Pakistan had to work hard in Sharjah, but in the second game of the tri-series, they defeated a determined United Arab Emirates by 31 runs thanks to the batting prowess of Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz, as well as crucial blows from Hasan Ali. Asif Khan's counterattack ensured that the match continued to the very end, while the young and powerful combination of Ayub and Nawaz provided Pakistan's innings with its firepower.
Pakistan were determined to demonstrate their batting depth once more after defeating Afghanistan by a commanding 39 runs in the first game of the series. With a stroke-filled 69 off 38 balls, Saim Ayub set the tone for the evening by hitting seven boundaries and four sixes. The UAE's response got off to a strong start with captain Muhammad Waseem, who gave the hosts early impetus with 33 off 18 balls. However, Pakistan persisted, and the chase appeared to be over at 76 for five. At that point, Asif Khan took the stage.