UAE Pull Off Historic Chase to Beat Bangladesh in Thrilling T20I Finish

UAE 206 for 8 (Waseem 82, Zohaib 38, Rishad 2-28) beat Bangladesh 205 for 5 (Tanzid 59, Hridoy 45, Jawadullah 3-45) by 2 wickets

In what will go down as one of the most memorable nights in UAE cricket history, the hosts secured their first-ever T20I win against Bangladesh, chasing a daunting 206-run target with one ball to spare in Sharjah. It was a win built on brilliance, resilience, and a touch of chaos.

Waseem's Thunderous Start

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem was at the heart of the chase, scoring a blistering 82 off 42 balls with 9 fours and 5 sixes. He powered a 100-run opening stand, peppering the Sharjah boundaries with confident strikes and picking apart Bangladesh's bowlers, especially debutant Nahid Rana, who endured a nightmare first over.

Bangladesh's Missed Opportunities

Bangladesh had chances to shift the momentum — Hridoy dropped Waseem on 63, Litton Das and others miscommunicated on catches, and late in the game, Hridoy hesitated on a crucial run-out chance in the final over. Each moment added to Bangladesh’s undoing in a match they once seemed poised to win.

Late Drama and UAE's Nerve

Even after Waseem fell in the 15th over, UAE found a way. Contributions from the lower middle-order — Parashar's late boundaries, Haider Ali’s composure, and cool running between wickets — carried them through an increasingly tense finish.

With 12 needed off the last over, Tanzim Hasan started with a wide and a full-toss (smashed for six by Parashar), and the pressure finally cracked Bangladesh. Despite losing Parashar, a misfield and a free-hit opportunity led to Haider Ali scrambling two runs to seal the famous win.

Earlier: Bangladesh Post 205

Bangladesh batted well with Tanzid Hasan (59 off 33) leading the charge, backed by Towhid Hridoy’s fluent 45. The pair helped Bangladesh to their highest T20I score against UAE, and the team’s best powerplay start since 2018.

But their total — while above par in Sharjah — wasn't defended due to dropped catches, bowling indiscipline, and UAE's fearless batting.

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