UAE chase report 206 in Sharjah, beat Bangladesh for first time in T20I cricket
The UAE scripted one of many largest wins of their T20 worldwide journey, beautiful Bangladesh within the second match of a three-match sequence in Sharjah on Monday, 19 Might. The UAE chased down the best goal of their T20I historical past – 206 – to outclass Bangladesh and stage the sequence at 1-1.
Bangladesh had received all 4 of their conferences since 2016 and appeared poised to make it 5 from 5 after posting 205 of their full quota of 20 overs, following the house workforce’s resolution to bowl after successful the toss. Nonetheless, UAE captain Muhammad Waseem flipped the script, smashing 82 off simply 42 balls and galvanizing a historic chase in an exciting encounter that went right down to the wire on the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. | UAE vs BAN 2nd T20I Scorecard |
The UAE’s chase of 206 was the best ever by an affiliate nation in opposition to a full-member workforce in T20I historical past. It was additionally the UAE’s first-ever profitable chase of 200-plus within the shortest format of the sport.
“I’ve no phrases. I’m very comfortable we beat Bangladesh. Very pleased with the efficiency. I used to be giving hope to everybody that we may chase this rating as a result of we all know the circumstances,” stated captain and Participant of the Match Muhammad Waseem.
A COLLECTIVE EFFORT WITH THE BAT
Chasing 206, the UAE received off to a flying begin, scoring 68 runs in six overs. Muhammad Waseem raced to 32 whereas his opening accomplice Muhammad Zohaib offered stable assist, smashing 30 off 23 balls in the course of the powerplay.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nahid Rana conceded 18 runs every within the final two overs of the powerplay.
Waseem and Zohaib continued their momentum even after the fielding restrictions have been lifted, taking the workforce complete to 107 for no loss on the midway mark.
Nonetheless, the UAE then misplaced their set batters – Waseem for 82 and Zohaib for 38 – slipping to 148 for 3 in 15 overs.
There have been no vital contributions following the opening stand, however cameos from Asif Khan (19 off 12) and Alishan Sharfu (13 off 9) helped inch the UAE nearer to the goal.
Nonetheless, with 29 required off the final two overs, it appeared Bangladesh have been firmly in management.
Nonetheless, Haider Ali smashed 15 off 6 deliveries, backed properly by Dhruv Parashar, who hit 11 off 7 balls.
Shoriful Islam conceded 17 runs within the nineteenth over earlier than the UAE sealed the victory with the ultimate supply of the competition. Bangladesh missed the expertise of Mustafizur Rahman, who left the UAE to play within the Indian Premier League after the primary T20I final week.
Earlier within the day, Bangladesh produced a robust batting show. Opener Tanzid Hasan smashed 59 off 33 balls, whereas Litton Das contributed 40 off 32 deliveries.
Towhid Hridoy gave the much-needed late impetus, smashing 45 off 24 balls, with Jaker Ali including a cameo of 18 from 6 balls.
Excessive on confidence, the UAE can be trying to clinch a uncommon sequence victory after they face Bangladesh within the last match on Wednesday, 21 Might.
