The United Arab Emirates (UAE) claimed their second straight T20I win against Bangladesh to secure their stunning home T20I series win against Bangladesh, which was their first international series win against the ICC Full Member Bangladesh. 

At the 1-1 series level, the UAE captain chose to field first in Sharjah after winning the toss in the series-decider third and final match of the series. After a horrible start, Bangladesh scored 162/9 in 20 overs, which wasn't enough for the visitors. The hosts chased down the target in 19.1 overs after losing only three wickets to seal the home T20I series by 2-1.

UAE vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Bangladesh batting faced collapse, and Haider Ali dominated with the ball

From the second over of the match, Bangladesh lost their wickets at regular intervals. While the visitors scored 49/4 at the end of the powerplay, they were struggling at 84/8 and 128/9. The hosts' bowlers were mostly in control, apart from conceding 26 runs in the final over of the innings, including two no balls by the UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem, who delivered two beamers in that over that resulted in a forced change of the bowler for the final delivery of the over. Alishan Sharafu delivered the final ball of the innings and conceded three runs on the free-hit delivery. 

Left-arm spinner Haider Ali was exceptional with the bowling figures of 4-1-7-3 as Bangladesh's batting experienced a horrible collapse. Opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who scored a century in the series opener, scored a golden duck in the series decider. While his opening partner Tanzid Hasan scored 40 off 18 balls (four fours and four sixes), Jaker Ali fought hard with his 41 off 34 balls (one four and three sixes) despite struggling on the field. During the innings, Ali had a concussion test after he made a successful desperate attempt to save his wicket, which he passed. 

In the final moment of the innings, Hasan Mahmud (26 not out off 15 balls; three sixes) and Shoriful Islam (16 not out off seven balls; one four and one six) added some important runs. 

Apart from Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan (2/41) and Saghir Khan (2/36) were the other UAE bowlers to record more than one wicket in the first innings of the match.

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UAE vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Alishan Sharafu and Asif Khan strongly controlled the chasing

In reply, the UAE skipper and opener Muhammad Waseem lost his wicket early for nine runs. However, another opener Muhammad Zohaib and the series-finale hero Alishan Sharafu had a 44-run partnership for the second wicket to provide a crucial start for the hosts. Although Zohaib was dismissed for 29 runs, and Rahul Chopra (13) followed him quickly, Sharafu got solid support from Asif Khan, as their 87-run partnership for the unbroken fourth wicket secured a comfortable victory for the UAE. While Sharafu scored 68 not out off 47 balls (five fours and three sixes), Asif scored 41 not out off 26 balls, including five sixes. 

While Bangladesh started this series, which was originally a two-match T20I series before adding one more game just before the second T20I of the series, with a 27-run win, the hosts UAE leveled the series by winning the second game by two wickets with one ball to spare. It was also the UAE's first international victory against Bangladesh, and they completed a historic T20I series win on Wednesday night (May 21) by claiming a seven-wicket victory. The UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem won the Player of the Series award after finishing as the leading run-scorer in the series with 145 runs in three innings. 

It was the second time that the UAE won an international cricket series against a Test-playing nation (ICC Full Member). In October 2021, the UAE secured a 2-1 home T20I series win against Ireland.

High drama at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The United Arab Emirates outclassed Bangladesh in a thrilling 20th over. The very last over of the match had possible everything for an adrenaline rush, from an over boundary to a fall of wicket.

UAE showed their character against the traveling team. In a high-scoring match, Bangladesh was the clear favorite in the second match after winning the first of the series. Batting first, Bangladesh scored 205, and they were looking under control even in most parts of the second innings.

Muhammad Waseem, the skipper of UAE, scored 82 and kept his team in the fight. Shoriful Islam departed Waseem in the 15th over, and then UAE was at 148, and Bangladesh was clearly in the driver’s seat. From there, nobody would’ve thought that the Tiger Brigade would stop roaring from this point of the match.

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Haider Ali and Dhruv Parashar, number 9 and number 8 batters for UAE, changed the equation of the match completely. Ali played an unbeaten match, winning 15 off 6 innings, supported by Parashar’s 11 off 7. 

In this way the match took an unpredictable turn in the very last over of the match:

19.1: Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the bowler for Bangladesh, and he started the over with a wide. 

19.2: In the next delivery, Haider Ali tried to hit hard but got only 1 run. 

19.3: With a well-connected shot, Dhruv Parashar cleared the rope over the deep mid-wicket region for a massive 6; here the momentum of the match shifted towards UAE from Bangladesh. 

19.4: Twist in the tale! Sakib got the wicket of dangerous-looking Parasha. The ball hit the timber straightaway. 

19.5: Sakib could not hold his nerve and delivered a no-ball. 

19.5: Ali was on strike and pushed a ball for a two. Fielder threw the ball straight to the keeper’s gloves, who took the bails off and shouted for a run-out. The third umpire said, Not out. UAE won the match and leveled the series.

Watch the last over here

UAE vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I - Sharjah:
Relive the last over drama that unfolded at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium as UAE stunned Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/IrkFvSN1Xz

— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 19, 2025

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.

Cricket fans are looking forward to the exhilarating confrontation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bangladesh, which will light the Sharjah skies with tension and exciting international cricket. Each team will be striving to prove their superiority and build crucial momentum, which would make for a special blend of entertaining batting, dependable bowling, and absolutely thrilling finishes.

The world-famous Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for hosting exhilarating rivalries such as this one. With the conditions likely to be conducive to both spin and stroke making, there is plenty to look forward to in what promises to be an evenly matched encounter.

Supporting the new-look UAE team or the experienced Bangladesh side, below is everything you should know about when, where, and how to catch all the action live.

Match Details

• Fixture: United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh
• Date: Friday, May 17, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM IST (7:00 PM local time)
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

This match is expected to be a close contest, with Bangladesh looking to dominate and UAE aiming to spring a surprise with their rising cricketing talent.

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