πππππ :ββ United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh
ππππ : May 21,Wednesdayβ
ππππ : 19:00 PM ISTββ
πππππ :β Sharjah Cricket Stadium
ππππππππππ :β Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2025
The pitches in this series have been batting-friendly, and both teams will be eyeing a score of around 190-200.
- Muhammad Waseem and Muhammad Jawadullah are our picks for UAEβs players to watch out for.
- Bangladesh would want more from their bowlers this time, after they let the game slip away in the last one.
- Bangladesh could consider swapping in the dependable Hasan Mahmud for the erratic Nahid Rana in the final game.
United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
UAE vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
UAE and Bangladesh face off again on Wednesday in Sharjah for the third and deciding T20I. UAE stunned everyone with a breakthrough win in the second match to tie the series 1-1, setting up a tense finale. Bangladesh will be feeling the sting after letting control slip, and theyβll want to avoid a humiliating loss. Meanwhile, UAE now stand just one step away from pulling off a historic series win.
TEAMS PREVIEW
United Arab Emirates Preview
UAE pulled off a thrilling win in Sharjah, holding their nerve to beat Bangladesh by two wickets in the second T20I. It was their first-ever victory over Bangladesh, chasing down a tough target of 205 with just one ball left. Captain Muhammad Waseem led the way with a blistering 82 off 42 balls, smashing nine fours and five sixes. It was his second consecutive fifty and there is little doubt that UAEβs hopes in the decider rest on the in-form batter.
This result, however, should give UAE a real boost as they aim for a rare series win. But for that to happen, others in the lineup need to do more. So far, Waseem has carried the batting with little support.Β
Muhammad Zohaib added 38 off 34 in the last game, and Asif Khan and Haider Ali played short but useful knocks. Still, players like Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra, and Asif need to come through in a big way if the team wants to string wins together.
With the ball, Muhammad Jawadullah has been the standout, picking up seven wickets across the two matches. Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, and Saghir Khan have chipped in, but the overall bowling effort needs to improve if theyβre going to keep Bangladesh from posting another big score. UAE might want to bring in the experienced Simranjeet Singh for the final game. He was surprisingly rested for the first two matches, but the home side needs his experience more than ever now.
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh will be kicking themselves after letting the second T20I slip away. They put up a strong 205-5 after batting first, but the bowlers couldnβt hold their end, letting the UAE batters take control and chase it down with ease.
On the positive side, Tanzid Hasan was in fine touch, leading the charge with 59 off 33.Β Skipper Litton Das added 40 off 32, while Towhid Hridoyβs quick 45 off 24 and a late blitz from Jaker Ali (18 off 6) pushed the total past 200.
Parvez Hossain Emon, who scored a hundred in the first game, sat this one out due to a groin issue. Itβs still unclear if heβll be back for the final.
With the ball, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nahid Rana had a rough day, each giving away more than 50 runs, which proved costly in the end.Β On the other hand, Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain stepped up, grabbing two wickets apiece.
Donβt be surprised if Hasan Mahmud returns for the decider, possibly taking Ranaβs spot. His experience could be a big factor in whatβs likely to be a tense finish.
Weather Conditions
So far in the series, Sharjah has been a solid venue for batting. Thereβs been some help for spinners during the middle overs, but the surface has held up well for scoring across the full 40 overs.
The forecast looks straightforward tooβhot and dry, with no rain expected to affect play.
UAE vs BAN Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 159. However, in this series, the team batting first has posted totals of 191-7 and 205-5, indicating that the pitches have been a lot better for batting.Β Thus, the team batting first will eye a score of around 190-200.
Toss: To Bowl
Even though UAE pulled off a chase in the second match, teams generally have a better shot when they bat first at Sharjah.