Highlights
- UAE cricket team secures an unprecedented seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20 series, marking a historic milestone.
- This remarkable win is the UAE’s first-ever triumph against a traditional Test-playing nation in any cricket format.
- The victory levels the T20 series and sets the stage for an intense series decider.
- UAE fans turn out in full force, creating an electrifying atmosphere at the Dubai International Stadium.
- Captain Muhammad Waseem’s aggressive batting and partnerships lead the way for UAE’s victory.
- Young talents Aayan Afzal Khan and Muhammad Jawadullah shine with crucial contributions to the bowling attack.
- The victory not only showcases UAE’s cricketing potential but also cements its presence on the global cricket map.
UAE Cricket
UAE cricket achieves an unprecedented feat with a remarkable seven-wicket win against New Zealand, a traditional Test-playing powerhouse, in the ongoing T20 series.
In an extraordinary turn of events, the UAE cricket team secured a momentous victory over New Zealand, currently ranked third in ICC T20 rankings, during the second match of the three-game T20I series at Dubai International Stadium.
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The UAE’s triumph marks its inaugural win against a traditional Test-playing country in any format of the game, showcasing the nation’s rising cricket prowess on the global stage.
The moment UAE defeated New Zealand and squared the three-match T20I series 1-1
🇦🇪🏏 pic.twitter.com/Heygr0Puu9— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) August 19, 2023
This historic victory not only leveled the series but also highlighted the UAE’s increasing influence in the cricketing world. The dramatic victory sets the stage for an intense series decider on the following day.
In a night of enthralling cricket action, the UAE fans turned out in full force to witness their team’s remarkable performance. With an electrifying atmosphere, the game left a lasting impression on all those who attended.
After containing New Zealand to a modest total of 142 for eight, the UAE clinched the match with an emphatic display of skill and determination. UAE captain Muhammad Waseem played a pivotal role, leading from the front with an impressive 29-ball 55, including four fours and three sixes.
Waseem’s aggressive approach and partnership with Vriitya Aravind (25 off 21 balls) and later with Asif Khan (48 not out off 29 balls) paved the way for this historic victory. The 17-year-old left-arm spinner Aayan Afzal Khan and 24-year-old left-arm pacer Muhammad Jawadullah also played crucial roles in restricting New Zealand to a challenging target.
This remarkable triumph not only showcases UAE’s cricketing potential but also reinforces the nation’s presence on the global cricket map.
Score In Brief:
New Zealand: 142/8 (Mark Chapman 63, Aayan Afzal Khan 3/20, Muhammad Jawadullah 2/16)
UAE: 144/3 in 15.4 overs (Muhammad Waseem 55, Asif Khan 48 not out, Vriitya Aravind 25, Basil Hameed 12 not out)
