T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Dominates UAE in Match 11

In Match 11 of the T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand took on the UAE in Chennai. The UAE batted first, scoring 173 runs, but New Zealand's Finn Allen and Tim Seifert smashed their way to a record-breaking opening partnership. Seifert hit 89 runs, Allen added 84, and New Zealand won by 10 wickets in just 15.2 overs. Seifert was named Player of the Match.

Quick rundown

1.Seifert and Allen blitz UAE, setting a blistering pace in the powerplay.

2.UAE post 173/6 — their highest T20 World Cup score and a landmark for associates.

3.Santner's smart 1/23 kept UAE on a tight leash in the middle overs.

4.107-run Waseem-Sharafu stand marks the first associate-century partnership vs a full member in this format.

5.Seifert’s 89 off 42 with back-to-back fifties pumps NZ’s momentum early.

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