The UAE pulled off a stunning shock by defeating Bangladesh in the second T20I of their three-match series, tying the score at 1-1. The historic match was played on Monday, May 19, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with the UAE successfully chasing down a challenging total of 205 runs. It was the highest-ever successful run chase by an Associate Nation against an ICC Full Member, making it an unforgettable milestone for UAE cricket.
The dramatic chase was won in the final over, when the hosts needed 29 runs from the last 12 balls. Despite losing two wickets in the last stages, skipper Muhammad Waseem delivered a captain’s knock, and Dhruv Parashar hit a critical six under pressure. The final moment occurred when Haider Ali completed a risky second run off the final delivery, sealing victory with one ball remaining.
Bangladesh earlier posted a good total of 205/5, with noteworthy efforts from Tanzid Hasan (59 off 33 balls) and Litton Das (40 off 32 deliveries). However, the absence of Mustafizur Rahman, who is now playing for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025, harmed their bowling attack. The UAE’s resilient middle-order capitalised on this, leading their squad to a memorable victory.
