For a very long time, the Pakistan cricket team has been playing many of its matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The stadiums of Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi have almost become like a second home for them. But despite playing there for more than 16 years, Pakistan had never managed to score more than 200 runs in a T20 International match in the UAE. That finally changed on August 30, 2025, when Pakistan achieved this special milestone.
A Historic Day for Pakistan
In the tri series match against the United Arab Emirates team at Sharjah, Pakistan batted first after winning the toss. The batters showed great form and confidence right from the beginning. The team ended up scoring 207 runs in 20 overs, which was the first time in history that Pakistan crossed the 200 run mark in the UAE. This made the occasion even more memorable for fans, as they had been waiting for this moment since Pakistan started playing T20Is in the UAE back in 2009.
Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz Shine
The star of the day was young left-handed batter Saim Ayub, who played a brilliant innings of 69 runs from just 38 balls. He started carefully but then hit boundaries and sixes with style. Another hero was Hasan Nawaz, who entertained everyone with his powerful hitting. He fired a speedy 56 from 26 balls, clearing the ropes six times. He hit those sixes with ease. They set Pak on the front foot their selfless batting pushed pakistan past the 200 run milestone.
UAE Puts Up a Brave Fight
The United Arab Emirates team also played with courage. Their batter Asif Khan, who was playing his 50th T20I, hit a fantastic 77 runs from 35 balls. He struck six fours and six sixes, showing that UAE would not give up easily. Captain Muhammad Waseem also gave a fast start with 33 runs, but Pakistan’s bowlers kept taking wickets at the right times. (UAE) United Arab Emirates ended up on 176 runs, they tried really hard to get the taget but, Pakistan sealed comfortable win by 31 runs.
Pakistan’s Bowling Effort
Pakistan rested two of its top fast bowlers, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, in this match. Even then, the other bowlers did their job well. Bowling with control, Mohammad Nawaz removed two batters, as Ali, Mirza, and S Ayub got a wicket as wickets as well of Alishan Sharafu. This balanced performance made sure UAE never really came too close to Pakistan’s big total.
Looking Ahead
This match was part of a tri series, and both teams will face each other again before the upcoming Asia Cup. The Asia Cup will begin on September 9, with teams like India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and UAE competing. Pakistan’s new record of scoring over 200 runs in the UAE will surely give them confidence for the matches ahead.
A Long Wait Finally Over
It took Pakistan 16 long years to finally cross the 200 run mark in a T20I played in their “adopted home” of UAE. The day will be remembered by fans not only because of the record but also because of the exciting batting display by youngsters like Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz. This milestone has brought joy to Pakistani supporters and raised hopes for more strong performances in the future.