After Series Loss to UAE, Litton Das Says: ‘They Benefited from the Dew’

Litton Das’ first assignment as captain ended in bitter disappointment as Bangladesh suffered a shocking T20I series defeat against the United Arab Emirates. What was expected to be a straightforward contest turned into a historic triumph for the UAE, who clinched the three-match series 2-1. It marks the first time Bangladesh have lost a series—of any format—to the Emiratis.

Back-to-back defeats against a lower-ranked opponent raised serious questions about Bangladesh’s performance, with Liton repeatedly pointing to dew as a decisive factor. While he did acknowledge UAE's efforts, much of his post-match reflection focused on external conditions rather than internal shortcomings.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Litton said, “We made a few mistakes today with the bat. We couldn’t perform as expected on this wicket and in these conditions. In all three matches, we bowled in the second innings. Dew was the key factor, in my opinion.”

Though Liton credited the UAE for their composure and quality bowling, he again emphasized the advantage dew provided during the Emirati innings:
“They played really well. Their bowling was good, which prevented us from scoring big. But in batting, they also benefited a bit from the dew.”

Despite Litton’s repeated references to the conditions, Bangladesh’s overall performance in both batting and bowling left much to be desired. The disappointment is particularly acute considering the third and final match was added only at the request of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)—a match that ultimately allowed the UAE to seal the series.

For Litton Das, this failed campaign raises immediate concerns. As a newly appointed captain, missing out on the trophy in such an unexpected manner adds pressure going forward. For the UAE, it’s a landmark achievement and another statement of their growing potential in international cricket.