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New Zealand vs UAE T20 WC Clash: Head-to-Head Stats & Form Guide

New Zealand and the UAE face off in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group D match in Chennai. The head-to-head record favors New Zealand 2-1 from a three-match series in August 2023. While both teams have identical recent form with two wins in their last five T20Is, New Zealand has momentum from an opening win, whereas the UAE enters on a three-match losing skid. Their previous encounters featured notable performances from players like Tim Southee, Mark Chapman, and Aayan Afzal Khan.

Key Points: NZ vs UAE T20 World Cup: Head-to-Head, Stats, Preview

  • NZ lead H2H 2-1 from 2023 series
  • UAE's last win was vs NZ in 2023
  • Both teams have won 2 of last 5 T20Is
  • NZ enter with win, UAE on 3-loss streak
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T20 WC: New Zealand vs UAE head-to-head and recent form analysis (Stats)

Preview of NZ vs UAE T20 WC match. Analysis of head-to-head record, recent form, and key players from their 2023 series.

"The UAE bounced back strongly... defeating New Zealand by 7 wickets to level the series. - Match Report"

Chennai, Feb 9

New Zealand and UAE are set to lock horns when they face each other on Tuesday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the 11th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, South Africa, and Canada, and while this will be the Black Caps' second match of the tournament, it'll be the UAE's campaign opener.

Head-to-head record in T20Is

Matches Played - 3

New Zealand Won - 2

UAE Won - 1

The two sides faced off in a three-match T20I series in August 2023, with the Kiwis winning it 2-1. New Zealand started on a winning note, beating the UAE by 19 runs in the first match. Batting first, New Zealand posted 155/6, led by Tim Seifert's 55 and Cole McConchie's 31.

In reply, the UAE were bowled out for 136, despite Aryansh Sharma's 60, with Tim Southee (5/25) spearheading New Zealand's bowling attack.

The UAE bounced back strongly in the second T20I, defeating New Zealand by 7 wickets to level the series. New Zealand posted 142/8, with Mark Chapman's 63 the standout, while Aayan Afzal Khan (3-20) impressed with the ball. Chasing the target, the UAE cruised to 144/3 in just 15.4 overs, powered by Muhammad Waseem's 55 and an unbeaten 48 from Asif Khan.

New Zealand sealed the series with a 32-run victory in the third T20I. Batting first, they put up 166/5, built around solid half-centuries from Will Young (56) and Mark Chapman (51). The UAE chase never quite gained momentum, and they finished on 134/7, despite Aayan Afzal Khan's 42, as Ben Lister (3-35) and Mitchell Santner kept things tight to wrap up the series for New Zealand.

Recent form guide (last five T20Is) -

New Zealand: L, L, W, L, W

UAE: W, W, L, L, L

Both New Zealand and the UAE have won two of their previous five T20I matches. However, the Kiwis have momentum on their side, having clinched a victory in their most recent outing against Afghanistan, while the UAE will enter the upcoming contest on the back of three consecutive losses.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan in Chennai, I'm excited for this match! The UAE team has some exciting young players like Aayan Afzal Khan. Hope they put up a good fight. The crowd here loves an underdog story!
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Ananya R
NZ's recent form is a bit patchy, no? L, L, W, L, W. They are a strong side but seem inconsistent in T20s. UAE coming off three losses, so both teams will be desperate. Should be a good contest!
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Vikram M
The head-to-head being 2-1 shows UAE is not a walkover. Associate nations have improved so much. Respect to them. But at the end of the day, World Cup pressure is different. NZ by 25-30 runs, I think.
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Michael C
Good analysis. The key for UAE will be their top order - Waseem and Sharma. If they fire, they can chase anything. But NZ's bowling, especially Santner in Chennai conditions, will be tough to handle.
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Priya S
Honestly, these stats are a bit misleading. That series was in UAE, right? Playing in India against a full-strength NZ is a much bigger challenge. I appreciate the underdog spirit, but reality is different. Hope I'm wrong!

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