UAE vs BAN Match Prediction, 17 May 2025: Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Playing 11 - Who will win Today 1st T20I?

zaft 17-May-2025 • 07:43

On May 17, 2025, Bangladesh will play the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first Twenty20 International of the tour at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM local time, this encounter marks the start of a short but exciting bilateral T20 series. Although the two teams have never faced each other in a T20I before, both sides will look to kick off the series on a strong note.

UAE vs BAN

There is potential for improvement given the UAE's recent performance going into the game. With back-to-back losses to Scotland and the Netherlands, the Emirates have only managed one victory (LLWLL) in their last five games. Their most recent match saw them post 161 runs in 47.5 overs before Scotland comfortably chased down the target in just 24.2 overs, winning by 8 wickets.

In contrast, Bangladesh's performance in their last five games has been unpredictable (WLDLL). Their most recent performance was a dominant innings and 106-run victory against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh scored a massive 444 runs in 129.2 overs while bowling out Zimbabwe for 227 in 90.1 overs, highlighting their strength with both bat and ball.

UAE vs BAN Head-to-Head

UAE vs BAN Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

United Arab Emirates

L L W L L

Bangladesh

W L NR L L

UAE vs BAN Pitch Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

UAE vs BAN Best Batsman Prediction

Muhammad Waseem – With 1567 runs in 61 matches from 2022 to 2025, Waseem boasts a high score of 119, averaging 25.68 with a strike rate of 88.43. He has registered 1 century and 8 fifties, making him UAE's most reliable batter and captain.

UAE vs BAN Best Bowler Prediction

BAN, or Taijul Islam is 2014–2025 statistics are noteworthy: With a best of 8/39, 53 games, 13986 balls bowled, and 228 wickets at an average of 31.19 and economy of 3.05 is the best bowler of BAN. If included in future matches, he remains a key bowling asset.

UAE vs BAN Match Prediction

Despite home conditions favoring the UAE, Bangladesh holds a clear edge in both recent form and squad depth. They have the advantage because of their decisive victory over Zimbabwe and because of their experienced players. It is Predict that the visitors will win to start the series. Who win today match t20? Bangladesh to win the 1st T20I against UAE.

UAE vs BAN Playing 11 Prediction

United Arab Emirates (UAE): Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra (wk), Sanchit Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Jawadullah

Bangladesh (BAN): Litton Das (c & wk), Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Parvez Hossain Emon, Taijul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy/Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan

Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2025