The game on November 28, 2024, between teams competing within the arena belonging to Bahrain National Cricket Team and the UAE Cricket Team under the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier B logo portrayed a highly contested game wherein cricketing spirit indubitably sprouted up from both of these cricketing teams.
Match Overview
- Date: November 28, 2024
- Venue: University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha
- Match Type: T20I
- Result: UAE won by 8 wickets
Scorecard Highlights
UAE’s Innings
The UAE batted first, and it scored an impressive 236/6 in 20 overs. Key contributions came from their top-order batters:
| Player |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
Strike Rate |
| Alishan Sharafu |
57 |
27 |
6 |
3 |
211.11 |
| Muhammad Waseem |
50 |
30 |
4 |
3 |
166.67 |
| Asif Khan |
50 |
23 |
0 |
6 |
217.39 |
| Imran Anwar |
44 |
25 |
4 |
2 |
176.00 |
- Extras: 8 (1 lb, 1 nb, 5 w)
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-36 (Umer Toor)
- 2-52 (Sarfaraz Ali)
- 3-131 (Imran Ali)
Bahrain’s Innings
Chasing a daunting target, Bahrain fought valiantly but fell short, scoring 228/9 in 20 overs. Star performances included:
| Player |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
Strike Rate |
| Imran Anwar |
60 |
22 |
2 |
7 |
272.72 |
| Muhammad Waseem |
35 |
30 |
5 |
0 |
116.66 |
| Umer Toor |
17 |
10 |
0 |
2 |
170.00 |
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-36 (Umer Toor)
- 2-52 (Sarfaraz Ali)
- 3-131 (Imran Ali)
Key Highlights
- UAE’s Explosive Start: Alishan Sharafu’s blazing knock of 57 runs set the tone for UAE’s dominating total.
- Imran Anwar’s Heroics: Even in defeat, Bahrain’s Imran Anwar made the chase thrilling as he hammered 60 off 22 balls with 7 sixes.
- UAE’s Bowling Brilliance: Good tight bowling at crucial moments ensured Bahrain could not cross the finishing line.
Conclusion
This was a thrilling encounter whereby the UAE Cricket Team emerged to be a winning team by 8 runs and, consequently, won a very crucial qualifier. Both teams show much talent, and there is an exciting future for this cricketing region.
More thrilling cricket is in store as Bahrain and UAE reach the international circuit.
