Asia Cup Rising Stars: Pakistan A Faces UAE in Crucial Doha Group Match
The ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues today with a key Group B encounter as Pakistan A takes on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both teams will battle for essential points at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha to secure their path to the knockout stages.
Match Details and Context
| Event | 9th Match, Group B, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 |
| Venue | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, November 18th, 12:30 PM LOCAL (9:30 AM GMT) |
| Stakes | A win for either side provides a strong foothold in the tournament table. |
Team Dynamics and Player Focus
Pakistan A (The Favorites)
Captain Irfan Khan leads a strong development squad, featuring talented players aiming to make their mark on the international stage. Pakistan A’s strength lies in a deep bowling unit and a batting lineup that includes hard-hitting wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori and dependable batters like Maaz Sadaqat. They will rely on their core structure to dominate the proceedings.
United Arab Emirates (The Local Knowledge)
The UAE, captained by Alishan Sharafu, will treat this match as a significant opportunity. While they are the underdogs against the strong Pakistani side, they have the advantage of playing at a venue they know well. The team will look to key players like wicketkeeper Syed Haider and all-rounders Aayan Afzal Khan and Muhammad Rohid Khan to exploit any weaknesses in the Pakistani lineup. Disciplined bowling from their pace attack will be essential for challenging the favorites.
Key Player Squads
| Pakistan A Squad (Focus) | United Arab Emirates Squad (Focus) |
| Irfan Khan (c), Ghazi Ghori (wk), Maaz Sadaqat,
Ubaid Shah, Ahmed Daniyal, Mubasir Khan. |
Alishan Sharafu (c), Syed Haider (wk), Sohaib Khan,
Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Zahid Ali. |
Venue Analysis
The pitch at the West End Park Stadium in Doha generally offers a good surface for batting, though early movement can sometimes be found. Teams batting first will aim for a total exceeding 250 to feel secure against the deep Pakistan A batting unit.
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