Tim Seifert’s sizzling show take New Zealand to competitive total
The toss saw the United Arab Emirates opt to bowl first, a decision that would set the tone for an exciting showdown. New Zealand’s batting performance was led by Tim Seifert, who notched an impressive half-century, scoring 55 runs off 34 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes.
Cole McConchie‘s steady contribution of 31 runs from 24 balls and Jimmy Neesham‘s quickfire 25 off 22 balls helped propel New Zealand to a total of 155/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
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The UAE bowlers put up a spirited effort, with Junaid Siddique and Basil Hameed both grabbing crucial wickets. Siddique ended with figures of 2 wickets for 35 runs in his 4-over spell, while Hameed contributed with 2 wickets for 30 runs in his quota of overs.
Tim Southee’s brilliant 5-fer seal the deal
In response, UAE Emirates fought valiantly, led by a standout performance from Aryansh Sharma, who scored a well-crafted 60 runs off 43 balls, including 9 boundaries and 1 six. However, the rest of the batting order struggled to maintain a consistent momentum.
New Zealand skipper Tim Southee‘s brilliant bowling display wreaked havoc on the UAE batting lineup, as he claimed an impressive 5-wicket haul for just 25 runs in his 4 overs. Mitchell Santner and Neesham chipped in with 2 wickets each, further contributing to New Zealand’s dominant bowling performance.
Despite Aryansh’s heroic efforts, the United Arab Emirates fell short of the target, being bowled out for 136 runs in 19.4 overs. New Zealand’s comprehensive bowling effort restricted the UAE’s chase and secured a hard-fought victory.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Tim Southee takes five as New Zealand edge UAE in the first T20I#UAEvNZ |
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— ICC (@ICC) August 17, 2023
UAE putting in a solid effort against the kiwis. Should be a good game I guess #UAEvNZ
— Ashwin(@ashwinravi99) August 17, 2023
18-year-old Aryansh Sharma from UAE smashed 60 off 43 balls in the first T20I against New Zealand. He was the top-scorer in the match on his debut and took UAE so close to victory#UAEvNZ pic.twitter.com/0sWHDJGluT
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 17, 2023
Five-wicket hauls both home and away
(men's T20I)
Imran Tahir
TIM SOUTHEE#UAEvNZ pic.twitter.com/Y18ouQH9ah
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) August 17, 2023
NEW ZEALAND BEATS UAE BY 19 RUNS! #UAEvNZ pic.twitter.com/oOPIgKNTcA
— #BackTheBLACKCAPS
New Zealand Win Their 1st T20I vs UAE
Good Bowling By Captain Tim Southee , Mitchell Santner and Jimmy Neesham
A Wicket For Kyle Jamieson on International Comeback. Kyle Jamieson Got Good Variations and Bounce . Hope CSK Retains Him For IPL 2024
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— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) August 17, 2023
SAME OLD STORY….
Associate nation got a good start, dominated in the first 10-12 overs. Needed 54 from 40 balls. But in the end, lack of experience and failing to overcome the pressure killed all the hopes. FIVE-WICKET haul for Tim Southee.
UAE from 84/3 to 136/10. New… pic.twitter.com/q438m052AI
— Saif Ahmed(@saifahmed75) August 17, 2023
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