Adeeb Usmani continues sparkling start to UAE career by leading whitewash of Malaysia
Adeeb Usmani set aside the disappointment of missing out on qualification for the Asia Cup by helping the UAE to a clean sweep of Malaysia. A three-match T20 international series had been tacked on to the end of a tour to Kuala Lumpur, for which the primary business had been the ACC Premier Cup. The champions of that 10-team competition, played in the 50-over format, would qualify for the Asia…
Adeeb Usmani continues his sparkling start to the UAE's cricket career by leading his team to a whitewash of Malaysia in a three-match T20I series. The series was added to the end of a tour to Kuala Lumpur, with the primary goal being the ACC Premier Cup, where the winner would qualify for the Asia Cup in Bangladesh. The UAE finished the competition as champions, putting them in contention against the Asian cricket giants, including India.
Usmani, who grew up aspiring to represent India, was understandably disappointed when Nepal defeated them in the final. However, this setback did not deter him from his excellent form. In the series against Malaysia, Usmani scored an unbeaten 75, guiding the UAE to a 157-run total. The UAE dominated the match, securing a 7-wicket victory and taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
Pacer Ibrar Ahmed also contributed with a 4-wicket haul. Despite his recent disciplinary issues, including being fined and demerited points for breaching the code of conduct, Usmani proved to be a standout performer in the T20I series.
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