UAE pull off historic chase to stun Tigers' in Sharjah thriller

UAE stunned Bangladesh in a dramatic finish to the second T20I, chasing down a record 206 with just one ball and two wickets to spare at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday night, reports UNB.
The thrilling victory, powered by a 42-ball 82 from captain Muhammad Waseem, helped the hosts level the three-match series 1-1.
Chasing Bangladesh's total of 205 for 5, Waseem set the tone with an explosive start, smashing nine fours and five sixes in a whirlwind knock.
He shared a 107-run opening stand with Muhammad Zohaib (38 off 34), which laid the platform for the biggest T20I chase ever achieved by an Associate nation against a Full Member side.
Despite losing wickets regularly after Waseem's dismissal in the 15th over, UAE stayed in the hunt. Cameos from Asif Khan (19), Saghir Khan (8), and debutant Haider Ali, who finished unbeaten on 15, helped UAE to reach inch closer.