The United Arab Emirates scripted historical past by registering a slender two-wicket win over Bangladesh within the second T20I, chasing down an enormous 206-run goal with only one ball to spare, making it UAE’s first-ever T20I victory towards Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, put in to bat, acquired off to a flying begin, due to Tanzid Hasan’s 59 off 33 balls, who smashed eight fours and three sixes. He, together with skipper Litton Das (40 off 32), took the Tigers to 90 runs in simply 9 overs. Regardless of shedding wickets at common intervals after the sturdy begin, the guests made a robust end, courtesy of Towhid Hridoy (45 off 24), to submit 205 for five of their 20 overs. Muhammad Jawadullah was as soon as once more the decide of the UAE bowlers, choosing 3 for 45, whereas Saghir Khan additionally chipped in with two wickets.
In reply, UAE’s skipper Muhammad Waseem anchored the chase with an 82 off simply 42 deliveries. His innings was laced with 9 boundaries and 5 sixes. Waseem and Muhammad Zohaib (38) stitched collectively a 107-run opening partnership and put the hosts within the driving seat.
Nevertheless, when Waseem fell within the fifteenth over, the house aspect witnessed a mini-collapse. With 58 runs nonetheless required, the UAE lower-order held their nerves, with every batter contributing essential runs. Needing 12 off the final over, Dhruv Parashar started strongly, smashing a six off Tanzim Hasan’s full toss. Although Parashar was dismissed subsequent ball, a no-ball and a dangerous double between Haider Ali and Matiullah Khan sealed the deal. Towhid Hridoy’s delayed throw allowed Haider to finish the profitable runs on the penultimate supply, taking the aspect over the road.
Get each cricket updates! Comply with Us:
