END OF OVER:20 | 26 Runs | BAN: 162/9 | RR: 8.10
- Shoriful Islam16 (7b)
- Hasan Mahmud26 (15b)
- Alishan Sharafu0.1-0-3-0
- Saghir Khan4-0-36-2
9:03 pm The UAE found the early breakthrough by dismissing Parvez Hossain Emon in the second over. While Litton and Tanzid initially looked comfortable on the flat pitch, Haider Ali turned the tide in the fourth over, bagging two crucial wickets. He continued his excellent spell by bowling out Mahedi in the final over of the powerplay. Tanzid was in fine form, blazing 40 runs off just 16 balls, including two fours off Akif Raja, before an inswinging delivery rattled his stumps. Bangladesh appeared to be heading for a collapse under 100, but Jaker Ali had other plans. Despite being exhausted, injured, and undergoing multiple concussion checks, he heroically steered the innings to its conclusion. Hasan Mahmud provided crucial support to Jaker Ali. However, a surprising decision saw Muhammad Waseem bowl the final over instead of Dhruv Parashar, a choice that proved costly as he conceded 26 runs and bowled two beamers. This dramatically shifted the momentum, with Bangladesh seizing control in the last five overs. They'll undoubtedly be pleased with the runs on the scoreboard as they head to the dressing room. 74 runs added in the last two wickets! Haider Ali was the standout bowler for the UAE, taking three wickets for a mere seven runs in his four overs. Matiullah and Saghir also chipped in with two wickets each. Don't go anywhere, folks; we'll be back for the run chase after a short break!
Tee: "Definition of risen from the ashes. Excellent recovery. "
Galib: "Take a bow Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud "
United Arab Emirates need 163 runs
Alishan Sharafu to bowl the last ball
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