New Zealand crushed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets in their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match in Chennai.

The UAE (United Arab Emirates) put up a strong batting effort, finishing on 173 for 6 from 20 overs, with most of the damage done at the top of the order. Captain Muhammad Waseem set the tone and stayed till the end, making 66 not out off 45 balls.

At the other end, Alishan Sharafu played a calm innings of 55 runs off 47 balls, and the pair steadied things after an early loss before building a solid platform. Runs came quicker towards the back end, with Mayank Kumar chipping in with 21 runs off 13 balls and Sohaib Khan adding a quick 7 off 3. Glenn Phillips’ 2nd over went for 27 runs, which was the most expensive over by New Zealand in the T20 World Cup.

Mitchell Santner slowed the scoring through the middle, giving away only 23 runs in his four overs and picking up an important wicket of Sharafu. Matt Henry finished with two wickets, while Lockie Ferguson removed one batter to keep the total within reach.

Chasing 174 , New Zealand produced a dominant batting display and chased down the target without losing a wicket, finishing on 175 for 0 in 15.2 overs. The openers took control from the start, scoring at a brisk pace and keeping the required run rate well under control throughout the chase.

Tim Seifert led the charge with an unbeaten 89 runs off 42 balls, striking at over 210, while Finn Allen played the perfect supporting role, remaining not out on 84 runs off 50 balls. The pair added 175 runs for the opening wicket, which is the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history.

Full Scorecard – New Zealand vs UAE ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 10

New Zealand 175 for 0 (Seifert 89*, Allen 84*) beat United Arab Emirates 173 for 6 (Waseem 66, Sharafu 55, Henry 2-37) by 10 wickets

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Seifert and Allen dominated the chase with a record opening stand, while earlier Waseem and Sharafu gave the UAE a solid platform with the bat.

Player of the Match

Tim Seifert was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 89 off 42 balls.

What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The emphatic win strengthens New Zealand’s position in the group and gives them a major boost to their net run rate. For the UAE, they need to regroup as a team, especially the bowling unit, and deliver better in the upcoming matches.

FAQs – Yesterday’s New Zealand vs UAE ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Q1: Who won yesterday’s New Zealand vs UAE match?

A1: New Zealand won by 10 wickets against the UAE on February 10, 2026, in Chennai.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Tim Seifert was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 89 runs in 42 balls.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: New Zealand vs UAE.

New Zealand 175 for 0 (Seifert 89, Allen 84).

United Arab Emirates 173 for 6 (Waseem 66, Sharafu 55, Henry 2-37).

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