UAE Advances to ACC Men's Premier Cup Final After Defeating Hong Kong

Sep 10, 2026

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Sep 10, 2026 06:30

UAE enter third straight ACC Men's Premier Cup final after dominating Hong Kong

## UAE's Dominant Performance

The United Arab Emirates cricket team has secured a spot in the ACC Men's Premier Cup final for the third consecutive time. In a commanding semifinal match, UAE restricted Hong Kong to a mere 70 runs, thanks to an exceptional performance by left-arm spinner Haider Ali, who took six wickets for just 14 runs.

## Key Players and Match Highlights

Hong Kong's innings saw a brief promising start with openers Zeeshan Ali and Kalhan Challu, but Haider Ali's breakthrough led to a collapse. Only three Hong Kong batsmen managed to score in double figures. UAE's wicketkeeper Adeeb Usmani also contributed by taking two wickets. The UAE team chased down the target in just 12 overs, despite losing three wickets.

## Awaiting the Final Opponent

UAE now awaits the outcome of the Nepal vs Oman match to determine their opponent in the final. Both teams have been strong contenders, with Nepal losing only one match in the tournament. A potential final against Oman would be a rematch of the 2024 final, while facing Nepal would revisit the 2023 final.

## Final Match Details

The ACC Men's Premier Cup final is scheduled for September 12 at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fans in the UAE can watch the match live on the Asia Cricket Council's YouTube channel.

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