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Pakistan clinched a spot in the T20I tri-series final, defeating the United Arab Emirates by 31 runs. Fakhar Zaman's impressive unbeaten 77 and Abrar Ahmed's remarkable 4-9 spell led Pakistan's comeback from an early batting collapse to post a competitive total. Their dominant performance secured their place alongside Afghanistan in the upcoming final.

Rashid Khan etched his name in T20I history, becoming the highest wicket-taker as Afghanistan defeated UAE by 38 runs. Khan's 3/21 restricted UAE to 150/8, surpassing Tim Southee's record. Afghanistan posted 188/4, fueled by Ibrahim Zadran's 63 and Sediqullah Atal's 54. Despite Muhammad Waseem's 67, UAE faltered. This victory marks Afghanistan's comeback in the tri-series after losing to Pakistan.