NZ vs UAE Highlights 11th Match T20 World Cup 2026 – New Zealand won by 10 wickets

NZ vs UAE Highlights 11th T20 Match 2026

• Tim Seifert smashed an unbeaten 89 off 49 balls, scoring his second consecutive fifty
• Finn Allen remained not out on 84, dominating the powerplay with fearless strokeplay
• New Zealand recorded a record 175-run opening partnership, the highest for any wicket in T20 World Cup history
• UAE posted a competitive 173 for 6, led by Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu
• New Zealand completed the chase in just 15.3 overs, winning by ten wickets

Key Highlights from NZ vs UAE

Batting first, United Arab Emirates made full use of an even-paced surface in Chennai. Muhammad Waseem played with authority, scoring 66, while Alishan Sharafu anchored the innings with a well-judged 55. Their 107-run partnership gave UAE a solid foundation and helped them reach 173 for 6, a total that looked defendable on paper.

New Zealand’s bowling, however, lacked control at times. Glenn Phillips conceded 27 runs in a single over during the death, while Matt Henry finished with two wickets but went at a higher economy than usual. Despite these hiccups, New Zealand restricted UAE from crossing the 180 mark.

The chase turned into a statement of intent. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert tore into the UAE attack from the very first over. Allen targeted the shorter boundary and played with restraint against spin, while Seifert mixed power with placement, showing maturity in his shot selection.

By the end of the powerplay, New Zealand had already taken the game away from UAE. The pair never looked under pressure, rotating strike efficiently and punishing anything loose. The winning runs came before the 16th over, sealing one of the most comprehensive victories of the tournament.

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New Zealand playing XI:

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

UAE playing XI:

Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid

Why This Match Matters for New Zealand

This win puts New Zealand in a strong position to qualify for the Super Eights. More importantly, the form of Seifert and Allen at the top of the order gives them a reliable template for high-pressure chases later in the tournament.

The record partnership also sends a clear message to other teams that New Zealand’s batting depth and aggression can overwhelm even disciplined bowling attacks.

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Tim Seifert and Finn Allen put up a record-breaking stand to make it two in two at #T20WorldCup for New Zealand 👏

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— ICC (@ICC) February 10, 2026

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