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**Pakistan Breaks 16-Year UAE Jinx with Explosive Batting Display in Tri-Series**

**Abu Dhabi, UAE:** The Pakistan cricket team, led by Salman Agha, has begun its preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 in emphatic fashion, winning its first two matches in a tri-series against the UAE and Afghanistan. The series, being held in the UAE, saw Pakistan defeat Afghanistan by 39 runs and the UAE by 31 runs.

The victory against the UAE was particularly significant, as it marked the first time in 16 years that Pakistan has crossed the 200-run mark in a T20I innings in the UAE. Pakistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, powered its way to 207 runs, thanks to blistering half-centuries from Saim Ayub and Hasan Nawaz.

Despite the UAE having been a home away from home for Pakistan cricket during security concerns in their own country, the team had never previously managed to reach the 200-run milestone in a T20I innings on UAE soil. Their previous highest score was 193 against Hong Kong in Sharjah in 2022.

While the UAE put up a spirited fight in response, with Mohammad Waseem and Asif Khan (who blasted 77 off 35 balls) scoring quickfire runs, they ultimately fell short, finishing 31 runs behind Pakistan’s total. Pakistan’s strong start in the tri-series will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they gear up for the Asia Cup 2025.

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