Hello, welcome back to Sports Jazbaa. Today, we will cover the 1st Match of the Bangladesh tour of UAE between the UAE and Bangladesh.
The UAE vs BAN Dream11 Team, Dream11 Prediction, and Fantasy Tips will be discussed, along with full Stats and Information on every player.
This match will be played on 17th May at 8:30 P.M. IST
In this preview, we will discuss the probable playing11 of both teams. Dream11 Team will also be discussed here.
So, let’s start with the Pitch Report without wasting time.
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Match Details
Match | 1st T20I |
Series | Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2025 |
Date | 17th May, 2025 |
Time | 8:30 P.M. IST |
Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
🏟️ Pitch Report
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium – What to Expect?
✅ Batting-Friendly Surface – Good for strokeplay, but low bounce keeps bowlers interested.
✅ Short Boundaries – Sixes will flow if batters get going!
✅ Pace & Spin Both Effective – Pacers (39 wickets) & spinners (16 wickets) have done well here recently.
For more information – Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
📌 Dream11 Team Strategy:
✔ Top-order batters will cash in on powerplay.
✔ All-rounders are gold (batting + bowling points).
✔ Bowlers with good line/length can surprise.
📊 Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 2
- Bangladesh Wins: 2
- UAE Wins: 0
📌 Key Insight:
- Bangladesh has never lost to UAE in T20Is.
- UAE’s batting struggles against quality bowling.
🏏 Team Previews
Here is the team preview of both teams, which will help you get an idea of the teams.
Bangladesh (BAN)
✔ Batting: Technically solid but lacks big hitters.
✔ Bowling: Spin + Pace both strong – can dominate UAE.
✔ Key Players: Liton Das, M Hasan, R Hossain (all in great form).
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UAE
✔ Batting: Inconsistent – relies on partnerships.
✔ Bowling: Weak – may struggle against BAN’s batters.
✔ Key Hope: Sanchit Sharma (can contribute with bat & ball).
📌 Dream11 Team Tip: Load up on Bangladesh players!
Probable Playing11
Here is the probable playing 11 of both teams.
UAE
Player Name | Recent Form |
1. M Waseem | 61, 2, 41, 4, 61, 21, 26, 19, 12, 19 |
2. Aryansh Sharma | 11, 15, 56, 42, 30, 0, 7, 8, 1, 10 |
3. Alishan Sharafu | 11, 5, 32, 58+0w, 6, -, 21*, 17, 36*, 55 |
4. Asif Khan | 17, 75, 23, 23, 79, 41, 3, 0, 50*, 18 |
5. Rahul Chopra | 1, 19, 101, 11, 11, 28, 61, 7, 1 |
6. Dhruv Parashar | 16+0w, 41+1w, 8*+1w, 13+1w, 33+0w |
7. M Zohaib | 6+0w, 28+0w, 26*+0w, 0+0w, 2w |
8. Sanchet Sharma | 39+1w, 17*+0w, 1*+1w, 25+0w, 12+1w, 13+0w |
9. M Zuhaib | 0w, 1w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 0w, 1w |
10. Simarnjeet Singh | 14+1w, 0+1w, 4w, 11+2w, 2w, 2w, 2w |
11. M Jawadullah | 1w, 1w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 0w, 0w |
BAN
Player Name | Recent Form |
1. Soumya Sarkar | 0+2w, 2+0w, 153*, 4+1w, 36*, 32+0w |
2. Liton Das | 25, 83, 33, 22, 60, 14, 10, 10, 25, 70 |
3. Tanzid Hasan | 12, 4, 43, 68, 0, 27, 8, 103*, 61, 24 |
4. Towhid Hridoy | 37, 62, 2*, 3, 42, 57, -, 53*, 36, 66 |
5. Jakar Ali | 44, -, 73*, 35*, 25, -, -, 3 |
6. Mehedi Hasan | 1w, 16+1w, 8+2w, 0w, 1+1w, 13+1w, 4w, 35*+1w, 28*+2w, 43+1w |
7. S Hossain | 2w, 1w, 40+0w, 89+1w, 0w, 1w, 62*+0w |
8. Rishad Hossain | 1w, 13+0w, 2+2w, 2+3w, 1+3w, 3+0w, 3w, 2w |
9. T Hasan | 1w, 2w, 0w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 0w, 1w, 3w |
10. Hasan Mahmud | 0w, 3w, 2w, 3w, 2w, 0w |
11. Mustafizur Rahman | 0w, 3w, 2w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 0w, 3w, 1w, 0w |
⭐ Key Players
🎯 SAFE Captaincy Picks
1. Liton Das (BAN – BAT) ✅
✔ Consistent Performer – Reliable opener, scores runs consistently.
✔ Good Technique – Handles pace & spin well.
✔ Recent Form – In great touch, ideal for Dream11 Team captaincy.
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2. M Hasan (BAN – ALL) ✅
✔ Wicket-Taker – Bowls crucial overs, economical + strikes.
✔ Hard-Hitting Bat – Can score quick runs down the order.
✔ Recent Form – Performing with both bat and ball.
3. R Hossain (BAN – ALL) ✅
✔ Experienced Player – Knows how to perform under pressure.
✔ Wicket-Taking Bowler – Can break partnerships.
✔ Hard-Hitter – Adds value with the bat too.
📌 Dream11 Team Pro Tip: Pick at least 2 of these as captain/vice-captain!
🎲 HIGH-Risk, HIGH-Reward Picks
1. Sanchit Sharma (UAE – ALL) ⚠️
✔ Wicket-Taker – Can surprise with breakthroughs.
✔ Hard-Hitting Bat – If he gets going, can score quick runs.
❌ Limited Overs – May bowl only 1-2 overs.
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2. H Mahmud (BAN – BOWL) ⚠️
✔ Pitch Suits Him – Good line/length can trouble UAE.
✔ Wicket-Taker – Has the ability to pick 2-3 wickets.
❌ Slightly Expensive – Can go for runs if not accurate.
📌 Dream11 Team Strategy: Use these as differentials in Grand Leagues!
❌ HIGH-Risk DROP Options
1. T Hridoy (BAN – BAT) ❌
❌ Inconsistent Form – Struggles to convert starts.
❌ Not a Big Hitter – Doesn’t accelerate quickly.
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2. M Waseem (UAE – BAT) ❌
❌ Weak Against Pace – BAN’s pacers will target him.
❌ Unreliable – Rarely plays match-winning knocks.
📌 Dream11 Team Advice: Better alternatives available!
📋 Dream11 Team Suggestions
✅ SAFE Dream11 Team
✔ Batters: Liton Das (C), T Hasan
✔ All-Rounders: Sanchit Sharma, M Hasan, R Hossain
✔ Bowlers: H Mahmud
✔ WK: Best keeper from BAN
📌 Strategy: Bank on Bangladesh’s top order!
🎯 RISKY Dream11 Team
✔ Batters: UAE opener (if you want a differential)
✔ Bowlers: 2-3 BAN bowlers (wicket-taking options)
✔ Captain: M Hasan
✔ VC: R Hossain
📌 Strategy: Go for low-ownership players!
📢 Final Dream11 Team Tips to WIN!
✔ Toss Matters: Bowl first – Sharjah gets better for batting later.
✔ Bangladesh Batters = Must-Have – They’ll score big!
✔ UAE’s Only Hope: Sanchit Sharma – Can be a game-changer.
🚨 Pro Tip for Dream11 Team:
- If BAN bats first, stack their top order.
- If UAE bats first, trust BAN’s bowlers.