A forgettable Asia Cup for Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub. In the final of the Asia Cup 2025 against India, the top-order batter again threw his wicket cheaply. Kuldeep Yadav was the bowler, who was just about to take off. 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has high hopes for Saim Ayub. Again, high-profile teams in the Asia Cup 2025 relied on the young batter and put him in the opening batter's slot. In the final, Ayub went to bat at Dubai International Stadium as a number 3 batter. In this role too, the left-handed batter was unable to justify his talent. He scored only 14 runs against 11 deliveries and went back to the pavilion. A combination of Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah showed him the path to the dressing room. 

Ayub came in the middle after the dismissal of Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 57 off 38. The other opener of Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman, scored 46. The openers created the foundation for a good total on the slow, turning surface; Ayub just needed to carry on the momentum, which he couldn't. 

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To set a trap, the spinner delivered a good length out of the off-stump delivery. The ball was to force the batter to make a shot; Ayub stepped into the trap according to Team India's plan. Jasprit Bumrah was at the point, waiting for his moment to shine as a fielder. Ayub played a cut shot and precisely found Bumrah at the point. Bumrah did not make any mistake to grab the ball. Thus, Ayub's Asia Cup 2025 campaign came to a conclusion as a batter. 

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Saim Ayub's Asia Cup 2025 run chart—

Match 4, Pakistan vs. Oman: Saim Ayub—0

Match 6, Pakistan vs. India: Saim Ayub—0

Match 10, Pakistan vs. UAE: Saim Ayub - 0

Match 14, Pakistan vs. India, Saim Ayub - 21

Match 15, Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, Saim Ayub- 2

Match 17, Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, Saim Ayub- 0

Asia Cup 2025 Final, India vs. Pakistan, Saim Ayub - 14 

Pakistan will meet Bangladesh in the fifth Super Fours match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, September 25, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Following India's consecutive victories that have already secured their place in the final, this fixture now assumes huge significance. The winner will advance to the final on Sunday and have the chance to play against the Men in Blue for the continental crown. Both teams will be under immense pressure to perform in this practical semifinal.

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Pakistan will head into this must-win match on the back of an excellent victory against Sri Lanka, bouncing back well from their earlier loss to India. Their strong bowling attack found the best rhythm in the last match, and once again, they will rely on it to demolish the Bangladesh batting card. On the other hand, Bangladesh lost to India, but loss came without a lot of first-choice players. With Litton Das and Mahedi Hasan coming back, the Tigers' line-up is looking much stronger, and should put up a tough fight.

Asia Cup 2025, Super 4, Match 17, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Live Streaming Details

Asia Cup 2025, Super 4, Match 17, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Probable Playing XI

Pakistan (Probable Playing XI):

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Bangladesh (Probable Playing XI):

Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali(w/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

The Pakistan team will be under pressure heading into this game. They lost to India in the last game by 6 wickets despite a strong show with the bat. The bowling attack struggled to contain the Indians and threw away the game. They failed to defend the target of 172 runs. 

On the other hand, it is a must-win game for the Sri Lankan team. The Sri Lankan skipper will be upset with the 4-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the last game. They failed to defend the target of 169 runs. 

PAK vs SL Match Details

Date: 23rd September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

PAK vs SL Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters PAK vs SL

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 146 runs in this tournament 

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) - 132 runs in this tournament 

• Kusal Mendis (SL) - 122 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler PAK vs SL

• Nuwan Thushara (SL) - 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Saim Ayub (PAK) - 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

PAK vs SL Recent Performance

PAK vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL is expected to score 170-180 runs

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 20-30 runs

Scenario 2- If the PAK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK is expected to score 145-165 runs.

• Result prediction- SL will win the match by 3 wickets 

PAK vs SL Predicted Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing XI 

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.

Pakistan (PAK) Playing XI 

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs SL Complete Squad

Sri Lanka - 

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage.

Pakistan -

Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.

PAK vs SL Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Sri Lanka to win

We predict that Sri Lanka will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga will be key players to watch out for.

After some frustrating moments, India finally got a crucial wicket, as Abhishek Sharma's brilliant catch sent Pakistan cricketer Saim Ayub back to the pavilion in their Super Fours meeting at the Asia Cup 2025. 

Asia Cup 2025 (Super Four), India vs Pakistan - India dropped chances

Despite a positive start after losing the toss, Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman lost his wicket for 15 off nine balls, as they were down to 21/1 in the third over. In the first over of the match, while Pakistan were yet to open their account, Abhishek Sharma misjudged at the deep third and dropped a chance of the Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who was playing an important innings. 

Later in the fifth over, Kuldeep Yadav dropped a comfortable chance of the no.3 batter Saim Ayub, who was batting on four runs after failing to open his account in the first three games of the tournament as an opener. 

Sahibzada was dropped once again by Abhishek Sharma in the eighth over, although it was a very difficult chance at long on, as he tried his best but couldn't hold the ball despite getting a touch on it. 

[WATCH] IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025, Super Four: Cheeky edge! Hardik Pandya's outswing dismisses Fakhar Zaman

Abhishek Sharma took stunner to dismiss Saim Ayub 

But then the Indian bowlers returned to disciplined bowling, as even the set Pakistan batters were struggling to score runs quickly. After the break in the first innings, India finally got a wicket as Shivam Dube surprised with a wicket. Saim was dismissed for 21 off 17 balls with one four and one six, as Abhishek Sharma grabbed a brilliant catch.

It was a back-of-a-length delivery on off, which Saim pulled with a top edge. Abhishek ran from the deep backward square, and while Kuldeep Yadav was also running for the catch, Abhishek decided to go for it, and he had the full-stretched dive to stunningly take the catch.  

Abhishek Sharma pulls off a stunner 😱

Shivam Dube gets his man, Saim Ayub!

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Hat-trick of ducks for Pakistan opener Saim Ayub in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. After a couple of 0s against Oman and India, Ayub again had to return with another duck, this time against the home team, the United Arab Emirates.

It was a delivery from the UAE pacer Junaid Siddique off with the bounce; Ayub could hit the ball anywhere on the off side. He chose to play a cut shot, which glided on the hands of Zohaib Khan, who was waiting at fine leg. Siddique did not make any mistake in grabbing the ball. It was not the first time the Pakistan opener tried to be adventurous before settling down on the track. His intentions to go big from the beginning harmed him and his team as well. Pakistan lost his wicket against UAE in the very first over of the match, when they were only with 3 runs. 

Match number 10 of the Asia Cup 2025 is equally important for Pakistan and the UAE, as both of the teams got one win each, playing two matches. In a situation, Ayub needed to bring out his best, but now, his run drought remains.

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Saim Ayub's hat-trick of 0s put his name in a list of unfortunates

Over the years, Pakistan has produced multiple world-class batters, but they have some poor records as well. In an unfortunate event, Ayub added his name to the list of all-time Pakistan players who got back-to-back three or more ducks at the international level. 

After a series of dismissals, Pakistan was unable to register a handsome total on the scoreboard. Batting first, they scored 146 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. The last over assault from Shaheen Afridi helped the team to add 18 runs from the 20th over of the first innings. 

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Pakistan’s tough time in the opening partnership continues in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 as their left-handed aggressive opening batter, Saim Ayub, recorded his third successive duck of the shortest format in the competition. It was the fourth duck of the shortest format for the batter in the last six innings of the competition. 

Against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the tournament, Ayub got out on the second ball of the innings. On his opening ball of the inning, the southpaw, Saim Ayub, crouched low and looked to slog across the line, only for the ball to stick on his back pad and miss the line and trap him before the stumps.

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Against India, Ayub, on the first legal delivery of the innings, the left-handed batter wasn’t sweet on his timing and hit the short ball of Hardik Pandya into the hands of Jasprit Bumrah at the point region. Coming into the event, the anticipation was huge from the youngsters to provide them with vital runs with the bat in the opening partnership, but he couldn’t stand on his feet.

Saim Ayub joins two Pakistan players in unwanted record of successive T20I ducks

Against the UAE side at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Saim Ayub threw his bat at the short and wide delivery, which he got a thick edge as the ball flew to the third man, who grabbed a fine catch. The left-handed batter couldn’t believe his luck and dragged himself off the field for a two-ball duck.

The left-handed batter joined the likes of Mohammed Hafeez and Abdullah Sharfique to score three or more successive ducks in the shortest format in the men’s games. He also joined India’s Sanju Samson and some Zimbabwe players to score five T20I ducks in a single year.

The effect of that was huge on the Pakistan side as they found themselves under incredible pressure in the batting department. Their innings didn’t fly at all. Now, it will be a concern for the management if they stay with the batter for the rest of the event if they qualify for the Super 4 stage.

In the 10th match of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates. PAK vs UAE 10th T20i match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Dubai International Stadium. The Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates match is going to be the first fixture between the two squads, and we expect a close encounter between the two.

 Pakistan currently stands at the 2nd spot in the Group A point table with a win and a loss. Their net run rate stands at +1.649. The United Arab Emirates is going through a nightmare, and they stand at the 3rd spot in the point table. They have won a single game at the group stage, and their net run rate stands at –2.030. 

PAK vs UAE Match Details

Date: 17th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Live Streaming: Fancode  

PAK vs UAE Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters PAK vs UAE

• Muhammad Waseem (UAE) - 88 runs in this tournament 

• Alishan Sharafu (UAE) - 73 runs in this tournament 

• Muhammad Haris (PAK) - 69 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler PAK vs UAE

• Saim Ayub (PAK) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Junaid Siddique (UAE) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Faheem Ashraf (PAK) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

PAK vs UAE Recent Performance

PAK vs UAE Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If PAK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- PAK will win the match by 25-40 runs

Scenario 2- If the UAE bats first

• First Innings score prediction- UAE is expected to score 120-135 runs.

• Result prediction- PAK will win the match by 7 wickets 

PAK vs UAE Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan (PAK) Playing XI 

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Playing XI 

Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique.

PAK vs UAE Complete Squad

Pakistan - 

Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim

United Arab Emirates -

Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D'Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan.

PAK vs UAE Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Pakistan to win

We predict that Pakistan will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris will be key players to watch out for.

India completely outclassed Pakistan in Match 6 of the Asia Cup 2025 with a complete all-round performance. Batting first, Pakistan could only managed 127/9 in 20 overs, with only Shaheen Afridi's late cameo (33 off 16) attaining any respectability. India's bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Axar Patel (2/20) essentially totally broke the backbone of Pakistan's batting. In reply, India chased 128 in just 15.5 overs, with Abhishek Sharma (31 off 13) and Suryakumar Yadav (41 from 35) completing a 7-wicket win. Below are the main reasons for Pakistan defeat:

1. Early batting collapse under spin pressure

Pakistan's top and middle order fell apart as Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Axar Patel (2/20) applied the screws. At the end of the 16th over, Pakistan was 83/6 and never got back on track. 

2. Modest total of 127 proved insufficient

Despite Shaheen Afridi’s explosive 16-ball 33 at the end, Pakistan’s total was well below par. On a good batting pitch, 127 was never going to challenge India’s strong top order.

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3. Brilliant Indian spin and fielding execution

India's spinners not only took wickets at critical times, but controlled the rate of scoring during the middle overs. Backed by sharp fielding, Pakistan's batters had no time or room to settle or rebuild.

The initial of Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of the T20I captain did not turn out to be a brilliant account, as he departed cheaply against Saim Ayub.

The Pakistan all-rounder caught Gill outside off the popping crease, and the rest of the work was swiftly accomplished by the Pakistan keeper Mohammad Haris. India lost the important wicket quickly while chasing a modest target of 128 in 20 overs. Gill departed after making only 10 runs in 7 overs with 2 boundaries. Ayub was unimpressive with the bat but earned his team the required breakthrough in form for Shubman Gill, who opened the innings with Abhishek Sharma. Might be the extra flight on the ball tricked him. The right-handed batter went outside of the line to make a connection with the ball.

He stretched but it was not enough to make contact. The turning away from him went on to the gloves of Haris. Who, without wasting any time, dismantled the stumps with the ball and cleaned the path for Gill to return to the dugout. The quick wicket of the in-form batter was unexpected for Indian cricket fans, but the Men in Blue recovered from the early blow. 

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India sustained an early blow 

Pakistan elected to bat first after winning the toss, and they managed to register only 127 runs on the scoreboard in exchange for 9 slaps. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the destroyer for Team India, the scoreboard in exchange for 9 slaps. Yadav concluded his 4-over spell with 3 wickets against 18 runs. Against the UAE, the experienced spinner bagged a 4-wicket figure.

But for Gill, he remained without a half century from 5 T20Is. He registered his last half-century in the format against Zimbabwe in July last year. 

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An unusual scene at the Dubai International Stadium. Jasprit Bumrah at the point took a clean catch to dismiss Pakistan opener Saim Ayub. Hardik Pandya was the bowler, and Jasprit Bumrah was at that point during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. 

It might bea perfect example of good rehearsal. On the 0.1 over, Hardik Pandya did the damage. Captain Surya Kumar Yadav also deserves massive credit, as he showed enough trust in his boys. Pandya was the opening bowler against the host, the United Emirates, as well. In that match, Pandya was the only bowler who went wicketless for India and was expensive too. Pandya is well aware of his boys and asked the star pace bowling all-rounder to bowl again with the new ball. This time, against arch rivals, Pandya paid off by quickly taking the wicket of the young opener.

Bumrah at Point was another surprising thing for the viewers. Ayub went for another golden duck. The high time may be too far for Pakistan team management to rethink their tactics, at least for the T20 Internationals. After the strike from Team India, Pakistan is 0 for 1. 

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Jasprit Bumrah at point took an amezing catch to dismiss Saim Ayub 

After winning the toss, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and decided to bowl first. After winning the toss, he said, "Going to bat first. We've been playing good cricket and are very excited. Looks like a slow wicket. Just want to bat first and put runs on the board. Same side. Have been here for 20-odd days and are used to the conditions," he said. 

Playing XIs:

India—Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah.

Pakistan—Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Abrar Ahmed.