In a pulsating encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, hosts United Arab Emirates edged past Bangladesh by 2 wickets in the second T20I of the Bangladesh tour of United Arab Emirates 2025, leveling the 3-match series 1-1. Chasing a daunting target of 206, UAE rode on a blistering innings from Muhammad Waseem to pull off one of their most memorable T20I victories, setting the stage for a series decider on May 21.
Bangladesh set a mammoth target
After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh put up a commanding total of 205/5 in 20 overs, thanks to solid contributions from their top and middle order. Tanzid Hasan led the charge with an aggressive 59 off 33 balls, laced with 8 fours and 3 sixes. He was well supported by Litton Das, who anchored the innings with 40 runs, while Towhid Hridoy added a vital 45 off just 24 balls during the death overs.
Despite the high run rate, UAE bowlers managed to grab a few breakthroughs, with Muhammad Jawad Ullah emerging as the pick of the lot, claiming 3 wickets for 45 runs. Muhammad Saghir Khan also chipped in with 2 wickets, but overall, the home side’s bowling unit struggled to contain the flow of runs.
Muhammad Waseem’s heroics guide UAE to sensational win
Chasing 206, UAE needed a fast start—and they got just that. Opener and captain Waseem played a knock for the ages, smashing 82 off just 42 deliveries, including 9 fours and 5 towering sixes. His explosive innings laid the perfect foundation for the hosts, who maintained a brisk scoring rate throughout the chase.
Though wickets kept falling at regular intervals, cameos from Muhammad Zohaib Khan (38 off 34), Haider Ali (15 off 6), and Dhruv Parashar (11 off 7) kept UAE in the hunt. Despite some tight overs from Rishad Hossain, who finished with 2 for 28, and Shoriful Islam’s tidy spell of 2 for 34, Bangladesh couldn’t apply consistent pressure in the final overs. UAE crossed the finish line with just one ball to spare, finishing on 206/8 in 19.5 overs.
With the series now evenly poised at 1-1, both teams will be eyeing a strong finish in the third and final T20I on May 21. While Bangladesh will look to bounce back and reclaim dominance, the spirited UAE side will draw confidence from their historic run chase and the roaring home support. Player of the Match was deservingly awarded to Waseem for his match-winning knock that turned the tide in UAE’s favor and kept the series alive.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Uae beats Bangladesh. What a great cricket played by Uae player 🗿.#uaevsban pic.twitter.com/7HUwzHoaG9
— Gajinder Singh slathia (@GajinderSlathia) May 19, 2025
AND UAE HAS DEFEATED BANGLADESH! In a thrilling encounter. The match had two hundred-run partnerships, a collapse, no-ball for height in the final over, a million run out checks and eventually UAE register their first win ever over Bangladesh in T20Is. What a game! #UAEvsBan
— Darpan Tikiya (@DarpanTikiya) May 19, 2025
History Created!
UAE chased down 200+ total (206/8 in 19.5 ovs; tar: 206) for the first ever time in men’s T20I.
UAE has defeated Bangladesh for the first time in men’s T20I history in five attempts!#UAEvBAN #UAEvsBAN
— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) May 19, 2025
शारजाह में UAE ने इतिहास रचा है। यह पहला अवसर है जब UAE ने 200+ रनों का पीछा करते हुए T-20 मुकाबला जीता हो। बांग्लादेश के खिलाफ यह UAE की पहली जीत भी है।#uaevsban #cricket
— kundan kumar Yadav (@bhu_kundan) May 19, 2025
UAE have defeated Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I. #UAEvsBAN
— Max Cady From Cape Fear (@patrikbateman62) May 19, 2025
UAE vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I – Sharjah:
Relive the last over drama that unfolded at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium as UAE stunned Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/IrkFvSN1Xz— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 19, 2025
BIG BREAKING NEWS!
UAE SCRIPT HISTORY BY BEATING BANGLADESH FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN CRICKET HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/gzFr3vL4Ad
— Merovaeous (@Merovaeous) May 19, 2025
Everyone’s so busy with the IPL that no one would notice Bangladesh lost against the mighty UAE
— Udit (@udit_buch) May 20, 2025
🚨 HISTORY AT SHARJAH 🚨
– UAE DEFEATED BANGLADESH IN A THRILLING T20I 🤯
Chase down 206 runs in the final over. pic.twitter.com/lH5t2pXIoO
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 20, 2025
🔴 UAE Secures a Historic Win Against Bangladesh in Sharjah🔥
– On May 20, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE chased down 206 runs, defeating Bangladesh by 2 wickets to claim their first-ever T20I victory against them.
Match Summary:
– Bangladesh: 205/5 (20 overs)
– UAE: 206/8… pic.twitter.com/xpNBiyPPNi— Musharaf Amir (@musharafamiroff) May 19, 2025
Bangladesh still learning Cricket
UAE won by 2 wickets chasing 206 in 19.5 overs
Highest chase by an associate county against a full ICC member nation#UAEvBAN pic.twitter.com/8km27hwCfz
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) May 19, 2025
Amidst IPL hype, Bangladesh got beaten by the mighty UAE 😭
pic.twitter.com/9ZDJDwemje— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) May 20, 2025
UAE have defeated New Zealand, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in T20Is in the last 2 years to go with their frequent victories against Ireland.
Surely a full member nominee ?
— Sulay 🏏☘️ (@Sulay177) May 19, 2025
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