur (Asia Cup) | Pakistan | Won by 7 wickets |
These results show that Pakistan continues its unbeaten run over UAE in T20 cricket.
Read more: Asia Cup Winners List
Top Performers in Pakistan vs UAE T20Is
Top Batting Performers
| Player | Team | Runs | Best Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoaib Malik | Pakistan | 63* | 63* |
| Umar Akmal | Pakistan | 50* | 50* |
| Shaiman Anwar | UAE | 46 | 46 |
| Amjad Javed | UAE | 27* | 27* |
Top Bowling Performers
| Player | Team | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amjad Javed | UAE | 3 | 3/36 |
| Mohammad Amir | Pakistan | 2 | 2/6 |
| Mohammad Irfan | Pakistan | 2 | 2/30 |
| Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 1 | 1/24 |
Pakistan vs UAE – Asia Cup Record
Pakistan and UAE have faced each other once in the Asia Cup T20 – in 2016 at Mirpur. UAE batted first and scored 129/6, but Pakistan chased the target comfortably in 18.4 overs with Shoaib Malik (63)* guiding them to a 7-wicket win.
| Tournament | Matches Played | Pakistan Wins | UAE Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup T20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Read more: India vs Pakistan Asia cup 2025
Insights & Takeaways
- Pakistan has a 100% win record against UAE in T20Is.
- UAE has shown gradual improvement and recently put up competitive totals but still lacks finishing power.
- Players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Amir have been Pakistan’s match-winners, while Shaiman Anwar and Amjad Javed have been the standout UAE performers.
- The 2025 Sharjah series showed that UAE is slowly bridging the gap, but Pakistan’s bowling depth and batting strength remain decisive factors.
Conclusion
The Pakistan vs UAE T20 head-to-head record is completely in Pakistan’s favor, but the gap between the teams is narrowing. UAE’s players are gaining exposure through their domestic T20 league and international matches, which will help them challenge Pakistan more strongly in future tournaments.
With the Asia Cup 2025 and future ICC events coming up, fans can expect UAE to give tougher fights, but Pakistan will still start as overwhelming favorites in this rivalry.
