A stage set for drama in Sharjah
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium was echoing with anticipation on May 19, 2025, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced Bangladesh against Bangladesh in the second T20I of its three -match series. Whatever was not, it was no less than a cricketing spectacle, a match that would be engraved in the memories of UAE fans forever. The domestic side pulled out a historic two-wicket win, chasing a tough 206 runs, leveling the series 1–1, with just one ball. This was the UAE’s first T20I victory against Bangladesh, a monumental achievement for a team that was often seen as Dalits against full member countries.
Bangladesh’s blazing start
The match started with UAE captain Muhammad Wasim with winning the toss and election for the field, a decision that appeared to be suspicious as Bangladesh’s openers, Tanjid Hasan and Litton Das, who initially came out. Tanjid, in particular, was in a disastrous mood, broke a 33-gent 59, including three sixes and eight fours. Visitors scored 17 runs in the first over, with Tanjid to Tanjid for six and two borders with Matiullah Khan. Litton complemented him with continuous fours with Dhruv Parashar, although he survived the catch dropped by Muhammad Javdullah when he was at ten. Bangladesh’s aggressive start set the tone, and by the time Tanjid fell into the tenth over, he was on his way to a combined clan. The contribution of Najmul Hussain Shunto, Tohid Hridoy and Zakar Ali helped post Bangladesh up to 205/5, a score that was out of reach for UAE on paper.
UAE begins fearless chase
However, the Sharjah pitch, known for batting -friendly nature and small boundaries, offered hope to the hosts. The UAE chased began with a fierce inauguration stand between Muhammad Wasim and Muhammad Zohab. Wasim, the talisman captain, the innings had a heartbeat, playing with a fearless aggression that used to live the crowd. His 82 balls with nine fours and five sixes were a masterclass in T20 batting. Zohab played the perfect foil, contributing a stable 38, and together he placed more than 100 early stands which hired the UAE. There was an important moment in the 13th over when Tohid Hridoy dropped Wasim on 63, a mistake that proved to be expensive because the UAE captain soon broke the sixes from Tanveer Islam.
Mounts tension in the middle overs
Bangladesh fought with Shurya Islam and Nahid Rana to remove Zohab and Alishan Sharafu respectively. Nahid had a difficult day, making his T20I debut, leaked 18 runs in his first over, including two no-balls and one wide. Despite the successes, the order between the UAE showed remarkable flexibility. The first played a cameo in T20i, which Asan Khan maintained motion with powerful stroke, while Dhruv Parshar and Sagir Khan glued with significant boundaries. The equation boiled from the last seven balls to the need of 17 runs, and the stress was frightening.
Stopping a heart finish
The bowling was bowled by noisy Islam, Parashar noticed that Parshar broke one four and one six, but at the end of the non-strayer, throwing five UAEs, throwing five of the UAE, wild throw of the noise, swinging the front speed. The final in bowling by Tanjim Hasan Saqib was a rollercaster. Tanjim started with a wide, then targeted six on Parashar’s six for a long time, leaving the target reduced by four balls by four balls. Parashar fell on the next ball, and Matiullah Khan took a single, leaving Hyder Ali on strike. Then the game defined the game came: Tanjim bowled the waist-high full-toss, understood a no-ball, giving the UAE a free hit. Hyder squeezed the ball to indicate, and as a mix-up he and Matiaullah scrambled for two. Hyder was allowed to build his land in throwing the hesitation of Towhid Hridoy, and the “Not Out” call of the TV umpire gave birth to wild ceremonies. UAE had unimaginable, sealed 206/8 Chase with a ball.
Wasim Shine, UAE makes history
Wasim was named the Player of the Match, his 82 founded the foundation to win. In the post -match comments, he expressed his happiness, emphasizing how knowledge and his game plan about the situations of UAE’s Sharjah promoted his confidence. Bangladesh captain Litton Das accepted the grace, dew factor in the defeat and accepted his team in the final over, especially citing Nahid Rana’s off-day off-day.
A new chapter for UAE cricket
This victory was more than just one win; This was a statement of UAE cricket. After the loss of 27 runs in the first T20I, where the century of Parvez Hussain Imon had run Bangladesh for a 1-0 lead, the UAE’s ability to bounce back against a full-member nation showed its growing skills. The series, which is now 1–1, has set a platform for a thrilling judge on 21 May in Sharjah.
Don’t miss the judges of the series
For fans looking to catch action, Kheloexch provides the official website live streaming details, ensuring that you do not miss a moment of this exciting chain. The historic chase of the UAE has not only level the series, but has also given them a chance to claim a rare series win against a Test-playing nation. As teams go to the third T20i, the cricket world must be looking closely to see if the UAE can continue their dreams or if Bangladesh will be re -organized and will recover the dominance. One thing is certain: Sharjah is watching a new chapter in the rise of UAE cricket.
