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Pakistan set competitive target for UAE in must-win Asia Cup clash

Junaid's four-wicket haul and Simranjeet's three for 26 runs stop Green Shirts from hammering big total

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September 17, 2025

Pakistans Fakhar Zaman plays a shot during the ACC Mens T20 Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE, on September 17, 2025. — ACC
Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman plays a shot during the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE, on September 17, 2025. — ACC

Fakhar Zaman's half-century and Shaheen Shah Afridi's late blitz helped Pakistan post a competitive target of 147 runs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the must-win match in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Wednesday.

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