Miraz lifts Bangladesh to 169-5 in 2nd T20 against UAE

Dhaka, Sept - In a bid to inflict a whitewash on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bangladesh racked up 169-5 in the second and final T20 International today at Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz who opened the innings was the highest scorer for the side with 46. As has been the case, all of the batters got a start but simply couldn't convert it to a big knock.

Mosaddek Hossain Saikat added 27 while Yasir Ali was not out on 21. Captain Nurul Hasan Sohan who hit six in the last ball was also unbeaten on 19.

Sabbir Rahman, the opening partner of Miraz once again disappointed, making just 12. After Bangladesh were asked to bat first, Sabbir smote one four and one six to indicate a good start on a placid deck but Aryan Lakra had him leg-before to break through for the side.

Like the first match, Liton Das also experienced a soft dismissal, being out on 25 off 20, an innings laced with four fours.
 
Afif Hossain who top-scored the side in the first game, raised a prospect of another big knock but after getting completely set, he paid the price of a rash shot to be out on 18 off 10.

Mosaddek then took the anchor role to drive the side to the safety. His innings was pivotal in accelerating the run rate at the middle overs.
 
Even though he got out in the death overs, Yasir and Sohan played their role well amid the surprising pinch-perfect death over bowling of the UAE bowlers.

Aayan Afzak Khan was the pick of the UAE bowlers with 2-33 while Sabir Ali, Aryan Lakra, Karthik Meiyappan claimed one wicket apiece.