Bangladesh began their T20I series against the United Arab Emirates with a dominant 27-run win, thanks to an unforgettable performance by young batter Parvez Hossain Emon and astute leadership from captain Litton Das. The match, held in Sharjah, saw a mix of explosive batting, disciplined bowling, and key moments that firmly swung the contest in Bangladesh’s favor.
The star of the evening was undoubtedly Parvez Hossain Emon. Coming in to bat after the early dismissal of opener Tanzid Hasan, Emon put on a sensational show with the bat. Scoring a century off just 54 deliveries, he demonstrated power, flair, and a mature understanding of the game situation. It was a landmark innings, making him only the second Bangladeshi player to score a century in T20 internationals. His knock was decorated with an impressive array of boundaries, including nine sixes and five fours, and gave Bangladesh the upper hand from the start.
Emon’s partnership with captain Litton Das was instrumental in stabilizing the innings after the early loss. While Litton did not score heavily himself, his calm presence at the crease allowed Emon to settle in and take charge. Litton rotated the strike smartly and ensured that pressure did not mount during the middle overs, playing the perfect supporting role in Bangladesh’s effort to build a big total.
After Emon’s departure, Bangladesh managed to push their total to 191 for 7 in 20 overs. While the middle and lower-order batters added only modest contributions, the damage had already been done by Emon’s blitz. The UAE bowlers, who had earlier shown promise in their regional matches, looked helpless against the onslaught, especially during the death overs.
In response, UAE’s batting lineup gave it a fight. Their captain Muhammad Waseem led from the front with a fluent fifty, while Asif Khan chipped in with a quick 42. For a while, it appeared that the chase might get interesting, especially when the partnership between Waseem and Asif started gaining momentum.
However, the Bangladeshi bowlers remained composed. Mustafizur Rahman used his variations to great effect, picking up crucial wickets at key moments. Hasan Mahmud, too, proved to be a significant threat, taking three wickets and ending any hopes the UAE had of chasing down the target. The pressure of a high target and tight fielding eventually led to wickets falling in quick succession. UAE was bowled out for 164 in 19.2 overs.
The win was an important one for Bangladesh, not just in terms of the series lead, but also as a confidence booster for their young players. Emon’s century will be remembered for its timing, aggression, and class. It also signals the arrival of a new match-winner in Bangladesh cricket.
As the team prepares for the second T20I, they will look to build on this momentum. With young talent stepping up and the senior players providing guidance, Bangladesh seems to be shaping into a balanced and dangerous unit in the shortest format. The leadership of Litton Das and the brilliance of Parvez Hossain Emon may well define their T20 journey this year.
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