The stage is set for an exciting encounter between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bangladesh on May 17, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both teams will look to fine-tune their strategies ahead of future international commitments, but weather conditions and pitch behavior could play a major role in the outcome.

Match Details

• Match: United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh
• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM IST (7:00 PM local time)
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Win % Batting First: 47%
• Win % Bowling First: 51%

Weather Report

• Rain Probability: Minimal chance of rain; dry and clear skies expected.
• Temperature: Around 34°C at the start of the match, dipping slightly by late evening.
• Humidity: Expected to be around 58%, with dry heat potentially challenging player endurance.
• Wind Conditions: Light winds, unlikely to impact play.

A clear, dry evening in Sharjah promises uninterrupted cricket. Heat management and hydration will be crucial for players throughout the match.

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Pitch Report

Sharjah’s pitch is known for its unpredictable dual nature:

• Initially batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry.
• Tends to slow down as the game progresses, aiding spinners and slower bowlers.
• Short boundaries favor aggressive stroke play, making high scores achievable.

Teams winning the toss may opt to bat first, taking advantage of the fresh surface before it becomes sluggish under lights.

Venue Records

• Highest Team Total: 215/6 by Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
• Lowest Team Total: 70/10 by UAE vs Oman
• Average First Innings Score: ~151 runs

UAE vs BAN 2025 T20Is: Full Squad Lists

UAE
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D'Souza, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Saghir Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Simranjeet Singh.

Bangladesh
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vc), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam.