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ARN News Center
22-05-2025
- Sport
- ARN News Center
UAE clinch historic T20I series win over Bangladesh in Sharjah
The UAE defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20I on Wednesday to seal a 2–1 series win — their first-ever against a Test-playing nation. Chasing 163, Alishan Sharafu anchored the innings with an unbeaten 68 off 47 balls, while Asif Khan added a quickfire 41 as the hosts reached the target in 19.1 overs. Earlier, left-arm spinner Haider Ali produced a match-turning spell, taking 3 for 7 in four overs to help restrict Bangladesh to 162 for 9. He dismissed key batter Litton Das early, triggering a collapse. Sharafu was named Player of the Match, while skipper Muhammad Waseem, who scored 145 runs across the series, earned Player of the Series honours. 'We've made history. This win means a lot to us,' Waseem said after the match. One MAGICAL bowling spell!! 🔥🔥🔥 Haider Ali produced a stunning spell of 4-1-7-3 which broke the back of Bangladesh's batting line-up in the T20I series decider at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium — UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 21, 2025
Dubai Eye
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
UAE clinch historic T20I Series win over Bangladesh in Sharjah
The UAE defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20I on Wednesday to seal a 2–1 series win — their first-ever against a Test-playing nation. Chasing 163, Alishan Sharafu anchored the innings with an unbeaten 68 off 47 balls, while Asif Khan added a quickfire 41\* as the hosts reached the target in 19.1 overs. Earlier, left-arm spinner Haider Ali produced a match-turning spell, taking 3 for 7 in four overs to help restrict Bangladesh to 162 for 9. He dismissed key batter Litton Das early, triggering a collapse. Sharafu was named Player of the Match, while skipper Muhammad Waseem, who scored 145 runs across the series, earned Player of the Series honours. 'We've made history. This win means a lot to us,' Waseem said after the match. One MAGICAL bowling spell!! 🔥🔥🔥 Haider Ali produced a stunning spell of 4-1-7-3 which broke the back of Bangladesh's batting line-up in the T20I series decider at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium — UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 21, 2025
The National
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
UAE bask in glory of historic T20 series victory over Bangladesh in Sharjah
The UAE completed a historic first bilateral T20 International series victory over Bangladesh after an emphatic seven-wicket triumph at the Sharjah stadium on Wednesday. Fired up by their first win over the Test nation to level the series on Monday, the home team produced a clinical performance to clinch victory in the three-match series. It was the first major bilateral T20 series victory for the UAE since their 2-1 win over Ireland in 2021. Haider Ali, who starred with the bat with a cameo the other night, dazzled with his left-arm spin on Wednesday, returning fantastic personal best figures of 4-1-7-3 to leave Bangladesh reeling at 84-8. However, the visitors dug deep to post a competitive 162-9. Alishan Sharafu (68 not out) and Asif Khan (41 not out) then went about their work methodically with an unbroken stand of 87 for the fourth wicket to take the home side over the line with five deliveries to spare. But victory was set up by UAE bowlers. Dhruv Parashar provided the early break when he had the opening game's centurion Parvez Hossain Emon for a golden duck before Haider produced a double wicket maiden. He had captain Litton Das leg before for his first international wicket and Towhid Hridoy also trapped in front two balls later. 'I always believe I can do anything at any situation,' Haider said of his performances across the two days. He had scored a crucial unbeaten 15 to help the UAE eke out a two-wicket win in the second game. 'The pitch was a little bit soft. So, I had only one plan and that was go all out for the wickets today. We really needed it as a team, as a unit, as a family, we really needed the wickets during the powerplay.' Having Bangladesh captain Das as his first international scalp was a memory Haider will savour forever. 'Look, every wicket is important for us as a team,' Haider said. 'To have Litton's wicket as my first international is a record that I'll remember. Everybody knows him. He's an exceptional player, he's playing around the world leagues and the captain. It will remain as a highlight on my CV.' The player of the match award was a toss-up between Haider and Sharafu. The latter got the nod for his 47-ball 68 not out that contained five fours and three sixes. 'The plan was pretty simple to go out there and play as many balls as possible,' Sharafu said after anchoring the run chase following captain Muhammad Waseem's early departure. 'I've been due on runs in the last couple of games so it was important to just go out there and spend as much time as possible and everything just worked out in the end. 'He's (Waseem) been fantastic all series, and losing him early tonight was a big blow, but obviously it was another opportunity for everyone else around him to get themselves in.' An emotional Waseem was all praise for the team, technical staff and the management. 'There are many people to thank during our cricketing journey. This was a historic occasion that I'll savour all my life as the captain and looking ahead for many more such instances,' Waseem added. 'This series means a lot for us. It's very helpful for us in the future and I'm very happy with the performance of the boys, the way Asif (Khan), Alishan, Rahul Chopra and Haider's performances. I'm very happy with the performance of all my team. I just don't have any words to describe the happiness in me.' Bangladesh captain Das was gracious in defeat: 'Winning and losing is part of life but we definitely were off the mark. However, all credit for the UAE for such a great performance . 'We had to bowl second in all three games, unfortunately, and the dew factor made it difficult for us. But again. We are not finding excuses. We must learn from the mistakes and move on.'
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
UAE Trounce Bangladesh In 3rd T20I To Set History With 2-1 Series Triumph
The United Arab Emirates changed the course of history by scripting its first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph over Bangladesh after staging a seven-wicket triumph in the final fixture of the series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Alishan Sharafu drilled the ball through covers straight to the boundary rope to finish off UAE's successful pursuit of the 163-run target and stamp its authority with a 2-1 series triumph. The UAE players stormed onto the field with beaming smiles, as Bangladesh fathomed the thought of the massive setback they endured less than a year before the T20 World Cup. UAE kicked off the series with a 27-run defeat against Bangladesh, but staged a flawless comeback to trounce Bangladesh in back-to-back fixtures. UAE defied the odds in the second T20I and gunned down Bangladesh's 206-run target to restore parity. In the decisive clash, the UAE put Bangladesh to bat after winning the toss. The Tigers suffered a batting collapse, courtesy of Haider Ali's left-arm spin magic and returned with economical figures of 3/7. He cleaned up Bangladesh's top order and left them threadbare at 49/4. With a flop show from skipper Litton Das (14), Bangladesh needed a moment of reprieve in Tanzid Hasan's early 40-run blitz from 18 deliveries and Jaker Ali's composed 41(34). Hasan Mahmud applied the finishing touches by smoking three towering maximums in his unbeaten 26 (15) cameo. The combined effort of the troika propelled Bangladesh to 162/9, offering them a lifeline to salvage a result in the series decider. In reply, skipper Muhammad Waseem (6) returned early, and Muhammad Zohaib (29) followed in his footsteps moments after the powerplay. Sharafu took the brunt of guiding his side to victory on his shoulders and tormented Bangladesh's bowling attack with his sublime art with the bat. Asif Khan joined him at the other end, as the duo turned Bangladesh's worst nightmare into reality. They raised an unbeaten 87-run partnership for the fourth wicket to break the backbone of Bangladesh's defence. Asif (41*) clubbed two maximums in the penultimate over to take UAE closer to history. The winning runs came off Sharafu's (68*) bat as UAE relished its newfound success. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
DC bowler slapped with fine, one demerit point after he admits to code of conduct breach during MI clash
The UAE made history by winning its first T20I bilateral series against Bangladesh, clinching a 2-1 victory after a seven-wicket win in the final match. Despite a shaky start, UAE bounced back with strong performances, particularly from Alishan Sharafu and Haider Ali, to secure the series triumph at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
