The Bangladesh tour of UAE 2025 reaches its thrilling conclusion on May 21 at the Sharjah Cricket Ground, where the series decider promises high drama under lights. After two riveting contests, the series stands perfectly poised at 1-1, with both teams having showcased their strengths and vulnerabilities in equal measure.
Bangladesh, led by Litton Das, began the series on a dominant note, riding on Parvez Hossain Emon’s blistering century to post a formidable total and secure a 27-run victory in the opener. Their bowlers, spearheaded by Hasan Mahmud, delivered under pressure, restricting UAE’s chase despite a valiant half-century from Muhammad Waseem.
However, the hosts struck back in spectacular fashion in the second T20I. Chasing a daunting 206, UAE scripted history with a stunning two-wicket win, powered by captain Waseem’s explosive 82 off 42 balls and crucial contributions from Muhammad Zohaib. The match went down to the wire, with Haider Ali holding his nerve in the final over to level the series and spark jubilant celebrations among the home side.
With the series hanging in the balance, both teams have everything to play for. Bangladesh will look to regroup and assert their experience, banking on the consistency of their top order and the variety in their bowling attack. UAE, buoyed by their maiden T20I win over Bangladesh, will be eager to ride the momentum and script a famous series triumph on home soil.
UAE vs BAN, Match details: 3rd T20I
- Date & Time: May 21, 3:00 pm GMT/ 8:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Sharjah Cricket Stadium’s pitch is known for its equilibrium, assisting both batters and bowlers. Traditionally, it favours batters as the match unfolds, emphasizing the need for teams to assess conditions early. Winning the toss could be vital, with teams possibly choosing to chase, anticipating higher second-innings scores.
UAE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Rahul Chopra
- Batters: Tawhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Muhammad Waseem
- All-rounders: Dhruv Parashar, Rishad Hossain
- Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Sakib, Muhammad Jawadullah
UAE vs BAN Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Muhammad Waseem (c), Jaker Ali (vc)
- Choice 2: Litton Das (c), Dhruv Parashar (vc)
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UAE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Backups
Aryansh Sharma, Sanchit Sharma, Soumya Sarkar, Nahid Rana
UAE vs BAN Dream11 Team today’s (May 21, 8:30 pm IST):
Squads
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’ Souza, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Asif Lala, Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra, Saghir Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Simranjeet Singh
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam
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