In a thrilling encounter during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier B, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced a dramatic collapse towards the end of their innings. Despite solid contributions from the middle order, Thailand’s bowlers produced key breakthroughs that changed the course of the match.
The 19th over saw a pivotal moment in the game as Nitish Salekar took two important wickets in quick succession. The first was Muhammad Zuhaib, who was dismissed in a dramatic fashion. Salekar bowled to Zuhaib, who was caught by the bowler himself, giving Salekar a well-earned wicket. The final delivery of the over was also a wide, adding to the tension as the UAE team looked to rebuild. Salekar’s efforts didn’t stop there, as he maintained pressure throughout the over, forcing multiple wides.
Before the dismissal, the UAE’s Dhruv Parashar managed to gather some much-needed runs. He hit a six and a four in the earlier deliveries, showcasing his hitting power. Parashar played a key role in attempting to stabilize the UAE innings by making valuable contributions towards the final overs. His four, played toward the covers, and the six, which found the mid-off boundary, kept the scoreboard ticking.
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Chanchai Pengkumta’s Impactful Over
In the 18th over, Chanchai Pengkumta played a vital role in keeping the pressure on the UAE batting line-up. He struck first with the wicket of Syed Haider, who had been in good form, scoring 16 runs off 10 balls. Haider was dismissed after a sharp catch by Austin Lazarus, which left the UAE team under more pressure.
Earlier in the over, Haider had managed to hit a four and a six, both of which were played powerfully towards the mid-wicket boundary. These shots showcased Haider’s intent to score big in the death overs but were followed by his unfortunate dismissal, which shifted the momentum in Thailand’s favor.
The fall of another wicket soon followed, as Ali Naseer was caught off a delivery from Pengkumta. Naseer, who had made a quick 12 runs off 7 balls, was dismissed by a catch from Yodsak Saranonnakkun, adding to Thailand’s tally of crucial wickets.
Tense Final Overs
As the game reached its final overs, UAE’s lower order struggled to finish strong, and the Thai bowlers capitalized on the pressure. Despite efforts from Parashar, who managed to play some crucial shots, including a four and a six, the loss of key wickets took a toll on UAE’s total. The fall of wickets like Haider and Naseer highlighted the difficulties of batting under pressure in the final overs.
With wickets falling quickly in the final stages of the innings, the UAE’s chances of posting a dominant total were significantly hampered. The loss of wickets in the last few overs shows the importance of stability and composure in the death overs of T20 cricket.
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