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NDTV
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
UAE Trounce Bangladesh In 3rd T20I To Set History With 2-1 Series Triumph
The United Arab Emirates changed the course of history by scripting its first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph over Bangladesh after staging a seven-wicket triumph in the final fixture of the series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Alishan Sharafu drilled the ball through covers straight to the boundary rope to finish off UAE's successful pursuit of the 163-run target and stamp its authority with a 2-1 series triumph. The UAE players stormed onto the field with beaming smiles, as Bangladesh fathomed the thought of the massive setback they endured less than a year before the T20 World Cup. UAE kicked off the series with a 27-run defeat against Bangladesh, but staged a flawless comeback to trounce Bangladesh in back-to-back fixtures. UAE defied the odds in the second T20I and gunned down Bangladesh's 206-run target to restore parity. In the decisive clash, the UAE put Bangladesh to bat after winning the toss. The Tigers suffered a batting collapse, courtesy of Haider Ali's left-arm spin magic and returned with economical figures of 3/7. He cleaned up Bangladesh's top order and left them threadbare at 49/4. With a flop show from skipper Litton Das (14), Bangladesh needed a moment of reprieve in Tanzid Hasan's early 40-run blitz from 18 deliveries and Jaker Ali's composed 41(34). Hasan Mahmud applied the finishing touches by smoking three towering maximums in his unbeaten 26 (15) cameo. The combined effort of the troika propelled Bangladesh to 162/9, offering them a lifeline to salvage a result in the series decider. In reply, skipper Muhammad Waseem (6) returned early, and Muhammad Zohaib (29) followed in his footsteps moments after the powerplay. Sharafu took the brunt of guiding his side to victory on his shoulders and tormented Bangladesh's bowling attack with his sublime art with the bat. Asif Khan joined him at the other end, as the duo turned Bangladesh's worst nightmare into reality. They raised an unbeaten 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket to break the backbone of Bangladesh's defence. Asif (41*) clubbed two maximums in the penultimate over to take UAE closer to history. The winning runs came off Sharafu's (68*) bat as UAE relished its newfound success. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
UAE create history in Sharjah, down Bangladesh for first-ever T20I series triumph
UAE team after the historic series win. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket) The United Arab Emirates created history on Wednesday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium , sealing their first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph over Bangladesh with a convincing seven-wicket win in the final match of the three-game series. The victory gave UAE a 2-1 series result, marking a significant milestone in the country's cricketing journey. Alishan Sharafu struck the winning boundary through covers to cap off a dominant chase of 163 and sparked euphoric celebrations among his teammates. The win not only gave UAE their maiden series victory over a Full Member nation in T20Is but also dealt Bangladesh a heavy blow less than a year before the ICC T20 World Cup. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! After the win, Player of the Match Sharafu said, 'The plan was simple, to play as many balls as possible. We had to rotate the strike and get the odd boundaries. Everyone was optimistic once that third game was announced. We believed we could win the series.' Who's that IPL player? The series began with a 27-run defeat for UAE, but the hosts staged a remarkable comeback, chasing down 206 in the second T20I to level the series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In the decider, UAE's bowlers laid the foundation with a clinical display after electing to field. Young left-arm spinner Haider Ali was the star with the ball, rattling Bangladesh's top order and finishing with figures of 3 for 7. Want to bring Mumbai's 'Khadoos' cricket mindset to the UAE team: Lalchand Rajput Despite cameos from Tanzid Hasan (40 off 18), Jaker Ali (41 off 34), and Hasan Mahmud (26* off 15), Bangladesh were restricted to 162/9, thanks to disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. In response, UAE lost skipper Muhammad Waseem early, and Muhammad Zohaib contributed 29 before falling. But Sharafu (68* off 51) stood tall, anchoring the innings with elegance and composure. He found a reliable ally in Asif Khan (41*), as the duo stitched an unbeaten 87-run partnership that dismantled Bangladesh's hopes. Asif's twin sixes in the penultimate over brought UAE to the brink, and Sharafu fittingly finished the job to etch UAE's name into the record books. UAE captain and Player of the Series Waseem was emotional after the historic win and said: 'Very happy with this victory... This series means a lot. The uncapped players did really well—Haider Ali was exceptional. To be honest, we didn't lose our hopes. First time I am receiving this trophy; I want to dedicate this award to my son.' 'Definitely our performance wasn't up to the mark... UAE bowlers played really well. Their batters didn't panic much, so credit goes to them,' Bangladesh captain Litton Das admitted his team fell short. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
UAE trounce Bangladesh in 3rd T20I to set history with 2-1 series triumph
Sharjah [UAE], : The United Arab Emirates changed the course of history by scripting its first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph over Bangladesh after staging a seven-wicket triumph in the final fixture of the series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Alishan Sharafu drilled the ball through covers straight to the boundary rope to finish off UAE's successful pursuit of the 163-run target and stamp its authority with a 2-1 series triumph. The UAE players stormed onto the field with beaming smiles, as Bangladesh fathomed the thought of the massive setback they endured less than a year before the T20 World Cup. UAE kicked off the series with a 27-run defeat against Bangladesh, but staged a flawless comeback to trounce Bangladesh in back-to-back fixtures. UAE defied the odds in the second T20I and gunned down Bangladesh's 206-run target to restore parity. In the decisive clash, the UAE put Bangladesh to bat after winning the toss. The Tigers suffered a batting collapse, courtesy of Haider Ali's left-arm spin magic and returned with economical figures of 3/7. He cleaned up Bangladesh's top order and left them threadbare at 49/4. With a flop show from skipper Litton Das , Bangladesh needed a moment of reprieve in Tanzid Hasan's early 40-run blitz from 18 deliveries and Jaker Ali's composed 41. Hasan Mahmud applied the finishing touches by smoking three towering maximums in his unbeaten 26 cameo. The combined effort of the troika propelled Bangladesh to 162/9, offering them a lifeline to salvage a result in the series decider. In reply, skipper Muhammad Waseem returned early, and Muhammad Zohaib followed in his footsteps moments after the powerplay. Sharafu took the brunt of guiding his side to victory on his shoulders and tormented Bangladesh's bowling attack with his sublime art with the bat. Asif Khan joined him at the other end, as the duo turned Bangladesh's worst nightmare into reality. They raised an unbeaten 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket to break the backbone of Bangladesh's defence. Asif clubbed two maximums in the penultimate over to take UAE closer to history. The winning runs came off Sharafu's bat as UAE relished its newfound success.
