UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Preview: United Arab Emirates will face Pakistan in a high-voltage clash of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series at the Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
Pakistan made a strong start to their campaign with a clinical win over Afghanistan, while the UAE will be eager to challenge a heavyweight side and make a statement at home. With Pakistan’s depth and the UAE’s improving form, this promises to be an exciting battle.
Here’s a detailed preview of the UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match 2025, including the date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and a winning prediction.
Match Details – UAE vs PAK, 2nd T20I Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Match |
| Date | 30 August 2025 |
| Time | 20:30 IST |
| Venue | Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
UAE vs PAK 2nd T20I Match Preview and Team Analysis
United Arab Emirates
The hosts are up against a tough challenge from Pakistan, but will aim to take advantage of playing at home. The team’s captain, Muhammad Waseem, will play a crucial role at the top of the batting order, while Muhammad Zohaib, the leading run-scorer in the recent Pearl of Africa Cup, holds significant responsibility for the team’s batting lineup.
The middle order, featuring Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, and Rahul Chopra, needs to fire consistently. With the ball, Muhammad Rohid and Junaid Siddique lead the pace attack, while Haider Ali’s spin could prove crucial on Sharjah’s turning surface.
Key Players (UAE): Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Zohaib, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique
Predicted XI (UAE): 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
Pakistan
Pakistan began the series with confidence, securing a 39-run victory against Afghanistan. Agha Salman played a key role, scoring an unbeaten half-century, while Haris Rauf delivered a stellar performance with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 31 runs.
The team’s batting depth is one of their main strengths, featuring a solid top order with Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Haris. All-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz contribute to the team’s balance, while the pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf is reinforced by spin options like Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed.
Key Players (Pakistan): Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman
Predicted XI (Pakistan): 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
UAE vs PAK: Pitch and Weather Report
Sharjah International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
- Surface: Balanced, but spin-friendly.
- Batting Conditions: Short boundaries allow quick runs; 170+ will be a competitive score.
- Pace Bowling: Limited bounce, but early swing possible.
- Spin Bowling: Big factor – spinners will dominate middle overs.
- Toss Prediction: Bowl first – 9 of the last 10 games here were won by chasing teams.
Weather Forecast – Sharjah, UAE
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 35°C | 0 mm | 2.37 k/h | NE | 17% |
| 03:00 | 33°C | 0 mm | 3.16 k/h | SE | 53% |
| 06:00 | 38°C | 0 mm | 1.70 k/h | E | 32% |
| 09:00 | 37°C | 0 mm | 6.28 k/h | NNW | 8% |
| 12:00 | 36°C | 0 mm | 7.25 k/h | NNE | 8% |
| 15:00 | 34°C | 0 mm | 4.44 k/h | NNE | 11% |
| 18:00 | 35°C | 0 mm | 3.21 k/h | ESE | 32% |
| 21:00 | 33°C | 0 mm | 4.73 k/h | N | 100% |
UAE vs PAK Match Prediction: Who Will Win 2nd T20I
UAE has made noticeable improvements in recent years, but Pakistan’s firepower in both batting and bowling makes them heavy favorites. If Muhammad Waseem and Zohaib deliver for the UAE, they could trouble Pakistan, but overall, the Men in Green are likely to dominate.
Prediction: Pakistan to beat UAE in the 2nd T20I of the UAE Tri-Series 2025.
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