Uae vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ashes • Pakistan won the match by 97 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Ashes, Uae took on Pakistan on May 28, 2026, 09:34 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 97 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 795 runs and 11 wickets fall between Pakistan (446/3 in 50.0 overs) and Uae (349/8 in 50.0 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (446/3)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 446/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.92 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Fakhar Zaman spearheaded the batting effort with 122 runs off 78 balls (including 9 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 156.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Sahabzada Farhan, who contributed 112 runs off 86 deliveries, while Saim Ayub added 104 (80b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Haider Ali led the bowling figures with 1/65 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Sohab Khan (1/102 in 10.0 overs).
3. Uae Chase & Second Innings Summary (349/8)
Pursuing a target of 447 runs for victory, Uae recorded 349/8 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.98 runs per over. Muhammad Waseem anchored the chase for Uae with 78 runs from 57 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 136.8), alongside Muhammad Arfan who chipped in with 64 off 39 balls. Defending the total, Naseem Shah delivered a key spell of 2/22 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.14, while Abrar Ahmed finished with 2/23 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Saim Ayub and Sahabzada Farhan (Pakistan), who combined for 194 runs off 148 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Junaid Siddiqui making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Saim Ayub (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 313.0 total points, followed closely by Naseem Shah (195.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saim Ayub.