In a staggering display of modern T20 power-hitting, new zealand The MA Chidambaram Stadium sent a clear message to the rest of the cricket world. During the 11th match of Group D ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026Black Caps stage clinical 10-wicket demolition united arab emiratesChasing a competitive target with about five overs remaining.
UAE made a competitive score against New Zealand
The evening began with a sense of optimism for the UAE. After electing to bat, the Associate nation put up a spirited performance that momentarily silenced the Chennai crowd. led by a flexible Muhammad WasimRemaining unbeaten on 66 off 45 balls, UAE faced New Zealand’s pace attack with surprising composure. There was an important partnership of 100 runs for the second wicket between Wasim and Alishan Sharafu (47 out of 55) laid a solid foundation.
Despite the flurry of wickets till late, matt henry 2/37 claim and michel santner Struggling the middle order with an economical 1/23, UAE managed to post a strong score of 173/6. Against most sides, a total north of 170 in Chennai offers a fighting chance. However, the “Chepauk” surface, known for its spin, performed unexpectedly well and set the stage for a Kiwi masterclass.
New Zealand overtook UAE due to the stormy batting of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen
What happened after the innings break was not a chase but a total eclipse. new zealand opening batsman Tim Seifert And finn allen Completely obliterated the UAE bowling attack, turning the second innings into a highlight reel. The duo used the powerplay to full advantage, reaching 78/0 in the first six overs – the highest so far in the tournament.
Tim Seifert Was the primary aggressor early on, completing his half-century in just 23 balls. His unbeaten inning of 89 runs from 42 balls was a clinic of innovative stroke play, which included 12 fours and 3 skyscraper sixes. at the other extreme, finn allen Provided brute force. Allen’s innings of 84 off 50 balls included five sky-high sixes as he outclassed the UAE bowlers and crossed the boundary with ease. muhammad rohid (0/51) and Junaid Siddiqui (0/47) Without any answer.
The flow of the match was completely one-sided. New Zealand crossed the 100-run mark in just 8.3 overs, ending the match before the second drinks break. A frustrated DRS review by UAE in the 7th over against Seifert resulted in the umpire’s call coming back, epitomizing a night where nothing went the underdogs’ favour.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the “New Zealand Storm”, citing that the 10-wicket win (with 28 balls remaining) was a huge increase in the Black Caps’ net run rate. The win firmly establishes New Zealand as the team to beat in Group D, while UAE will look to take confidence from their batting effort in their next encounter.
Here’s how fans reacted:
New Zealand achieved the target of 174 runs in just 15.2 overs.#NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/KdtDqNn2kk
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 10 February 2026
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen registered the highest partnership as New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets!🔥#NZvUAE #worldcup26 pic.twitter.com/sBk7yzfynJ
– Saad Malik (@saadimalik22) 10 February 2026
🔥Tim Seifert is in the form of his life🔥
Tim Seifert – 89*(42)
Finn Allen – 84*(50)🚨 New Zealand chased 174 runs in just 15.2 overs 🚨 pic.twitter.com/dW6O6olxaj
– Malik Jamshed (@Jamshai41840579) 10 February 2026
New Zealand defeated UAE by 10 wickets. This is a huge victory. Finn Allen 84* and Tim Seifert 89*.#Tim Seifert #phenylene #NZvsUAE pic.twitter.com/mdYAVwhzmG
– Tamanna e Dil (@ishqsufiana00) 10 February 2026
Kiwi team shines in Chepauk! Finn Allen and Tim Seifert put together a strong opening partnership to put New Zealand firmly in control as the UAE chased a competitive score. #T20WorldCup2026. Captain Wasim’s brilliant half-century gave UAE their highest World Cup score, but superb fielding (Chapman-Mitchell Riley…) pic.twitter.com/PnsvKv2SWN
– Devang Shah (@devangshah24) 10 February 2026
Total dominance by New Zealand! 🇳🇿💨
151/0 in just 13.1 overs? Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are making this target of 174 look like a walk in the park! 😱
✅ Required: 23 runs ✅ Balls: 41 ✅ Wickets: 10#T20WC2026 #cricketnews #NZvUAE #Tim Seifert #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jK7IbdAeK4
– Sports__Life (@statecraft__) 10 February 2026
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are one of the most destructive opening pairs in the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand is a completely different team in ICC tournaments🏆🏏 #NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/GmiXphZ9G4
– CricRohan (@CricguyRohan07) 10 February 2026
As a KKR fan, I saw Tim Seifert and Finn Allen flying high as they stitched a 78-run partnership in the sixth over. #NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/iOkvwzh6FG
– Yash X (@SANDEEPMH07) 10 February 2026
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are one of the most dangerous and destructive opening pairs in T20 cricket. 🔥🔥
Both are absolutely in animal form! 🥶
Great buy from the KKR team and it is a good sign ahead of IPL 2026.#finalan #Tim Seifert #NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/MZPT1cJdf7
-Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) 10 February 2026
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are like two monsters on the field. They are destroying the UAE bowlers so badly that no one wants to bowl to them anymore, incredible striking!#T20WorldCup #NZvsUAE pic.twitter.com/e91ynmdVR1
-Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341) 10 February 2026
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