Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share a special cricketing relationship. For a long time, Pakistan played their home games in the UAE.
Even outside that, the Men in Green made a lot of trips for multinational tournaments in the 1990s and early 2000s. And they continue to do so even now.
To some extent, this helped develop cricket in the Emirates. And the UAE have been fielding their cricket team since 1994.
That’s when Pakistan and the UAE first played an international cricket match against each other. Since then, both teams have met in multinational tournaments on a few occasions.
Pakistan and the UAE have faced each other in two World Cup encounters and one Asia Cup match. While Pakistan won those big fixtures, the UAE showed their potential.
And the UAE will flex their capabilities once again in the Asia Cup 2025 when they take on Pakistan. Both sides will meet on September 16, 2025, in Dubai.
On that note, here’s the head-to-head timeline between Pakistan and the UAE, including notable stats and records.
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs UAE National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | Pakistan | UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Salman Ali Agha | Muhammad Waseem |
| Batters | Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub | Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan, Ethan D’Souza, Alishan Sharafu |
| All-Rounders | Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz | Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Zohaib, Saghir Khan |
| Wicketkeeper | Mohammad Haris | Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma |
| Bowlers | Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem | Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Rohid, Simranjeet Singh |
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Pakistan vs UAE Head-to-Head Timeline
| Year | Tournament | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Austral-Asia Cup | ODI | Sharjah | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 1996 | Cricket World Cup | ODI | Gujranwala | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 2015 | Cricket World Cup | ODI | Napier | Pakistan won by 129 runs |
| 2016 | Asia Cup | T20I | Mirpur | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | UAE T20I Tri-Series | T20I | Sharjah | Pakistan won by 31 runs |
| 2025 | UAE T20I Tri-Series | T20I | Sharjah | Pakistan won by 31 runs |
Notable Records and Highlights
ODI Matches
- First ODI in 1994: The inexperienced UAE faltered against Pakistan. Johanne Samarasekera (31*) and Arshad Laeeq (31) were the only bright spots for the UAE.
- First World Cup encounter: The UAE mustered 109 for 9 in 33 overs. Saleem Raza (22) and Shaukat Dukanwala (21*) showed some fight for the UAE. Mushtaq Ahmed (3/16) and Ijaz Ahmed (50*) starred for Pakistan.
- 2015 World Cup: Pakistan hammered 339 for 6 in 50 overs, thanks to Ahmed Shehzad’s 93, Haris Sohail’s 70, Misbah-ul-Haq’s 65, and Sohaib Maqsood’s 45. Manjula Guruge (4/56) and Shaiman Anwar (62) were the best performers for the UAE.
T20I Matches
- First T20I in 2016: Shaiman Anwar (46) powered the UAE to 129 for 6 in the T20 Asia Cup encounter. Umar Akmal (50*) and Shoaib Malik (63*) chased the target easily.
- Tri-Series 2025: Pakistan met an improved UAE side almost a decade later. Despite some gutsy performances, the UAE fell short in the tri-series.
Top Players in PAK vs UAE Rivalry
Batting: Ahmed Shehzad, Fakhar Zaman, Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Saim Ayub
Bowling: Wasim Akram, Abrar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique
Upcoming Schedule in Asia Cup 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | Pakistan vs UAE, 10th Match, Group A | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
Pakistan National Cricket Team vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Standings (Asia Cup 2025)
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +4.793 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.649 |
| UAE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.030 |
| Oman (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.375 |
Group A Battle:
India sit comfortably at the top with two wins and early qualification for the Super Four. Pakistan and UAE are level on points, making this a crucial clash to secure a stronger position in the group. A victory here can almost seal a Super Four berth, while a loss leaves the team dependent on other results.
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Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live Stream: Sony Liv and FanCode
With one loss in two games, Pakistan and the UAE will play almost a virtual knockout match. A loss here will end one of the team’s Super Four hopes. As both teams are familiar with the conditions, we can expect a fierce contest between both sides.
