CP Rizwan wants UAE 'to make an impact in world cricket' after historic win over Namibia
CP Rizwan says UAE want "to make an impact in world cricket" after picking up their first victory in T20 World Cup history.
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UAE beat Namibia to send Netherlands into Super 12 at T20 World Cup
The United Arab Emirates won their first-ever game at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday to upset Namibia by seven runs and send the Netherlands into the Super 12 stage of the tournament.
Namibia vs UAE, T20 World Cup, Group A Match Live Score: UAE On Top, Namibia 5 Down In Chase Of 149 Runs
NAM vs UAE, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Namibia are five down in their chase of 149 runs vs UAE in the final Group A match of the first round of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Thursday. In 10.0 over, Namibia's score read at 53/5. Basil Hameed is the star for UAE so far with two wickets to his name. Earlier, Muhammad Waseem scored 51 runs off 41 balls while skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan hit 43 not out off 29 balls as UAE posted a total of 148 for 3 in 20 overs. Basil Hameed too played a handy knock of 25 off 14 balls. For Namibia, Bernard Scholtz was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 1 for 22 in 4 overs. Earlier, UAE skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first. (LIVE SCORECARD)
T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs UAE, Group A Live Updates: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka Give Sri Lanka Solid Start
T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka vs UAE, Group A Match Live Updates: Openers Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka gave a solid start to Sri Lanka against UAE in the Group A match of the ongoing T20 World Cup, at Simonds Stadium, Geelong, on Tuesday. Sri Lanka's score currently read at 37/0, after 4.0 overs. Sri Lanka and UAE will square off against each other in Match No. 6 of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Both Sri Lanka and UAE faced a defeat in their opening clash against Namibia and Netherlands, respectively. Sri Lanka recently won the Asia Cup 2022 and their loss against Namibia was a major shock for all the fans. It will be interesting to see whether Sri Lanka will be able to redeem themselves or not. (Live Scorecard)
T20 World Cup: Coach Robin Singh explains UAE captaincy switch
For the first time since the surprise decision to replace Ahmed Raza as UAE captain two months ago, coach Robin Singh has clarified the reasoning.
UAE reveal new kit 'inspired by beautiful winter' for T20 World Cup in Australia
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have unveiled a new kit that the UAE team will be sporting when the T20 World Cup kicks off in Australia next month.
Mosaddek Hossain shines as Bangladesh sweep UAE in T20 series
Bangladesh made 169-5 after opener Mehidy Hasan's 46 off 37 balls provided a solid platform before Mosaddek (27) and Liton Das (25) kept the runs flowing. Yasir Ali and Nurul Hasan gave the innings some late impetus in an unbroken stand of 32 over the final three overs.
UAE vs BAN: Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Shine As Bangladesh Clean Sweep UAE 2-0 In T20I Series
Mosaddek Hossain played a key role with both bat and ball as Bangladesh beat United Arab Emirates by 32 runs in Dubai on Tuesday to sweep the two-match T20 series. Bangladesh made 169-5 after opener Mehidy Hasan's 46 off 37 balls provided a solid platform before Mosaddek (27) and Liton Das (25) kept the runs flowing. Yasir Ali and Nurul Hasan gave the innings some late impetus in an unbroken stand of 32 over the final three overs. Sixteen-year-old Aayan Afzal Khan, a left-arm spinner, took 2-33 with Aryan Lakra sending down three tidy overs to return figures of 1-14.