UAE vs PAK 3rd T20I Match Preview: United Arab Emirates will face Afghanistan in a high-voltage clash of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series at the Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Both teams enter this game seeking their first win, having lost to Pakistan in their respective opening encounters. While the UAE will look to bounce back strongly at home, Afghanistan, with their spin depth and head-to-head dominance, enter the contest as favourites. Here’s a detailed preview of the UAE vs PAK 3rd T20I Match 2025, including the date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and a winning prediction.
Match Details – UAE vs PAK, 3rd T20I Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I Match |
| Date | 1 September 2025 |
| Time | 20:30 IST |
| Venue | Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
UAE vs PAK 3rd T20I Match Preview and Team Analysis
United Arab Emirates
The UAE fell short against Pakistan by 31 runs in their opening game, struggling with both bat and ball despite flashes of brilliance. Captain Muhammad Waseem will again carry the responsibility of providing a solid start, supported by Muhammad Zohaib at the top.
The middle order needs consistency from Alishan Sharafu, Ethan D’Souza, and Rahul Chopra, while Asif Khan’s explosive 77 off 35 balls in the last game was a major positive. In the bowling department, Haider Ali remains the key spinner, while pacers Junaid Siddique and Dhruv Parashar must find breakthroughs early.
Key Players (UAE): Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique
Predicted XI (UAE):
Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Ethan D’Souza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
Afghanistan
Afghanistan too suffered a defeat against Pakistan, going down by 39 runs. Captain Rashid Khan led from the front with a quickfire 39 (16), while Rahmanullah Gurbaz looked in good touch at the top. However, their middle order failed to convert starts, which remains a concern.
With the ball, Mujeeb ur Rahman bowled economically, and the experienced Rashid Khan will be expected to trouble the UAE’s batsmen in spin-friendly conditions. Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi will play a key role with the new ball.
Key Players (Afghanistan): Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Predicted XI (Afghanistan):
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
UAE vs PAK: Pitch and Weather Report
Sharjah International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
- Surface: Balanced with spin-friendly conditions.
- Batting Conditions: Flat deck & short boundaries allow for quick runs. 170+ will be competitive.
- Pace Bowling: Limited bounce, requires variations.
- Spin Bowling: Huge factor – spinners expected to dominate middle overs.
- Toss Prediction: Bowl first – chasing sides have won 3 of the last 4 games here.
Weather Forecast – Sharjah, UAE
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 34°C | 0 mm | 2.1 k/h | SSE | 2% |
| 21:00 | 31°C | 0 mm | 3.2 k/h | WNW | 0% |
Conditions will be hot and dry, making for an ideal high-scoring T20 contest.
UAE vs PAK Match Prediction: Who Will Win 3rd T20I
The UAE will rely on their home advantage and power-hitting from Asif Khan and Waseem, but their inconsistency against quality spin is a major concern. Afghanistan, with Rashid Khan and Mujeeb leading the attack and Gurbaz providing solidity at the top, looks better balanced.
Prediction: Afghanistan to beat UAE in the 3rd T20I of the UAE Tri-Series 2025.
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