Bangladesh secured the final Asia Cup semi-final place with a 34-run victory over the UAE, according to the ICC’s report published on 8 September. Their next opponent will be India; Sri Lanka and Pakistan complete the other semi-final.
Bangladesh were dismissed for 103 in Dubai after the hosts chose to field. Sharmin Akhter contributed 38 and captain Nigar Sultana made 23, but the innings left little room for error in the defence.
Rabeya Khan’s four overs returned 3/14. Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each as the UAE finished on 69/9 after 20 overs.
The contrast between the innings explains the result: Bangladesh’s modest batting total did not settle the contest. Their bowlers prevented the chase from developing, turning a vulnerable position into a place in the last four.