The in-form Pakistan A (PAK A) side face bottom-placed United Arab Emirates (UAE) in match No. 9 of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, November 18.
Irfan Khan-led Pakistan have already qualified for the semi-finals after winning their first two games comprehensively. They defeated Oman by 40 runs to start their campaign, before defeating arch-rivals India A by eight wickets.
On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates have had
a forgettable campaign so far. After the 148-run thrashing from India A, Alishan Sharafu and Co. looked to bounce back against Oman. However, the latter emerged victorious off the last ball, winning a thrilling encounter by just two wickets. UAE are already out of the race to the semi-finals and will be playing for pride.
PAK A vs UAE Match Details
| Match | Pakistan A vs United Arab Emirates, Match 9, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 |
| Venue | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, November 18, 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV (App & Website) |
West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha Pitch Report
While the first two games were very high scoring, the pitches have slowed down with each passing game, and it could be a grind for the batters on Tuesday. Spinners are ecpected to play a key role. Batting sides will look to make the most of the powerplay overs.
PAK A vs UAE Head to Head
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by PAK A | 1 |
| Won by UAE | 0 |
| No Result/Tied | - |
| Only Fixture | October 23, 2024 |
PAK A vs UAE Predicted Playing 11s
Pakistan A
Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Naeem, Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan (C), Saad Masood, Ghazi Ghori (WK), Shahid Aziz, Ubaid Shah, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem.
United Arab Emirates
Alishan Sharafu (C), Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Ethan D'Souza, Syed Haider (WK), Yayin Rai, Muhammad Arfan, Aayan Khan, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Rohid Khan.
PAK A vs UAE Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Maaz Sadaqat
Pakistan opener Maaz Sadaqat has had a phenomenal start to the tournament. He smashed an unbeaten 96 off 54 balls against Oman. He carried confidence from that game into the one against India and scored 79 not out off 47 deliveries. The 20-year-old will be the batter to watch out for on Tuesday.
Probable Best Bowler: Ubaid Shah
Ubaid Shah has bowled well so far in the first couple of games. He bagged a three-for against Oman and dismissed the dangerous Ramandeep Singh in the game against India. Shah's spell with the new ball will be intriguing to watch and the UAE batters will have to be wary.
Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan A to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
