NZ vs UAE Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: (UAE 122/2 in 15 overs) Alishan departs after scoring 50

T20 World Cup LIVE: UAE won the toss and opted to bat first, and were 50/1 in 6 overs. Muhammad Waseem, the skipper is still at the crease. Post that, Alishan Sharafu went on to score a fifty in 40 deliveries.

After the Netherlands recorded an easy win over Namibia in Delhi, the caravan now moves south to Chennai, where New Zealand will play their second T20 World Cup 2026 game against the UAE. The UAE have stumbled upon a controversy. But they can surely play their cards right in front of the Kiwis. They have been plaiyng T20 cricket consistently and would want to punch above their weight.

NZ vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026 Match info

Match: Match 11 – New Zealand vs UAE, Group D
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time: 10 February at 3:00 PM IST
Captains: Mitchell Santner (NZ), Muhammad Waseem (UAE)

T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming details

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will enjoy one of the widest broadcasts ever, with India remaining the epicentre of coverage through JioStar. JioHotstar will be live streaming all the ICC event games, while Star Sports Network are the official broadcast partners.

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NZ vs UAE Live: OUT

10/02/2026 16:07

Alishan goes for it, and it caught brilliantly by Chapman at the boundary. He steps on the skirting after he throws the ball to Mitchell. Alishan is out for 55 from 47. 100 run partnership broken here.

NZ vs UAE Live: 50 for Alishan

10/02/2026 15:58

There you go. Alishan has scored a brilliant 50 in just 40 deliveries and has put UAE in a strong position. But from here on, he needs to be the aggressor.

NZ vs UAE Live: Spinners go well

10/02/2026 15:49

Even though the wickets are not coming for NZ, their spinners have ensured that the runs are not spilled in excess. The rate has come down a bit.

NZ vs UAE Live: Neesham new bowler

10/02/2026 15:42

Pacer Neesham comes into the attack but Sharafu and Waseem are combining well and getting a few boundaries. He is taking the pace off from his deliveries.

NZ vs UAE Live: Rachin now

10/02/2026 15:33

Rachin comes in as the second spinner and is greeted with a massive six by Waseem. Another over comes to an end.

NZ vs UAE Live: Powerplay done

10/02/2026 15:31

Powerplay comes to an end here. UAE should be the happier team for now as they have only lost one wicket here.

NZ vs UAE Live: Waseem Key

10/02/2026 15:25

Waseem is UAE's most experienced batter here, and needs to find out ways to stay till the very end. Lockie Ferguson has been hit for a boundary.

NZ vs UAE Live: Runs needed

10/02/2026 15:16

UAE have a good over as two boundaries come from Henry's over and plus, four leg byes as well.

NZ vs UAE Live score: OUT

10/02/2026 15:08

Duffy gets some extra bounce, and Aryansh can't control the rising ball. Tries to pull and is caught at square leg. Phillips takes a simple catch.

NZ vs UAE Live score: Match starts

10/02/2026 15:05

Waseem and Aryansh start the proceedings for UAE. Matt Henry the bowler. A decent over to start with, that ends with a boundary.

NZ vs UAE Live score: National anthems

10/02/2026 14:57

Both teams line up for national anthems here in Chennai. This heat could trouble the Kiwi players. Let's find us soon, what happens here.

NZ vs UAE Live score: But UAE send Zohaib back

10/02/2026 14:51

NZ vs UAE Live score: Golden chance

10/02/2026 14:48

This is a golden chance for minnows like UAE to make a statement. NZ anyways haven't enjoyed the best of forms until now.

NZ vs UAE Live: UAE Playing XI

10/02/2026 14:41

Catch UAE's Playing XI for the clash against New Zealand

Aryansh Sharma (w), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan

A couple of young names in this team. Among bowlers, Rohid Khan is a fascinating left-arm pacer who did well in ILT20 2025/26.

NZ vs UAE Live: New Zealand Playing XI

10/02/2026 14:38

Mitchell Santner sticks with the same XI that won the game against Afghanistan. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are the key players up top. Can they set the stage ablaze?

NZ vs UAE Live: Toss Update

10/02/2026 14:34

The news from the center is that the UAE have won the toss and they have decided to bat first. Muhammad Waseem seems confident enough to show the world what UAE cricket is all about. He isn't bogged down by the fact that UAE are in the group of death.