🏏 Pak vs UAE: Fakhar Zaman’s Blazing 77* Powers Pakistan to Victory
Pak vs UAE Match Overview
In the Pak vs UAE T20 clash, Pakistan displayed an all-round performance to secure a comfortable 32-run win. A stellar knock from Fakhar Zaman (77 off 44 balls), supported by Mohammad Nawaz (37 off 27), helped Pakistan post a challenging total of 171/5 in 20 overs.
In reply, despite Alishan Sharafu’s fighting 68 runs, UAE managed only 139/7 in 20 overs, falling short against Pakistan’s strong bowling attack led by Abrar Ahmed.
Pakistan Batting Performance
- Sahibzada Farhan gave a brisk start scoring 16 (11) with 2 fours and 1 six.
- Saim Ayub contributed 11 (10) before getting dismissed by Junaid Siddique.
- The star of the innings, Fakhar Zaman, played a breathtaking knock of 77 not out off 44 balls, smashing 10 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 175.
- Skipper Salman Agha scored 7 (5) before falling cheaply.
- Mohammad Haris (wk) struggled with 14 (17), while Hasan Nawaz scored 4 (6).
- In the finishing stages, Mohammad Nawaz played a crucial unbeaten cameo of 37 (27) with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
📊 Pakistan Total: 171/5 in 20 overs (RR: 8.55)
UAE Bowling Efforts
- Haider Ali was the most economical, with 2/17 in 4 overs.
- Muhammad Rohid Khan also bowled well, conceding just 21 runs in 4 overs for 1 wicket.
- Dhruv Parashar chipped in with 1/35, while Junaid Siddique claimed 1/52.
- UAE bowlers struggled in the death overs as Fakhar and Nawaz accelerated.
UAE Batting Response
Chasing 172, UAE needed a solid start but kept losing wickets regularly.
- Alishan Sharafu played a brilliant knock of 68 (51) with 4 fours and 4 sixes, anchoring the innings.
- Skipper Muhammad Waseem scored 19 (19) before falling to Abrar Ahmed.
- Ethan DSouza managed 9 (14), while Asif Khan scored 7 (5).
- Rahul Chopra (wk) got out for a duck.
- Dhruv Parashar (18 off 15) and Haider Ali (11 off 9) tried to push in the final overs, but the target was too steep.
📊 UAE Total: 139/7 in 20 overs
Pakistan Bowling Brilliance
- Abrar Ahmed was the star, taking 4 wickets for just 9 runs in 4 overs – a match-winning spell.
- Shaheen Afridi bowled with precision, returning 1/23 in 4 overs.
- Mohammad Nawaz claimed 1/30 in 3 overs, while skipper Salman Agha chipped in with a tidy over.
Match Turning Point
The Pak vs UAE clash tilted in Pakistan’s favor when Abrar Ahmed dismissed Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra, and Harshit Kaushik in quick succession, breaking UAE’s backbone. Fakhar Zaman’s innings ensured Pakistan had enough runs to defend.
Pak vs UAE Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 171/5 | 20 | Fakhar Zaman 77*, Mohammad Nawaz 37* , Abrar Ahmed 4/9 |
| UAE | 139/7 | 20 | Alishan Sharafu 68, |
| Result | Pakistan won by 32 runs |
Key Performers
- ⭐ Fakhar Zaman (77 off 44)* – Match-winning knock.
- ⭐ Abrar Ahmed (4/9) – Game-changing spell.
- ⭐ Alishan Sharafu (68 off 51) – Lone fighter for UAE.
FAQs on Pak vs UAE
Q1. Who won the Pak vs UAE T20 match?
👉 Pakistan won the match by 32 runs.
Q2. Who was the top scorer for Pakistan?
👉 Fakhar Zaman with 77 off 44 balls*.
Q3. Who bowled the best spell in the match?
👉 Abrar Ahmed with 4 wickets for 9 runs in 4 overs.
Q4. Who scored the most runs for UAE?
👉 Alishan Sharafu with 68 off 51 balls.
Q5. What was Pakistan’s total score?
👉 Pakistan posted 171/5 in 20 overs.
Q6. What was UAE’s final score?
👉 UAE scored 139/7 in 20 overs.
Conclusion
The Pak vs UAE match highlighted Pakistan’s batting depth and bowling strength. Fakhar Zaman’s explosive innings and Abrar Ahmed’s dream spell ensured a convincing win. While Alishan Sharafu’s fighting fifty was a positive for UAE, they couldn’t match Pakistan’s experience and execution.
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