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Confident New Zealand set to face UAE challenge
In the 11th match of the ongoing T20I World Cup, New Zealand will be facing the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. New Zealand, buoyed by their enthralling victory over Afghanistan, are riding high on confidence as they take on a rapidly improving United Arab Emirates.
New Zealand's victory against Afghanistan was not just convincing but historic. Chasing down 183, New Zealand registered their highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history, showcasing both composure and experience. Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, New Zealand would look to double down on a spin-heavy approach with a full-strength squad.
Meanwhile, the UAE too enter this match with confidence of their own. Making their first T20 World Cup appearance since 2022, they are carrying a sense of dominance after an impressive run through the Asia-EAP qualifiers. Moreover, in 2023, the UAE stunned New Zealand by defeating them in a T20I match. Above all, New Zealand will look to maintain their rhythm. And, for the UAE, it’s an opportunity to once again challenge New Zealand.
Head-to-head
Matches - 3
NZ won - 2
UAE won - 1
New Zealand probable XI: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
UAE probable XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
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