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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
UAE create history in Sharjah, down Bangladesh for first-ever T20I series triumph
UAE team after the historic series win. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket) The United Arab Emirates created history on Wednesday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium , sealing their first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph over Bangladesh with a convincing seven-wicket win in the final match of the three-game series. The victory gave UAE a 2-1 series result, marking a significant milestone in the country's cricketing journey. Alishan Sharafu struck the winning boundary through covers to cap off a dominant chase of 163 and sparked euphoric celebrations among his teammates. The win not only gave UAE their maiden series victory over a Full Member nation in T20Is but also dealt Bangladesh a heavy blow less than a year before the ICC T20 World Cup. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! After the win, Player of the Match Sharafu said, 'The plan was simple, to play as many balls as possible. We had to rotate the strike and get the odd boundaries. Everyone was optimistic once that third game was announced. We believed we could win the series.' Who's that IPL player? The series began with a 27-run defeat for UAE, but the hosts staged a remarkable comeback, chasing down 206 in the second T20I to level the series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In the decider, UAE's bowlers laid the foundation with a clinical display after electing to field. Young left-arm spinner Haider Ali was the star with the ball, rattling Bangladesh's top order and finishing with figures of 3 for 7. Want to bring Mumbai's 'Khadoos' cricket mindset to the UAE team: Lalchand Rajput Despite cameos from Tanzid Hasan (40 off 18), Jaker Ali (41 off 34), and Hasan Mahmud (26* off 15), Bangladesh were restricted to 162/9, thanks to disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. In response, UAE lost skipper Muhammad Waseem early, and Muhammad Zohaib contributed 29 before falling. But Sharafu (68* off 51) stood tall, anchoring the innings with elegance and composure. He found a reliable ally in Asif Khan (41*), as the duo stitched an unbeaten 87-run partnership that dismantled Bangladesh's hopes. Asif's twin sixes in the penultimate over brought UAE to the brink, and Sharafu fittingly finished the job to etch UAE's name into the record books. UAE captain and Player of the Series Waseem was emotional after the historic win and said: 'Very happy with this victory... This series means a lot. The uncapped players did really well—Haider Ali was exceptional. To be honest, we didn't lose our hopes. First time I am receiving this trophy; I want to dedicate this award to my son.' 'Definitely our performance wasn't up to the mark... UAE bowlers played really well. Their batters didn't panic much, so credit goes to them,' Bangladesh captain Litton Das admitted his team fell short. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why all 10 UAE batters retired out at the same time against Qatar
UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket) In an unprecedented incident at the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in Bangkok, all ten batters from the UAE side retired out in their group-stage match against Qatar on Saturday. Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground , UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza gave their side a blistering start, piling up 90 runs without loss by the 10-over mark. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan army moving its troops in forward areas': Key takeaways from govt briefing 'Pak used drones, long-range weapons, jets to attack India's military sites' 'Attempted malicious misinformation campaign': Govt calls out Pakistan's propaganda Oza struck a breathtaking 113 off just 55 balls (14 fours, 5 sixes), while Satish made 74 off 42 deliveries. The duo retired after 16 overs with the team score at 192/0. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! What followed was one of the most bizarre scorecards in T20 history — every other UAE batter, ten in total, retired out at the start of the 17th over, eight of them without facing a single ball. The move was reportedly a strategy to accelerate the game due to a looming rain threat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Arvind Forest Trails Villas from ₹3.09 Cr in Bengaluru Avind Forest Trails Book Now Undo Who's that IPL player? Despite the odd innings ending, the UAE bowlers kept things routine in the second half. Qatar crumbled for just 29 in 11.1 overs, with only Rizpha Emmanuel (20) reaching double digits. Seven Qatari batters were dismissed for ducks. Michelle Botha led the UAE bowling effort with 3/11, while all five other bowlers chipped in with wickets. While the UAE registered a massive 163-run victory, it was the scorecard of ten 'retired outs' that stole the headlines — a rare sight in international cricket. Checkout the UAE scorecard:
