United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu struck fifties to guide the United Arab Emirates to a competitive 173 for six against New Zealand in their Group D match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, UAE lost opener Aryan Sharma early to pacer Jacob Duffy. Waseem remained unbeaten on 66 off 45 balls, while Sharafu contributed 55 from 47 deliveries, putting on a 107-run partnership for the second wicket to stabilize the innings.

Lower-order batter Mayank Kumar added crucial runs as UAE crossed the 150-run mark.

For New Zealand, Matt Henry claimed two wickets, while skipper Mitchell Santner and Duffy took one wicket each.

United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: UAE 173/6 in 20 overs (Alishan Sharafu 55, Muhammad Waseem not out 66; Matt Henry 2/37) vs New Zealand.