Overview

• The match starts at 8:30 PM IST on September 4 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
• Live streaming in India is on Fancode, and reports differ on TV coverage with Times Now saying no telecast and CricketAddictor citing Eurosport.
• Pitch reports point to a batting surface where 170–180 first-innings runs are competitive, with no rain expected and temperatures peaking near 42°C.
• Pakistan lead the T20I head-to-head against UAE 2–0 and come in after a defeat to Afghanistan that postponed their qualification.
• UAE are winless in the tri-series and are scheduled to play Afghanistan within 24 hours after facing Pakistan.