Emons Record Century Seals Bangladesh’s Victory Over UAE

Sports Desk

Bangladesh secured their second centurion in international T20 cricket after nearly nine years. Parvez Hossain Emon shattered Tamim Iqbal’s record by scoring the fastest century, leading Bangladesh to a victory over the United Arab Emirates in the first match of the T20 series.

Today, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh won by 27 runs. Emon was named Player of the Match for his explosive 100 off 54 balls.

After winning the toss, the UAE opted to bowl first. Bangladesh’s openers, Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon, started aggressively. Tanzid was dismissed for 10, but Emon continued his fiery batting, smashing his maiden T20 century in just 52 balls. His outstanding innings included 5 fours and 9 sixes. Tamim Iqbal had previously scored a century in 60 balls against Oman in 2016, a record Emon broke today.

Riding on Emon’s century, Bangladesh posted a challenging total of 191 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. The middle order struggled to capitalize, preventing the team from crossing 200. For the UAE, Mohammad Jawadullah took 4 wickets.

In response, the UAE batsmen tried hard. Opener Mohammad Waseem scored 54, and Rahul Chopra contributed a crucial 35. However, disciplined bowling from Bangladesh kept taking wickets at regular intervals.

Despite a late blitz from Aasif Khan, who scored 40, the UAE fell short, getting bowled out for 154 in 16.3 overs. Tanjim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman controlled the bowling attack effectively.

For Bangladesh, Tanjim Hasan Sakib took 2 wickets, while Hasan Mahmud and Mustafizur Rahman claimed 1 each.

Parvez Hossain Emon was awarded Player of the Match for his brilliant century. With this win, Bangladesh leads the two-match T20 series 1-0. The second match will be held at the same venue on Monday.