USA vs United Arab Emirates, Match 128, Oct 5, 2026: commentary
| United Arab Emirates | 330/8 | 50.0 ov |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 332/4 | 48.5 ov |
United States win by 6 wickets
Result
United States win by 6 wickets
UST 1ST
- 48.5
Over 49. 13 runs. Bowler: Ali Naseer. United States: 332/4(rr 6.78)
- 48.5
FOUR! Ali Naseer to Milind Kumar. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. United States have seal a thrilling six-wicket victory, chasing down the target with seven balls to spare. After a steady start, the USA built momentum through Monank Patel's 55 and Saiteja Mukkamalla's valuable 56. The chase was then transformed by a magnificent unbeaten 116 from Milind Kumar, who combined power and composure throughout his innings. Shubham Ranjane provided superb support with an unbeaten 57, ensuring there were no late nerves. UAE fought hard with the ball, but could not contain the decisive partnership. The result caps an impressive chase from the United States.
- 48.4
Ali Naseer to Milind Kumar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Hameed.
- 48.3
Ali Naseer to Milind Kumar. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 2 runs, run save by Naseer, fielded by Bhatia.
- 48.2
Ali Naseer to Shubham Ranjane. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shah.
- 48.1
SIX! Ali Naseer to Shubham Ranjane. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
- 48.0
Over 48. 16 runs. Bowler: Aayan Khan. United States: 319/4(rr 6.65)
- 47.6
Aayan Khan to Milind Kumar. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, thick edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Shah.
- 47.6
Wide Aayan Khan to Milind Kumar. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Missed (Leg Side) to fine leg for 5 runs, mis-fielded by Usmani.
- 47.5
Aayan Khan to Shubham Ranjane. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Bhatia.
- 47.4
Aayan Khan to Milind Kumar. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot pushing, Played to cover for 1 run, fielded by Bhatia.
- 47.3
Aayan Khan to Milind Kumar. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bhatia.
- 47.2
SIX! Aayan Khan to Milind Kumar. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
- 47.1
Aayan Khan to Shubham Ranjane. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Shahdad.
- 47.0
Over 47. 5 runs. Bowler: Ali Naseer. United States: 303/4(rr 6.45)
- 46.6
Ali Naseer to Milind Kumar. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Usmani.
- 46.5
Ali Naseer to Milind Kumar. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, Played to deep backward point for 2 runs. That's a well-deserved hundred for Milind Kumar.
- 46.4
Ali Naseer to Shubham Ranjane. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run.
- 46.3
Ali Naseer to Shubham Ranjane. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
- 46.2
Ali Naseer to Milind Kumar. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, Played to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Chopra.
- 30.3
OUT! Caught. Ali Naseer to Saiteja Mukkamalla. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Usmani. Edged and gone.
- 23.3
OUT! Caught. Muhammad Shahdad to Monank Patel. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Khan. Skipper departs.
- 9.4
OUT! Caught. Ibrar Ahmad to Shehan Jayasuriya. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Naseer. Straight into the hands of Ali Naseer.
- 5.4
OUT! L.B.W. Aayan Khan to Smit Patel. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad. The umpire raises his finger immediately.
UAE 1ST
- 50.0
Over 50. 16 runs. Bowler: Harmeet Singh. United Arab Emirates: 330/8(rr 6.60)
- 49.6
Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Ranjane. That's the end of the United Arab Emirates innings, with a commanding 330 on the board. Muhammad Shahdad led the way with an impressive 114, while Tanish Suri provided excellent support with a valuable 78, laying the foundation for a strong total. The United States fought back admirably with the ball, with Harmeet Singh claiming four wickets, while Saurabh Netravalkar, Ehsan Adil, Jessy Singh and Shubham Ranjane chipped in with important breakthroughs. An intriguing chase now awaits, with the USA needing a positive start and UAE looking for early wickets. Join us shortly for the run chase.
- 49.5
Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, to leg down the track Slog, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Mukkamalla.
- 49.4
Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, down leg side backing away driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Patel.
- 49.3
SIX! Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
- 49.2
SIX! Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
- 49.1
Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, down leg side backing away driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Patel.
- 49.0
Over 49. 16 runs. Bowler: Saurabh Netravalkar. United Arab Emirates: 314/8(rr 6.41)
- 48.6
No ball Jessy Singh to Basil Hameed. Reverse Swing-In beamer, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on and it was a no ball, fielded by Krishnamurthi.
- 48.6
FREE HIT. Saurabh Netravalkar to Aayan Khan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 2 runs.
- 48.5
Jessy Singh to Basil Hameed. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to silly point for no runs.
- 48.4
Jessy Singh to Aayan Khan. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, Played to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jayasuriya.
- 48.3
Jessy Singh to Aayan Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Krishnamurthi.
- 48.2
Jessy Singh to Aayan Khan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
- 48.1
Wide Jessy Singh to Basil Hameed. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
- 48.1
No ball Jessy Singh to Basil Hameed. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg and it was a no ball.
- 48.1
FREE HIT. Jessy Singh to Basil Hameed. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jayasuriya.
- 48.0
Over 48. 5 runs. Bowler: Harmeet Singh. United Arab Emirates: 298/8(rr 6.21)
- 47.6
Harmeet Singh to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run.
- 47.5
Harmeet Singh to Aayan Khan. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Ranjane.
- 47.4
OUT! Caught. Harmeet Singh to Ali Naseer. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge, caught by Patel. No trouble for the scorer caused by the batter.
- 47.2
OUT! Caught. Harmeet Singh to Muhammad Shahdad. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Krishnamurthi. Centurion has to walk back to the pavilion.
- 45.6
OUT! Bowled. Harmeet Singh to Khuzaima Bin Tanveer. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track cutting, missed. Length misjudged by the batter cost a wicket.
- 45.1
OUT! Bowled. Harmeet Singh to Sohaib Khan. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Stumps shattered.
- 39.2
OUT! Bowled. Jessy Singh to Rahul Chopra. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot flick, missed. Knocked him over.
- 37.3
OUT! Caught. Saurabh Netravalkar to Harpreet Singh. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Gautam. Into safe hands.
- 26.4
OUT! Caught. Ehsan Adil to Tanish Suri. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to backward point, caught by Gautam. End of a good knock.
- 12.1
OUT! Caught. Shubham Ranjane to Adeeb Usmani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Patel. Shubham Ranjane with the breakthrough.