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Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan set a clash date with India after beating UAE in Asia Cup
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Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live Match Score: Pakistan set a clash date with India after beating UAE in Asia Cup.
Asia Cup, 2025
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Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live Cricket Match Score Updates: Caught between their own flaws and off-field distractions, Pakistan will need to raise their game considerably against a spirited UAE in Wednesday’s Group A clash to keep their Asia Cup campaign alive.
Though much of the outside chatter is administrative and unlikely to have real impact, it will not be easy for the players to shut out the surrounding noise.
On the field, however, Pakistan face bigger challenges. With one win and one defeat in two matches, they sit second in the group with two points — ahead of UAE on net run rate (1.64 to -2.03). But any slip-up here could send them packing.
The heavy seven-wicket defeat to India has already exposed the fragility within this Pakistan side.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Playing 11 Squads:
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf (In for Sufiyan Muqeem).
UAE: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem(c), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra(w), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique.
Read more: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Playing 11, match details, head-to-head and squads
PAK vs UAE Dubai international cricket stadium Pitch Report & Weather:
The hot and humid conditions show no signs of easing in the UAE, and the pitch is likely to keep favouring the spinners.
Show moreThough much of the outside chatter is administrative and unlikely to have real impact, it will not be easy for the players to shut out the surrounding noise.
On the field, however, Pakistan face bigger challenges. With one win and one defeat in two matches, they sit second in the group with two points — ahead of UAE on net run rate (1.64 to -2.03). But any slip-up here could send them packing.
The heavy seven-wicket defeat to India has already exposed the fragility within this Pakistan side.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Playing 11 Squads:
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf (In for Sufiyan Muqeem).
UAE: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem(c), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra(w), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique.
Read more: Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Playing 11, match details, head-to-head and squads
PAK vs UAE Dubai international cricket stadium Pitch Report & Weather:
The hot and humid conditions show no signs of easing in the UAE, and the pitch is likely to keep favouring the spinners.
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Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan set a clash date with India after beating UAE in Asia Cup
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Another wicket
Haris Rauf to Simranjeet Singh, out Run Out! A sharp piece of fielding by Sahibzada Farhan leaves Simranjeet stranded.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Shaheen Africa sends UAE's Kaushik for a duck
Shaheen Afridi to Harshit Kaushik, out Caught by Mohammad Haris! Pakistan review for a caught-behind appeal, but the on-field umpire’s decision is overturned. A short-of-length delivery angling down leg sees Kaushik late on the pull; the ball glances off his glove and Haris completes a brilliant diving catch to his right.
Harshit Kaushik c Mohammad Haris b Shaheen Afridi 0 (1)
Harshit Kaushik c Mohammad Haris b Shaheen Afridi 0 (1)
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pressure mounts on UAE
Pakistan finished at 146/9 in 20 overs. UAE are 98/6 after 16.1 overs, needing 12.78 runs per over to chase the target, with a current run rate of 6.06.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Poor review by Pakistan
Abrar Ahmed to Dhruv Parashar, 1 leg bye, review lost! A full delivery on middle-leg, Parashar leaned in to sweep and the ball struck his pads. Pakistan opted to review the stifled LBW appeal, but the ball hit the outer part of the front pad with little chance of hitting leg-stump. The review was clearly off target and easily dismissed.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Drinks break
After 10 overs, UAE are 61 for 3. Dhruv Parashar is leading the chase with 13 off 13 balls, while Rahul Chopra has contributed 11 from 15 deliveries. Saim Ayub has been tidy with the ball, completing 3 overs for 10 runs and picking up one wicket. The required run rate is steadily creeping up, keeping the pressure on the UAE batsmen.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: UAE need a steady partnership to stay in the hunt
Chasing 147, UAE are 54 for 3 after 8.4 overs. With a current run rate of 6.23, they still need 93 runs from 68 deliveries at a required rate of 8.21. The game is finely balanced, and UAE will need a steady partnership to stay in the hunt.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Another wicket
Saim Ayub to Muhammad Zohaib, out Bowled! The stumps are rattled.
Muhammad Zohaib b Saim Ayub 4 (9)
Muhammad Zohaib b Saim Ayub 4 (9)
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan pick another another wicket
Abrar Ahmed to Muhammad Waseem, out Caught by Nawaz! A stunning grab and just the breakthrough Pakistan were after.
Muhammad Waseem c Nawaz b Abrar Ahmed 14 (15) [4s-2]
Abrar Ahmed to Muhammad Waseem — that’s out, caught!
Muhammad Waseem c Nawaz b Abrar Ahmed 14 (15) [4s-2]
Abrar Ahmed to Muhammad Waseem — that’s out, caught!
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan pick first wicket
Shaheen Afridi to Alishan Sharafu, out Bowled! Off stump goes flying! Afridi produces a beauty—full, near-yorker length just outside off. Sharafu stepped out trying to carve it through the off side, but an inside edge dragged it back onto the stumps. A crucial strike for Pakistan, as Sharafu was looking dangerous.
Alishan Sharafu b Shaheen Afridi 12 (8) [4s-1, 6s-1]
Alishan Sharafu b Shaheen Afridi 12 (8) [4s-1, 6s-1]
Sharafu takes flight, UAE off to flying start in chase
Alishan Sharafu shows brilliant footwork, stepping down to Mohammad Nawaz and launching him high into the stands.
After 2 overs, UAE are 19/0 in pursuit of 147. They now need 128 runs to win against Pakistan, with both openers looking positive at the crease. Pressure squarely on Pakistan’s bowlers early in the chase.
After 2 overs, UAE are 19/0 in pursuit of 147. They now need 128 runs to win against Pakistan, with both openers looking positive at the crease. Pressure squarely on Pakistan’s bowlers early in the chase.
Waseem wastes no time against spin
Mohammad Nawaz takes the ball from the other end, but Muhammad Waseem greets him with authority. First delivery, a touch short, and Waseem rocks back to punch it square of the wicket for four. Instant pressure on Nawaz, as UAE’s openers look eager to counterattack early.
Shaheen steams in with fire, Alishan answers with style
Shaheen Afridi roared in for the opening over and thought he had Alishan Sharafu trapped. A loud lbw-cum-caught-behind appeal went up, Afridi even set off in celebration: but the umpire was unmoved. Interestingly, the Pakistan keeper showed no interest, urging against the review. Replays confirm it was pad, not bat. Smart call, Pakistan keep their review intact.
And what a response from Alishan! Next ball, he leans into a length delivery outside off and creams it through cover-point for four. Picture-perfect timing, opening his account in style.
Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem are at the crease, with Afridi probing early on.
And what a response from Alishan! Next ball, he leans into a length delivery outside off and creams it through cover-point for four. Picture-perfect timing, opening his account in style.
Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem are at the crease, with Afridi probing early on.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: 147 target for UAE
Shaheen Afridi’s late flourish has given Pakistan something to defend. His 18-run final over lifted them to 146/9—still modest, but far better than it looked earlier. UAE’s bowlers were outstanding, with Junaid Siddique bagging a second straight four-wicket haul and Simranjeet Singh striking thrice in the middle overs. Pakistan lost early wickets in the powerplay and never quite found momentum thereafter.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: UAE's Junaid takes another wicket
Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Haris, out Bowled! The leg stump is rattled and Siddique bags his second successive four-wicket haul, adding Pakistan to his list after Oman in the previous game.
Mohammad Haris b Junaid Siddique 18 (14) [4s-3]
Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Haris — that’s out, bowled!
Mohammad Haris b Junaid Siddique 18 (14) [4s-3]
Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Haris — that’s out, bowled!
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: UAE's Junaid Siddique takes another wicket
Junaid Siddique to Nawaz, out Caught by Muhammad Waseem! Top-class execution from UAE—sharp bowling, precise fielding, and a stunning grab from the skipper. A slower off-cutter grips just enough, forcing Nawaz to slice it off the outside half over extra cover. Waseem sprints back, covers plenty of ground, and pulls off a superb over-the-shoulder catch. Pakistan lose their seventh wicket.
Nawaz c Muhammad Waseem b Junaid Siddique 4 (5)
Nawaz c Muhammad Waseem b Junaid Siddique 4 (5)
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Troubles for Pakistan continue
After 16 overs, Pakistan are struggling at 105 for 6. The over brought 12 runs but also cost them another wicket, keeping the pressure firmly on. Mohammad Haris is holding on with 11 off 8 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz is on 2 off 2. Simranjeet Singh has been outstanding with the ball, finishing his spell at 4 overs for 26 runs and 3 key wickets.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Fakhar Zaman departs after 50
Simranjeet Singh to Fakhar Zaman, out Caught by Harshit Kaushik! A soft dismissal and a huge breakthrough for the UAE as the danger man departs. Just as Fakhar was beginning to cut loose, he miscued one. A length ball on leg-stump from around the wicket saw Fakhar back away to create room, but it cramped him for space. Trying to loft it over extra cover off the back foot, he ended up spooning a simple catch to Kaushik stationed there. Pakistan lose their fourth wicket.
Fakhar Zaman c Harshit Kaushik b Simranjeet Singh 50 (36) [4s-2, 6s-3]
Fakhar Zaman c Harshit Kaushik b Simranjeet Singh 50 (36) [4s-2, 6s-3]
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan’s Powerplay scores in this Asia Cup so far
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025:
47/1 vs Oman
42/2 vs India
39/2 vs UAE
47/1 vs Oman
42/2 vs India
39/2 vs UAE
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Powerplay over; here's what happened in six overs
After six overs, Pakistan have recovered slightly to reach 39 for 2. Fakhar Zaman is leading the charge with 16 runs off 10 balls, while Salman Agha has contributed 12 off 12. The over produced 8 runs, including a boundary, and Muhammad Rohid Khan has bowled 3 overs, conceding 18 runs without taking a wicket.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan's Saim Ayub out for a duck; here's most ducks by Pakistan in T20Is
Most ducks for Pakistan in T20Is
10 - Umar Akmal (79 inns)
8 - Shahid Afridi (90 inns)
8 - Saim Ayub (44 inns)*
10 - Umar Akmal (79 inns)
8 - Shahid Afridi (90 inns)
8 - Saim Ayub (44 inns)*
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: UAE's Junaid Siddique on a roll today
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: After wicket in first over, Junaid Siddique has picked Muhammad Zohaib's wicket. Pakistan are struggling at 9 for 2 after 2.4 overs, with a current run rate of 3.38.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Second over done; check highlights
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: After two overs, Pakistan are 9 for 1. Fakhar Zaman is yet to open his account on 0 off 2 balls, while Sahibzada Farhan has scored 5 runs off 8 deliveries. The over yielded six runs, including a boundary and a wide, with Muhammad Rohid Khan bowling 1 over for 4 runs without taking a wicket.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan's Saim Ayub goes for a duck
Junaid Siddique to Saim Ayub—caught by Muhammad Rohid Khan! Saim Ayub c Muhammad Rohid Khan b Junaid Siddique 0(2).
Junaid Siddique strikes again—that’s out, caught!
Junaid Siddique strikes again—that’s out, caught!
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Big save for Pakistan
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Junaid Siddique to Sahibzada Farhan, no run. Farhan is given LBW and opts for a review! A superb delivery—an outswinger that darts back in off a good length, catching Farhan in the crease. The ball hits well above the knee-roll with his feet off the ground, but ball-tracking confirms it would have hit the stumps.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Match to finally start after the drama in Dubai
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: With all pre-match formalities complete and after a one-hour delay, action is finally underway at the Dubai International Stadium. A healthy crowd has gathered, evenly supporting both sides. The two umpires are out on the field, while Muhammad Waseem delivers some motivating words to his team before the UAE players take their positions.
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: How the pitch will play today
Pakistan vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pitch 3 looks promising, with the ball likely to come onto the bat well. There’s a slight green tinge and a decent grass cover throughout. Early movement could trouble batsmen, giving seamers a chance to make an impact, while spinners might get little assistance.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Andy Pycroft has apologised for handshake controversy, claims PCB
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: PCB's statement:
ICC's controversial match referee Andy Pycroft has apologised to the manager and captain of the Pakistani cricket team.
Andy Pycroft had prohibited the captains of both teams from shaking hands during the India-Pakistan match.
The Pakistan Cricket Board had strongly reacted to Andy Pycroft's action.
Andy Pycroft termed the incident on September 14 as a result of miscommunication and apologized.
The ICC has expressed its readiness to investigate the violation of the Code of Conduct during the match on September 14.
ICC's controversial match referee Andy Pycroft has apologised to the manager and captain of the Pakistani cricket team.
Andy Pycroft had prohibited the captains of both teams from shaking hands during the India-Pakistan match.
The Pakistan Cricket Board had strongly reacted to Andy Pycroft's action.
Andy Pycroft termed the incident on September 14 as a result of miscommunication and apologized.
The ICC has expressed its readiness to investigate the violation of the Code of Conduct during the match on September 14.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan's Playing XI out; check who made the cut
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf (In for Sufiyan Muqeem).
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Why did UAE skipper opt to bowl first?
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: "Going to bowl first. Today the way the weather is, dew will play a role. Will try to restrict them to a low total. It's a do or die game. We had a good game in Abu Dhabi. Different pitch and different game today. Jawadullah is out and Simranjeet is in," said UAE skipper Rahul Chopra.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: UAE's Playing XI revealed; check details
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem(c), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra(w), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: After a delay, UAE win toss and opt to bowl first in must-win Asia Cup clash
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: What happens if Pakistan lose today's must-win clash against UAE?
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: India’s commanding display has made the Group A standings clearer, leaving Pakistan and the UAE with everything to play for in the final league match. Both sides know that only a win will keep their hopes alive. A UAE victory would take them to 4 points, while a Pakistan win would also see them reach 4 points. The scenario is straightforward: win to advance, lose and you’re out.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Why was toss delayed?
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: The ICC has turned down PCB’s request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft, leading Pakistan to threaten a boycott of their Asia Cup clash against the UAE if he officiated. While the team cancelled their pre-match press conference, they went ahead with their scheduled net session at the ICC Academy. PCB also sent a second letter to the ICC, again pressing for Pycroft’s removal.
On Sept 17, after a delay, Pakistan’s team bus finally left the hotel, pushing the start of the match back by an hour.
On Sept 17, after a delay, Pakistan’s team bus finally left the hotel, pushing the start of the match back by an hour.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Check likely Playing XI of UAE before toss
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (capt), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Check likely Playing XI of Pakistan before toss
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (capt), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Toss time soon
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: The toss is scheduled for 8:30 PM IST, with the match to follow at 9:00 PM.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Will Andy Pycroft, the man at the centre of the controversy, remain the match referee for this game?
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: TimesofIndia.com has confirmed through multiple sources that Andy Pycroft will stay on as the match referee for the game.
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan team finally at stadium
Pak vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Team Pakistan has arrived at Dubai International Cricket Stadium after a delay, amid uncertainty over the match. They are scheduled to take on the UAE this evening.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Why toss for Pakistan and UAE match was delayed?
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The toss, originally scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, was delayed after the PCB threatened to boycott the Asia Cup. The board had urged the ICC to remove match referee Andy Pycroft, accusing him of siding with India in the post-match handshake controversy. With the ICC rejecting their request, PCB instructed players to remain at the hotel. Senior officials including Mohsin Naqvi, Ramiz Raja, and Najam Sethi met to decide the next course of action. However, with the team now en route to the stadium, a boycott appears unlikely. The toss is expected at 8:30 PM IST, with play slated to begin at 9:00 PM.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Andy Pycroft to be Pakistan vs UAE match referee
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Despite repeated demands from the Pakistan Cricket Board, Andy Pycroft will continue as match referee for today’s clash against the UAE. PCB’s two letters of complaint and threats to pull out — which led to a one-hour delay — have not brought about any change, reported TOI.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: At what time will the toss happen now?
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The toss has reportedly been rescheduled for 8:30 PM IST, with the match set to begin at 9:00 PM.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Did Pakistan take a u-turn? Here's what the PCB had told ICC
The ICC turned down PCB’s request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft, prompting Pakistan to threaten a boycott of their Asia Cup clash against the UAE if he remained in charge. While the team skipped their scheduled pre-match press conference, they did go ahead with the planned net session at the ICC Academy. Later, the PCB sent a second letter to the ICC, once again pressing for Pycroft’s removal.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Will Pakistan still play? Here's the latest update
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The latest update is that the clash will be delayed by an hour. PCB spokesperson Amir Mir had earlier announced that the match was delayed by one hour - from 8pm IST to 9pm IST - amid uncertainty over the match.
“The consultation process is ongoing and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is discussing with former chairmen Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi and on the other hand, online negotiations are also going on with Dubai. Immediately, the match between UAE and Pakistan has been delayed by one hour,” he said.
“The consultation process is ongoing and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is discussing with former chairmen Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi and on the other hand, online negotiations are also going on with Dubai. Immediately, the match between UAE and Pakistan has been delayed by one hour,” he said.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: No toss at 7:30 pm today
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The fixture has been delayed for an hour from the scheduled time. PCB spokesperson Amir Mir, in a short press conference, provided an update about the current situation. As the Pakistan team is yet to reach the stadium, the toss is also delayed.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: From no handshake to match delay, here's how things erupted into a major controversy
Sep 14: Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skips the post-match presentation after India’s refusal to shake hands; coach Mike Hesson voices displeasure.
Sep 15: Team manager Naveed Cheema files a complaint with the ICC, accusing match referee Andy Pycroft of bias. PCB demands his removal from their Asia Cup games.
Sep 16: ICC rejects PCB’s request; PCB threatens to boycott the UAE clash if Pycroft officiates. Pakistan cancel their pre-match press conference but continue with nets. A second letter is sent to ICC pressing for Pycroft’s removal.
Sep 17: Pakistan’s team bus departs late from the hotel, delaying the start of the game by an hour.
Sep 15: Team manager Naveed Cheema files a complaint with the ICC, accusing match referee Andy Pycroft of bias. PCB demands his removal from their Asia Cup games.
Sep 16: ICC rejects PCB’s request; PCB threatens to boycott the UAE clash if Pycroft officiates. Pakistan cancel their pre-match press conference but continue with nets. A second letter is sent to ICC pressing for Pycroft’s removal.
Sep 17: Pakistan’s team bus departs late from the hotel, delaying the start of the game by an hour.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The must-win clash likely delayed by an hour
PCB spokesperson Amir Mir had earlier announced that the match was delayed by one hour - from 8pm IST to 9pm IST - amid uncertainty over the match.
“The consultation process is ongoing and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is discussing with former chairmen Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi and on the other hand, online negotiations are also going on with Dubai. Immediately, the match between UAE and Pakistan has been delayed by one hour,” he said.
“The consultation process is ongoing and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi is discussing with former chairmen Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi and on the other hand, online negotiations are also going on with Dubai. Immediately, the match between UAE and Pakistan has been delayed by one hour,” he said.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan Cricket Board says Pakistan team allowed to depart for match
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan Cricket Board president Mohsin Naqvi posts: "We have asked the Pakistan team to depart for the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Further details to follow"
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan vs UAE clash to be delayed
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: PCB has requested that the match be postponed by an hour pending further talks. Also hearing that Pakistan team has left the hotel and on the way to the stadium. Not sure if Pycroft will still officiate or not, reported Cricbuzz.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan team finally heads for stadium
Pakistan team heads to stadium for Asia Cup match against UAE, game delayed by one hour, reported PTI quoting tournament sources.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Amid row, referee Andy Pycroft leaves stadium
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: As per a Geo News report from Dubai, Andy Pycroft has left from the Dubai International Stadium. It is understood that the match referee is headed to the ICC headquarters.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: PCB says referee Pycroft told Pak captain Salman Ali Agha to refrain from shaking hands with Suryakumar Yadav
According to the PCB, the 69-year Pycroft, who is a former Zimbabwe cricketer, had told its national captain Salman Ali Agha to refrain from shaking hands with his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav.
The Pakistani team management also alleged that Pycroft did not allow the customary exchange of team-sheets between the two captains.
"This misconduct violates Article 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Match Officials, which specifically makes it an offence for the Match Referee to conduct himself in a manner, which is contrary to the spirit of game and violates the MCC Laws," the PCB alleged in its first letter of complaint to the ICC.
"Given the gravity, political nature/background, and far-reaching consequences and repercussions, the misconduct has also caused disrepute to the game," it had stated.
The Pakistani team management also alleged that Pycroft did not allow the customary exchange of team-sheets between the two captains.
"This misconduct violates Article 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Match Officials, which specifically makes it an offence for the Match Referee to conduct himself in a manner, which is contrary to the spirit of game and violates the MCC Laws," the PCB alleged in its first letter of complaint to the ICC.
"Given the gravity, political nature/background, and far-reaching consequences and repercussions, the misconduct has also caused disrepute to the game," it had stated.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Kapil Dev on handshake controversy
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Former India captain Kapil Dev reflected on Indian cricketers refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani players after their recent match in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup, stressing that the focus should be on the game rather than making a big deal out of small things.
Dev highlighted that it is one's personal choice whether they want to shake hands or hug. The highlight of the match occurred after the game, as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his batting partner Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with the Pakistan team, and the skipper dedicated the win to the armed forces, while expressing solidarity with the Pahalgam victims during the Asia Cup clash with Pakistan on Sunday.
Dev highlighted that it is one's personal choice whether they want to shake hands or hug. The highlight of the match occurred after the game, as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his batting partner Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with the Pakistan team, and the skipper dedicated the win to the armed forces, while expressing solidarity with the Pahalgam victims during the Asia Cup clash with Pakistan on Sunday.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: UAE team reach location
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan team asked to stay in hotel
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: A PCB source told PTI that the Pakistan teams players "have been told to stay in their rooms and wait for further instructions."
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Will Pakistan pull out of Asia Cup?
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live:
Pakistan are reportedly set to forfeit their match against UAE today, following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) refusal to remove Andy Pycroft as match referee for the Asia Cup, according to TOI.
After conducting an investigation, the ICC concluded that Pycroft had not breached any code of conduct and confirmed that he would continue to officiate in today’s game between UAE and Pakistan.
Pakistan are reportedly set to forfeit their match against UAE today, following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) refusal to remove Andy Pycroft as match referee for the Asia Cup, according to TOI.
After conducting an investigation, the ICC concluded that Pycroft had not breached any code of conduct and confirmed that he would continue to officiate in today’s game between UAE and Pakistan.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Why did the controversy emerge?
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The controversy began after Indian players led by skipper Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team at the end of their match on Sunday. Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha didn't attend the post-match presentation ceremony in protest.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Who decides the appointment of referees and other officials?
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: PAK vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025: Appointment of match officials is a centralised ICC decision and it can't be influenced by considerations of any member board, reported TOI.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Another request rejected
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan Cricket Board's second mail to ICC to remove Andy Pycroft as match referee in Asia Cup rejected, reported PTI quoting sources.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Amid controversy over Pakistan's participation, the team stopped from leaving for stadium
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The Pakistan cricket team has been stopped from leaving for the stadium, even though their kit bags have already been loaded onto the bus, reported TOI.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: What are head-to-head stats
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Pakistan and UAE have faced each other in three encounters so far, with Pakistan emerging victorious on all three occasions.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Check squads
Pakistan Squad: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr.
UAE Squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali-I, Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE Squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali-I, Muhammad Jawad Ullah
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: How to livestream today's clash?
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The Pakistan vs UAE match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can also stream the match online via the SonyLIV app and website, as well as the FanCode app. The match will also be available on the OTTplay app.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Check today's pitch report
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: The hot and humid conditions show no signs of easing in the UAE, and the pitch is likely to keep favouring the spinners.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Check UAE's likely Playing XI
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (capt), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Check Pakistan's likely Playing XI
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (capt), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: A must-win Asia Cup clash today
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live: Caught between their own flaws and off-field distractions, Pakistan will need to raise their game considerably against a spirited UAE in Wednesday’s Group A clash to keep their Asia Cup campaign alive.
Though much of the outside chatter is administrative and unlikely to have real impact, it will not be easy for the players to shut out the surrounding noise.
On the field, however, Pakistan face bigger challenges. With one win and one defeat in two matches, they sit second in the group with two points — ahead of UAE on net run rate (1.64 to -2.03). But any slip-up here could send them packing.
Though much of the outside chatter is administrative and unlikely to have real impact, it will not be easy for the players to shut out the surrounding noise.
On the field, however, Pakistan face bigger challenges. With one win and one defeat in two matches, they sit second in the group with two points — ahead of UAE on net run rate (1.64 to -2.03). But any slip-up here could send them packing.
