United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh, UAE vs BAN 2025, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :​United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :May 17,Saturday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:30 PM (IST)
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20 2025

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Bangladesh have come out on top in all three of their T20I matchups against UAE so far.

• Since debuting in 2021, Muhammad Waseem has scored more T20I runs than anyone else worldwide, making him the standout batter for UAE.
• Putting up around 170 on this Sharjah pitch will make things tough for the chasing side.
• The highest score chased at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 179/6 (19.1 overs) by Sri Lanka versus Afghanistan in 2022.

UAE vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis

Bangladesh head to Sharjah for a two-match T20I series against UAE, starting Saturday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The home side carries strong momentum into the series and will back themselves to put in a good performance. That said, they’ve never beaten Bangladesh before, and with far more experience in T20 cricket, the visitors start this short tour with the upper hand.

TEAMS PREVIEW

United Arab Emirates Preview

UAE have been making fast progress in the T20I scene. Their most recent success came at the Gulf T20I Championship 2024/25 in Dubai, which featured Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar. They won four out of five matches and took the title after a tight two-wicket win over Kuwait in the final.

Muhammad Waseem is back at the helm for the two-match series against Bangladesh and is expected to be the driving force at the top. He was in excellent form in the Gulf Championship, scoring 221 runs in six innings with an average of 44.20 and a strike rate of 148.32.

Middle-order player Asif Khan and wicket-keeper batter Rahul Chopra are two others who’ve been among the runs lately and could add solid contributions.

With the ball, Muhammad Jawadullah is expected to lead the pace department. He’ll have support from left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who has been reliable in the middle overs. Dhruv Parashar, known for his steady lines and lengths, is another one who could be effective on this pitch.

Bangladesh Preview

Bangladesh head into this series looking to turn around their fortunes in white-ball cricket, which haven’t been great lately. They exited the T20 World Cup 2024 without a single win and followed that up with a 0-3 drubbing in India. However, they bounced back by sweeping West Indies 3-0 at home at the end of last year and will want to build on that.

Litton Das leads a well-rounded squad with plenty of promise. Along with him, Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan are expected to be the main run-getters at the top. Jaker Ali, who finished as the highest scorer against West Indies, is another name to keep an eye on. He’s shown he can hold the innings together and also shift gears when needed.

With the ball, Mustafizur Rahman will be central to Bangladesh’s plans. The surface here should work well for the experienced seamer’s variations, especially the cutters and slower balls he uses so well at the death. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Hasan Mahmud, with their pace and bounce, will keep the pressure on and are strong bets for wickets.

Rishad Hossain brings the leg-spin threat in the middle overs. He’s got a knack for breakthroughs when the opposition starts to settle in.

Weather Conditions

The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium gives both bowlers and batters something to work with. It usually plays true and offers a solid surface for batting. That said, seamers can expect good bounce early on. Spinners will also find something to work with, but once the dew settles in, it could make things tougher for them.

As for the weather, Sharjah will be hot and dry during the match, and there’s no rain expected to disrupt play.

UAE vs BAN Pitch Report

The average first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium stands at 151. The highest total recorded at the venue is Afghanistan’s 215 for 6 against Zimbabwe back in 2016. If Bangladesh get to bat first, they’ll likely target something in the 175 to 185 range. For UAE, batting first might mean aiming for a total around 160, which could give them a fighting chance. 

Toss: To Bat

23 of the 38 T20Is played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium have been won by the side batting first, clearly indicating that batting first is more beneficial on this ground. 

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