Abrar Ahmed provided Pakistan with a crucial breakthrough as he dismissed UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem for 14 off 15 balls. Waseem, who had struck two boundaries, looked threatening before falling to a sharp catch by Muhammad Nawaz.
The dismissal came at 35/2 in 4.3 overs, with Nawaz’s exceptional effort in the field bringing Pakistan right back into the contest.
With UAE chasing 147, Pakistan needed a moment to regain momentum, and Nawaz’s brilliant catch could be the turning point.
