Pakistan Vs UAE Live Score, Asia Cup 2025 Match 10: UAE Wins Toss, Chooses To Field

PCB statement: "The ICC's match referee, Andy Pycroft, has apologised to the manager and captain of the Pakistan cricket team.

"Andy Pycroft had barred the captains of India and Pakistan from shaking hands during their match.

"The Pakistan Cricket Board had strongly reacted to Andy Pycroft's actions.

"Andy Pycroft termed the September 14 incident a result of miscommunication and apologised.

"The ICC has expressed its willingness to conduct an inquiry into the code of conduct violation that occurred during the September 14 match."

UAE: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem(c), Asif Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra(w), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris(w), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

"We wanted to bat first and put them under scoreboard pressure. Great day for us to play a perfect game. They're a very good side. If we execute our plans for longer periods, we have a chance against any side." Pakistan Captain Salman Agha said.

UAE have won the toss and they have decided to bowl first. "Going to bowl first. Today the way the weather is, dew will play a role. Will try to restrict them to a low total. It's a do or die game. We had a good game in Abu Dhabi." UAE Captain Muhammad Waseem said.

Toss Update: Andy Pycroft is walking out to the middle for the toss. Despite earlier protests, he will remain the match referee for today’s Pakistan vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 clash.

The Pakistan players are warming up ahead of the toss. They huddle together as coach Mike Hesson addresses the team, followed by captain Salman Agha. A must-win clash for the Men in Green.

Update: The Pakistan team has arrived at Dubai International Stadium. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7:30 PM as the Asia Cup clash gets ready to begin.

Earlier, multiple sources confirmed that the PCB had indeed threatened to boycott the match entirely, citing unresolved grievances over the controversial 'no handshake' incident during their previous clash with India. Many Indian outlets reported that the boycott was already in effect, with players told to remain in their rooms.

Despite Pakistan’s protests and requests, it's been reported that Andy Pycroft will remain the match referee for today’s Asia Cup clash against UAE.

It is a must win game for both the teams. In case, Pakistan boycott this they will be eliminated from the tournament. As of now, the toss has been delayed.

If at all Pakistan do not forfeit it and the match goes through, the toss will be held at 8:30pm IST. We should have an update from the Pakistan camp before that.

We have confirmation now that the match has indeed been delayed by one hour. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has posted on X (formerly Twitter): "We have asked the Pakistan team to depart for the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Further details to follow."

Reports says that the match has been delayed by an hour. Officials and teams are yet to clarify the next steps, and fans are waiting for more updates on the situation.

Pakistan are reportedly set to forfeit their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match against UAE after the ICC refused to remove Andy Pycroft as match referee, handing UAE a Super 4 spot.

Welcome to the live coverage of the Pakistan Vs UAE clash at the 2025 Asia Cup taking place at the Dubai International Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, September 17.