Bangladesh Set to Face UAE in Two-Match T20I Series Ahead of Pakistan Tour
As Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepare for a two-match T20 International series, cricket fans should expect an intriguing matchup. The games, which will serve as a warm-up series for Bangladesh prior to their forthcoming five-match trip of Pakistan, will take place at the storied Sharjah Cricket Stadium on May 17 and 19.
New Leadership Era for Bangladesh
The Bangladesh team will take the field under the leadership of Litton Das, who steps in as captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Litton is no stranger to leading the team—he previously captained Bangladesh to a 3-0 series win over the West Indies in December when Shanto was sidelined with a hamstring injury. The experienced batter from Dinajpur has also captained Bangladesh in one Test and seven ODIs. Supporting Litton is all-rounder Mahedi Hasan, who has been named vice-captain for the series. The leadership change comes at a strategic moment as Bangladesh looks to fine-tune their combinations and form ahead of a demanding schedule.
UAE Rely on Star Performer Muhammad Waseem
The UAE team, on the other hand, will rely on Muhammad Waseem’s explosive play, as he has been a reliable force since making his T20I debut in October 2021. Waseem is a key member of the UAE batting lineup since, notably, no other batter has scored more T20I runs during this time.
Match Timings
The matches will begin at 8:30 PM IST, 7:00 PM local time in the UAE, and 3:00 PM GMT.
Where to Watch
While there is no television telecast for the T20I series, live streaming will be available exclusively on the FanCode app, providing full match coverage online.
UAE Squad
Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra, Saghir Khan, Sanchit Sharma, and Simranjeet Singh.
Bangladesh Squad
Litton Das (captain), Mahedi Hasan (vice-captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.
Match Schedule
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the inaugural Twenty20 International will take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. On Monday, May 19, 2025, at the same location, the second T20I will take place.to make a strong impression. For Bangladesh, it’s a crucial warm-up ahead of their Pakistan series, while the UAE will aim to challenge an experienced opponent on home turf.