The Blackcaps are gearing up for a thrilling three-match T20I series against the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) before their upcoming tour to England. This series holds special significance as it will be the maiden T20I encounter between New Zealand and UAE as their previous competitive meeting which was confined to an ODI match.
Having played a T20I series against Pakistan with a 2-2 draw earlier this year in March-April, Tim Southee’s men are prepared to take on Muhammad Waseem & Co.
UAE’s most recent engagement in the T20I format resulted in a 1-2 series defeat at home to Afghanistan. As both teams brace for this series, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate an exciting contest that showcases the prowess of these international sides.
UAE vs NZ T20I series schedule
- First T20I: August 17 in Dubai at 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 06:00 pm local
- Second T20I: August 19 in Dubai at 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 06:00 pm local
- Third T20I: August 20 in Dubai at 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 06:00 pm local
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Squads
New Zealand: Tim Southee (captain), Adi Ashok, Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Will Young
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (captain), Ali Naseer, Ansh Tandon, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Basil Hameed, Ethan D’Souza, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Jash Giyanani, Junaid Siddique, Lovepreet Singh, Mohammad Jawadullah, Sanchit Sharma, Vriitya Aravind, Zahoor Khan
UAE vs NZ Broadcast and live streaming details
- India: Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1; FanCode
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 Channel 51; Sky Sport Now
- UAE: Criclife
