In the Asia Cup 2025 match against the UAE, Pakistan secured a comfortable victory by 41 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. The start of the match was delayed by one hour after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) boycott threat.

Speaking on the situation, star pacer Haris Rauf said that the board has managed it well, and his job was only to play and focus on the game. The pacer claimed two wickets by conceding 19 runs in 2.4 overs against the hosts.