Bangladesh are set to play two men’s T20 Internationals against the UAE at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on May 17 and 19. This marks the second bilateral T20I series between the two sides in the past three years.
Their previous meeting took place in September 2022, when they contested a two-match T20I series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh emerged victorious in both games, using the series as preparation for the T20 World Cup in Australia later that year.
“We are pleased to see the Bangladesh national team’s return to the UAE. The BCB values the opportunity to engage in competitive cricket and we appreciate the initiative of the Emirates Cricket Board in arranging this T20I series.
“These matches will serve as an important part of our team’s preparations ahead of a packed international calendar, including the upcoming Asia Cup. We are confident that these two games will further strengthen the cricketing ties between the BCB and ECB and provide quality entertainment to the cricket fans,” said Nizam Uddin Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), in a statement on Friday.
Both Bangladesh and the UAE will also take part in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled for September. The tournament will also feature Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Oman.
“We are excited to host the Bangladesh Men’s team for another bilateral T20I series with the UAE Men’s team. The Emirates Cricket Board is always keen on providing opportunities to the UAE’s national side against quality opponents.
“In the last three years we have hosted ICC Full Members New Zealand, West Indies and Afghanistan while Bangladesh’s T20I series tour is their second bilateral tour of the UAE in three years.
“The two-match Bangladesh series will provide an ideal preparation opportunity for UAE ahead of this year’s ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup and we thank Bangladesh Cricket Board for their support for UAE Cricket. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is an excellent venue for T20 cricket and we look forward to hosting two exciting games,” added Subhan Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
