Pakistan set 147-run target for UAE in Asia Cup clash

Dubai: In a crucial Asia Cup T20 match, Pakistan has set a target of 147 runs for hosts UAE to chase.

In the Group A match of the Asia Cup, UAE won the toss and elected to field first, inviting Pakistan to bat.

Pakistan made two changes to their playing XI for this match against UAE, bringing in Haris Rauf and Khushdil Shah in place of Sufiyan Muqeem and Faheem Ashraf.

Batting first, Pakistan scored 146 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

For the Green Shirts, Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 50 runs, while Shaheen Shah Afridi played a blistering cameo, remaining unbeaten on 29 off 14 balls.

It’s important to note that this Group A match holds major significance, as the winning team will qualify for the Super Four stage, while the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.