The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stunned the cricketing world with a thrilling victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I, as part of a three-match series. The historic win, achieved on Monday, May 19, saw the UAE chase down a daunting target of 205 set by their opponents. Played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE's chase saw them score 29 runs in the last 12 balls to tie the series, forcing a decider.
Despite the fall of two wickets in the final two overs, UAE's impressive turnaround was propelled by the impressive knocks by skipper Muhammad Waseem and a six by Dhruv Parashar in a tense final over. As the UAE secured victory, the team also set a record in the process.
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The mammoth 205 run chase is the biggest ever successful chase achieved by an Associate Nation against an ICC Full Member.
Bangladesh's impressive 205 at the cost of five wickets was achieved thanks to a Tanzin Hasan 59 off 33 balls and a Litton Das 40 form 32 deliveries. With the experience of Mustafizur Rahman missing from the squad, who is in the Delhi Capitals camp for IPL 2025, Bangladesh struggled when it was their turn to bowl.
A part of UAE's victory can also be credited to the fact that their middle-order stood firm in the face of a daunting challenge after Bangladeshi bowlers claimed both openers Zohaib Khan and Muhammed Waseem with five overs and 48 runs to get.
The nail-biting chase finally came to fruition with a ball left, as Haider Ali attempted a risky double, narrowly making it in time to the crease. Jubilant UAE players broke away in celebration as a frustrated Bangladesh contingent soaked in the defeat.
The series will be decided in the third and final match, set to be played on May 21. While Bangladesh remain favourites to win, momentum has shifted in UAE's favour following the thrilling win.
Despite the fall of two wickets in the final two overs, UAE's impressive turnaround was propelled by the impressive knocks by skipper Muhammad Waseem and a six by Dhruv Parashar in a tense final over. As the UAE secured victory, the team also set a record in the process.
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The mammoth 205 run chase is the biggest ever successful chase achieved by an Associate Nation against an ICC Full Member.
Captain COOL! 😎
— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 19, 2025
Muhammad Waseem spearheaded another HISTORIC win for the UAE with a scintillating 82 off 42 balls ( 9 4s, 5 6s) pic.twitter.com/L0acRUy48S
Bangladesh's impressive 205 at the cost of five wickets was achieved thanks to a Tanzin Hasan 59 off 33 balls and a Litton Das 40 form 32 deliveries. With the experience of Mustafizur Rahman missing from the squad, who is in the Delhi Capitals camp for IPL 2025, Bangladesh struggled when it was their turn to bowl.
A part of UAE's victory can also be credited to the fact that their middle-order stood firm in the face of a daunting challenge after Bangladeshi bowlers claimed both openers Zohaib Khan and Muhammed Waseem with five overs and 48 runs to get.
The nail-biting chase finally came to fruition with a ball left, as Haider Ali attempted a risky double, narrowly making it in time to the crease. Jubilant UAE players broke away in celebration as a frustrated Bangladesh contingent soaked in the defeat.
The series will be decided in the third and final match, set to be played on May 21. While Bangladesh remain favourites to win, momentum has shifted in UAE's favour following the thrilling win.
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