Sharjah: Pakistan sealed a spot in the UAE T20I tri-series final with a commanding 31-run victory over hosts UAE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
After opting to bat, Pakistan recovered from 80 for 5 thanks to a sensational partnership between Fakhar Zaman (77)* and *Mohammad Nawaz (37)**, posting 171 for 5. The UAE, hampered by sloppy fielding, struggled to chase the target, eventually folding for 140 all out.
Abrar Ahmed, making his series debut, starred with 4 wickets for 9 runs, dismantling the UAE top and middle order. Despite a fighting half-century from Alishan Sharafu (68), the hosts were never in contention.
Pakistan and Afghanistan now advance to the final, with the UAE eliminated from the tournament.
Scorecard Highlights:
Pakistan: 171/5 (Zaman 77*, Nawaz 37*)
UAE: 140/7 (Sharafu 68; Abrar 4-9, Afridi 1-23)