Zaman's Blistering 77 Drives Pakistan's Crushing Win Over UAE | Pak vs UAE

Photo by Nahi Khabar 24/7 – via Personal Collection

Pakistan: Sharjah (Sports Desk): Pakistan continued their dominance in the UAE T20I Tri-Nation Series as they overpowered the United Arab Emirates by 31 runs today, thanks to a spectacular innings from Fakhar Zaman, who smashed a blazing 77 runs.

Pakistan’s Explosive Batting:

Sent in to bat first, Pakistan posted a strong total of 171/5 in 20 overs.

• Fakhar Zaman led from the front with a power-packed 77, hammering boundaries all around the ground.
• Young talent Saim Ayub played a handy knock, while Hassan Nawaz added quick runs in the death overs.

Pakistan’s aggressive batting ensured they stayed ahead throughout the innings.

UAE’s Response:

Chasing 172, UAE fought hard but fell short, finishing at 140/7 in their 20 overs.

• Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi, broke UAE’s momentum at crucial stages.
• Despite some resistance from the UAE middle order, Pakistan’s disciplined bowling sealed the game comfortably.

Key Takeaways: 

• Pakistan won by 31 runs.
• Fakhar Zaman’s explosive 77 was the highlight of the match.
• UAE’s elimination from the tri-series final is now confirmed.
• Pakistan maintain their unbeaten streak ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.