• UAE registered a thumping victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of the three-match series.

  • Aayan Khan was adjudged 'Playerof the Match' for his brilliant three-wicket haul.

Twitter reactions: UAE create history with a stunning win over New Zealand in the second T20I
UAE beat NZ in 2nd T20I (Photo Source: Twitter)

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In the three-match T20I series between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and New Zealand during the New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates 2023, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosted a gripping contest. United Arab Emirates elected to bowl after winning the toss, setting the stage for an exciting T20 clash.

New Zealand Innings:

New Zealand put up a total of 142/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The top performers with the bat for the Kiwis were Mark Chapman, who played a crucial innings of 63 runs off 46 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes, and Jimmy Neesham, who contributed 21 runs off 17 balls. However, the UAE bowlers put up a disciplined effort, with Muhammad Jawad Ullah and Aayan Khan grabbing 2 and 3 wickets respectively to restrict the Blackcaps.

United Arab Emirates Innings:

UAE chased down the target with flair, reaching 144/3 in just 15.4 overs. Muhammad Waseem led the charge with a blistering knock of 55 runs off 29 balls, featuring 4 fours and 3 sixes. He was well-supported by Asif Khan, who scored 48 runs off 29 balls, and Vritiya Aravind, who contributed 25 runs off 21 balls. The UAE batting display showcased their prowess, as they secured the victory with 7 wickets in hand. For New Zealand, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner and Kyle Jamieson managed to take wickets, but they couldn’t quite contain the UAE batters.

Player of the Match Award:

Aayan Khan’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award as he contributed significantly to UAE’s victory.

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Historic Achievement:

This victory was significant as it marked United Arab Emirates’ status as the first associate team to defeat New Zealand in T20 cricket. The series currently stands at 1-1, with New Zealand winning the first T20I and UAE emerging victorious in the second.

Upcoming Match:

The action continues with the third T20I scheduled for Sunday, August 20, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. As the series reaches its climax, fans can anticipate another exciting clash between these two competitive teams.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to UAE’s historic win over New Zealand:

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