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**Pakistan Clinches Super Four Spot at Asia Cup with 41-Run Victory Over UAE**

**Dubai, UAE** – Pakistan secured their place in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The match, which faced an hour-long delay, saw Pakistan overcome a shaky start and a mid-innings batting wobble to post a total of 146-9 in their 20 overs.

Despite losing early wickets, the UAE threatened an upset with a 48-run partnership between Rahul Chopra (35) and Dhruv Parashar (20). However, a crucial breakthrough by Haris Rauf in the 14th over triggered a collapse, with the UAE ultimately being bowled out for 105 in 17.4 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf each claimed two wickets to stifle the UAE chase.

Earlier in the day, veteran batter Fakhar Zaman anchored the Pakistan innings with a well-compiled 50 off 36 balls, supported by Shaheen Afridi’s quickfire 29 off 14 balls, helping Pakistan reach a competitive total.

The win propels Pakistan into the Super Four stage as the second-placed team from Group A, behind rivals India. The two teams are set to clash again in the Super Fours on Sunday. Sri Lanka has already qualified from Group B, while Bangladesh and Afghanistan will battle for the remaining spot.

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