Pakistan, UAE Compete in T20I Tri-Nation Series in Sharjah

In the ongoing UAE T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Pakistan, led by captain Salman Ali Agha, chose to bat first against the United Arab Emirates in their fifth match. Pakistan aims to rebound from a recent loss to Afghanistan, having previously defeated UAE in the series opener, while the home team seeks its first victory to revive its campaign. Early in the innings, Pakistan faced setbacks with key players like Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Haris dismissed cheaply, and UAE's Junaid Siddique reaching 100 wickets in T20Is. The Sharjah pitch offers a challenging two-paced surface despite its small boundaries, adding complexity to the batsmen's task. Meanwhile, the UAE team has struggled for consistency but remains determined to leverage home conditions against the more experienced Pakistan squad. The tournament continues to draw attention as teams vie for dominance in the shortest format of international cricket.