Overview
- The UAE secured its maiden bilateral T20I series win against a Full Member nation, defeating Bangladesh 2-1 in a three-match series.
- In the series decider, UAE chased a 163-run target with seven wickets in hand and five balls to spare, led by Alishan Sharafu's unbeaten 68 and Asif Khan's 41 not out.
- Haider Ali's record-breaking spell of 4-1-7-3 dismantled Bangladesh's top order in the third T20I, marking a standout performance by the left-arm spinner.
- Captain Muhammad Waseem anchored the second T20I chase with a blazing 82 off 42 balls, as UAE achieved the highest successful run chase by an Associate nation against a Full Member (206 runs).
- Bangladesh became the first Test-playing nation to lose a bilateral series to the UAE, raising questions about their T20 strategy and consistency.