UAE stun Bangladesh to clinch T20I series
Bangladesh’s hopes of securing the T20I series against UAE were dashed in Sharjah as the hosts clinched a historic 7-wicket win in the third and final match, taking the series 2-1.
Bangladesh’s hopes of securing the T20I series against UAE were dashed in Sharjah as the hosts clinched a historic 7-wicket win in the third and final match, taking the series 2-1.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) pulled off a stunning two-wicket victory over Bangladesh, chasing down a daunting 206-run target to level the three-match T20I series 1-1. This marked UAE's first-ever T20I win over Bangladesh and one of their most remarkable performances on home soil.
A magical night unfolded in Sharjah as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stunned Bangladesh, securing a historic win in T20 cricket. Chasing a daunting target of 206 runs, UAE claimed their first-ever victory over Bangladesh in this format—also handing the Tigers their first defeat in a match after setting a 200+ total.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had proposed an additional T20I match against the United Arab Emirates yesterday. According to a recent media release, the Emirates Cricket Board has accepted the proposal, and the additional fixture will now take place on May 21.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has proposed adding an extra match to their ongoing two-match T20I series against the United Arab Emirates. This move comes as part of their preparations for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.
Bangladesh secured a hard-fought 27-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in the first T20I in Sharjah on Saturday, thanks to a blazing century from Parvez Hossain Emon and a late bowling resurgence led by Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Hasan Mahmud.
Litton Das will begin his journey as the new T20I captain of Bangladesh on Saturday, when the team takes on hosts United Arab Emirates in Sharjah. Ahead of the two-match series, the newly appointed skipper has encouraged his players to play with a “free license” and show fearless intent.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is all set to embark on his journey as the permanent captain of Bangladesh’s T20I side, with the upcoming two-match series against the United Arab Emirates marking the beginning of his new leadership role.
The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan has begun to affect international cricket schedules, including Bangladesh’s. The Tigers were initially scheduled to play back-to-back T20I series this month—first in the UAE and then in Pakistan. While the UAE tour is now confirmed, the Pakistan leg remains uncertain due to escalating security concerns.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Litton Das as the captain of the national T20I team until the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026.
Before heading to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series starting on May 25, Bangladesh will play a two-match T20I series against the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah.