UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Playing XI, Team News, Key Players- United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025
UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Playing XI: UAE will take on Pakistan in the 2nd match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 at the Sharjah International Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan started their campaign with a strong win over Afghanistan, while the U.A.E. is playing their first game of the series and will look to surprise the favorites.
Let’s take a look at the UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match: Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Playing XI- United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025
| United Arab Emirates Playing XI | Pakistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Muhammad Zohaib | Saim Ayub |
| Ethan D’Souza | Fakhar Zaman |
| Alishan Sharafu | Mohammad Haris (wk) |
| Aryansh Sharma | Salman Agha (c) |
| Rahul Chopra (wk) | Hasan Nawaz |
| Muhammad Rohid | Mohammad Nawaz |
| Junaid Siddique | Faheem Ashraf |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | Shaheen Afridi |
| Haider Ali | Haris Rauf |
| Dhruv Parashar | Sufiyan Muqeem / Abrar Ahmed |
Key Players to Watch
United Arab Emirates
- Muhammad Waseem – Captain and hard-hitting opener who sets the tone.
- Muhammad Zohaib – Star batter from the Pearl of Africa Cup, top scorer for UAE.
- Haider Ali – Reliable spinner who thrives in Sharjah conditions.
Pakistan
- Agha Salman – Skipper and in-form middle-order batter, scored 53* in last game.
- Shaheen Afridi – Pakistan’s pace spearhead with the new ball.
- Haris Rauf – Took 4 wickets against Afghanistan, dangerous in the middle overs.
UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Team News
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United Arab Emirates: Coming into the series with confidence after reaching the Pearl of Africa Cup final. Their batting will rely heavily on Waseem and Zohaib, while their spin options could pose a threat to Pakistan.
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Pakistan: Began with a big win over Afghanistan. Strong pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, while Fakhar Zaman and Salman Agha strengthen the batting lineup.
UAE vs PAK Teams Full Squads
United Arab Emirates Squad:
Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Ethan D’Souza, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Rahul Chopra (wk), Muhammad Rohid, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Dhruv Parashar, Aayan Afzal Khan, Akif Raja, Sabir Rao, Vriitya Aravind.
Pakistan Squad:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah.
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