Pakistan registered a commanding 31-run victory over UAE in the second T20I in Sharjah, marking their second consecutive win in as many days. The dynamic opening partnership of Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz powered Pakistan to a formidable total of 207, their joint third-highest men’s T20I score. Cameos from Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Nawaz ensured momentum was sustained throughout the innings.
🔥 Match Highlights
- Pakistan Total: 207/6
- UAE Total: 176/8
- Result: Pakistan won by 31 runs
- Top Performers:
- Saim Ayub: 69 off 38 balls
- Hasan Nawaz: 56 off 26 balls
- Asif Khan (UAE): 77 off 35 balls
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
⚡ Batting Brilliance
Pakistan Innings
- Saim Ayub’s Knock:
- 38-ball 69
- Included a blistering 22-run third over against Junaid Siddique (two sixes and a four)
- Maintained a run rate above 9 throughout his innings
- Contentiously dismissed caught behind (no DRS in this series)
- Hasan Nawaz’s Contribution:
- 26-ball 56
- Dominated spinner Haider Ali in a sensational finish
- Anchored the second half of Pakistan’s innings
- Late Contributions:
- Mohammad Nawaz – 25 runs
- Faheem Ashraf – 16 runs
- Hasan Ali – 9 runs
- These late runs pushed Pakistan past 200 and secured a solid total
UAE Response
- Captain Muhammad Waseem: Started powerfully with 33 runs but was dismissed in the first six overs
- Asif Khan: Explosive 35-ball 77, hitting 66 runs off the last 22 balls he faced
- UAE Collapse: Despite Asif Khan’s counterattack, Pakistan’s bowlers kept control, ensuring a 31-run margin
🔎 Key Stats
| Team | Total | Top Scorer | Strike Rate | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 207/6 | Saim Ayub 69 | 181.6 | 20 |
| UAE | 176/8 | Asif Khan 77 | 220.0 | 20 |
| Run Difference | +31 | — | — | — |
🎯 Key Takeaways
- Pakistan’s dominant performance keeps their T20I momentum strong in Sharjah.
- Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz provided match-winning fifties, crucial for Pakistan’s batting depth.
- UAE’s late counterattack from Asif Khan entertained, but came too late to change the match outcome.
- Pakistan’s all-round contributions, including late runs from lower-order batters, highlight strategic batting depth.
- UAE improves net run rate, surpassing Afghanistan despite consecutive losses.
🏆 Player of the Match
Saim Ayub – For his blistering 69-run innings at a strike rate of 181.6, setting the tone for Pakistan’s total.
