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UAE and New Zealand are all set to battle against each other in the second T20I of the three-match series. The contest will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 19. New Zealand won the opening game of the match by 19 runs and currently leads the series (1-0).
Tim Southee shined for the Blackcaps in their victory over UAE in the first T20I. The Kiwi skipper bagged a brilliant fifer in the contest and was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his sensational bowling performance. On the other hand, despite a resilient fifty from Aryansh Sharma, UAE fell short of the target.
UAE will be determined to stay alive in the contest by registering a win in the second T20I. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eyeing to gain an unassailable lead over the hosts.
T20 stats and records at Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
- Total matches: 86
- Matches won batting first: 39
- Matches won bowling first: 46
- Average first innings score: 145
- Average second innings score: 127
- Highest total: 212/2 (India)
- Lowest total: 55 all-out (West Indies)
- Highest run chase: 184 (Sri Lanka)
- Lowest score defended: 134 (Oman)
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium presents a balanced opportunity for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers experience considerable swing during the early stages of the game and are anticipated to take advantage of the fresh ball. However, spinners encounter difficulty obtaining substantial grip due to the relatively consistent surface. Except for the initial overs, batters are likely to dominate the majority of the match on this pitch. Given this scenario, the team that wins the toss should contemplate choosing to field first on this ground.
Dubai Weather Report:
The weather at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be bright and sunny, with no signs of precipitation. The temperature is expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 52% and the wind blowing at a speed of 19 Km/hr. The spectators can anticipate a smooth play without any interruptions.
UAE vs NZ 2nd T20I, Probable XIs:
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Vriitya Aravind, Asif Khan, Ansh Tandon, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan
New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Dane Cleaver (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee (c), Ben Lister
