DHAKA, May 20, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh captain Liton Das admitted that his side made some glaring mistakes in bowling and fielding which played a key role in their stunning two-wicket defeat to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second T20 game.

Having won the game, the UAE leveled the three-match series 1-1. This was the UAE's first ever victory against Bangladesh in any format of cricket.

"Every loss hurts but still we batted well on this wicket," Liton said after the match.
 
Bangladesh earlier won the first match by 27 runs. But they failed to defend 205-5 in the second game as the UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem tore apart Bangladesh bowlers in an aggressive batting show.

His dismissal after hitting 42 ball-82, paved the way for Bangladesh to claw back in to the game. However, the UAE lower order batters held the nerve and scored required 29 runs in the last two overs to win the game in emphatic
fashion.

While Bangladesh bowlers bowled recklessly in the death overs, the fielding also cost them dearly.
 
Besides admitting about errant bowling, Liton also pointed out dew factor behind their defeat.

"Wicket was pretty good, when they batted, they had the favour of dew," Liton said. "We missed a bit in the fielding and in the middle-overs bowling. When you play on this type of ground, which is small and with dew a factor, you have to calculate and plan (as bowlers)."

The match marked the debut of fast bowler Nahid Rana in T20 format but he had forgettable outing, giving away 50 runs in four overs although he claimed two wickets. In the first three overs, Nahid conceded 45 runs before coming back strongly in his fourth over.

Liton said Nahid couldn't deliver what was expected from him.

"What Nahid Rana did before (his final over), we were expecting more from him. You can have good days and bad days. We will sit and talk and come back."

Despite the defeat, Liton hinted at regaining his form by scoring 32 ball-40 in that match.

"What I did is not up to the mark but I will try my best," he concluded.