19/08Result
2nd T20I (N), New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Aug 19 2023
U.A.E. won by 7 wkts (26b rem)
Player of the Match
Aayan Afzal Khan
Aayan Afzal KhanUnited Arab Emirates
19/08Result
2nd T20I (N), New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Aug 19 2023
U.A.E. won by 7 wkts (26b rem)
Player of the Match
Aayan Afzal Khan
Aayan Afzal KhanUnited Arab Emirates

END OF OVER:
20 | 8 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 142/8 | RR: 7.10

  • Tim Southee4 (2b)
  • Kyle Jamieson8 (6b)
  • Zahoor Khan4-0-35-1
  • Ali Naseer3-0-25-1

7:50pm So, New Zealand have huffed and puffed their way to 142, which was largely down to Chapman's efforts. He held the innings together and has now ensured that the Kiwi bowlers have something to bowl at. The other batters, though, found it tough to get going and that should give the visitors hope. 142 might not seem a lot but on this surface, they will believe they have more than a chance.

Funnily enough, UAE will also be happy, having restricted the Black Caps to 142. Aayan was the star of the show, picking up three wickets. Jawadullah, battling a bout of cramp, also did well, both at the start and at the death. Naseer and Zahoor were a touch expensive but they did not allow the Black Caps to get up to 150, which will certainly be a positive.

UAE will believe they can knock this total off. NZ will believe they can defend this. A cracking run-chase awaits, join us in a bit for that!

Aayan Afzal Khan: (On how he is feeling) I am feeling very happy. I got a chance in the powerplay and I got a wicket. I was trying to get the batters out. (On which wicket he enjoyed the most) The first one because that was my main ball - it came in. (On the pitch) It was moving a bit at the start. Now, it is hot so maybe it will be easier to bat. Hopefully we can chase it down in 18 overs or so. (On his feedback to the batters) Just to keep it easy. Go big in the powerplay.

19.6
2
Zahoor Khan to Southee, 2 runs, another slower delivery dug into the track outside off. Southee might as well have had some breakfast and tea before playing that one. When the ball arrives, he stabs it into the off side. Tries to come back for the second and just about makes his ground
19.5
2
Zahoor Khan to Southee, 2 runs, slow and short outside off. Southee plays three strokes at it before finally making contact with his fourth attempt and drop-kicking it into the leg side. Gets a couple

Southee strides out. Can he find the fence in the two balls that remain?

19.4
W
Zahoor Khan to Chapman, OUT, taken brilliantly at long on! In the slot on middle and leg stump. Chapman gets his front foot out of the way and has a massive swing at it. Mistimes it, though, and he slices it towards long on. The fielder runs to his left, dives forward and completes a smart catch!

MS Chapman c sub (EC D'Souza) b Zahoor Khan 63 (46b 3x4 3x6) SR: 136.95

19.3
0
Zahoor Khan to Chapman, no run, yorker outside off. Chapman flashes his blade at it but is slightly late on the stroke as the ball squirms past the flailing blade

Backward point.. extra cover, third man and fine leg in the circle

Zahoor is bowling around the wicket to Chapman, by the way, like he has done throughout this innings

19.3
1w
Zahoor Khan to Chapman, 1 wide, length delivery way outside off. Chapman lets it go as the umpire indulges in some exercise
19.2
2
Zahoor Khan to Chapman, 2 runs, low full toss outside off. Chapman crouches down low and sweeps it towards deep mid wicket. The shout is for the throw to go to the keeper's end but Tandon throws to the other end. Comfortable brace in the end
19.1
1
Zahoor Khan to Jamieson, 1 run, slow and short outside off. Jamieson swings way too early and clinks it down to long on

Zahoor will bowl the final over. Can he keep NZ down to a sub-140 score?

END OF OVER:
19 | 8 Runs | NZ: 134/7 | RR: 7.05

  • Kyle Jamieson7 (5b)
  • Mark Chapman61 (43b)
  • Ali Naseer3-0-25-1
  • Muhammad Jawadullah4-0-16-2
18.6
1
Ali Naseer to Jamieson, 1 run, full and hung outside off. Jamieson hangs back in his crease and drives it towards deep cover point
18.5
1
Ali Naseer to Chapman, 1 run, full on middle and off. Chapman turns it into the on side for a single
18.4
1
Ali Naseer to Jamieson, 1 run, back of a length at the stumps. Jamieson stands tall and hacks it towards deep backward square leg

Zubair Islam : "UAE is gifting runs ... first bowling no ball then letting them run a single to give strike to Chapman then letting him run three to keep strike" -- Agree, that was not the greatest sequence of cricket UAE will ever produce.

18.3
2
Ali Naseer to Jamieson, 2 runs, slower delivery dug into the track outside off. Jamieson drags it towards deep mid wicket and mistimes it so badly that he can come back for the brace
18.2
2
Ali Naseer to Jamieson, 2 runs, full toss on off stump. Jamieson punches it towards long on. The fielder misfields again and lets in the second
18.1
1
Ali Naseer to Chapman, 1 run, angled into off stump on a length. Chapman comes forward and gets a slight leading edge into the off side for a single

Right. NZ have 126 on the board already. Can they get up to 150? That could be a very good score on this surface. Here is Naseer to bowl the penultimate over

END OF OVER:
18 | 7 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 126/7 | RR: 7.00

  • Mark Chapman59 (41b)
  • Kyle Jamieson1 (1b)
  • Muhammad Jawadullah4-0-16-2
  • Ali Naseer2-0-17-1
17.6
3
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chapman, 3 runs, full outside off. Chapman sits deep in his crease and drills it to long off's right. The fielder rolls over, misfields and ends up conceding the third

Free hit coming up...

17.6
2nb
Muhammad Jawadullah to Jamieson, (no ball) 1 run, oh dear! Chest-high full toss on leg stump. Jamieson does well to fend it into the leg side. Jamieson seems to have hurt his right hand in the process and his bat flips out of his hand. In that time, Chapman is standing next to him and Jamieson has to hare across for the single. Naseer misses his shy at the stumps and the fielder backing up also misses. Jamieson eventually survives

Jamieson is the new batter in

17.5
W
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ravindra, OUT, huge appeal, and given! Full and hurtled into middle and off. Ravindra walks across his stumps, trying to tickle it fine past the keeper. Plays all over it, though, and gets pinned on the back pad. The umpire has a think about it before raising his finger! Unless Ravindra hit it, that looked pretty adjacent!

R Ravindra lbw b Muhammad Jawadullah 2 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00

17.4
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ravindra, no run, back of a length just outside off. Ravindra has a waft at it but seems to be beaten for pace
17.3
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chapman, 1 run, back of a length on middle and leg. Chapman clears his front leg and hacks it towards deep mid wicket
17.2
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chapman, no run, yorker on middle and off stump. Chapman cannot do much with it and defends it back to the bowler
17.1
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ravindra, 1 run, very full delivery on off stump. Ravindra squeezes it out to long on and brings Chapman back on strike

Jawadullah to bowl out

END OF OVER:
17 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ: 119/6 | RR: 7.00

  • Rachin Ravindra1 (1b)
  • Mark Chapman55 (38b)
  • Ali Naseer2-0-17-1
  • Zahoor Khan3-0-27-0
16.6
1
Ali Naseer to Ravindra, 1 run, back of a length outside off. Ravindra gets up on his toes and jabs it into the off side to get off the mark

Ravindra joins Chapman

16.5
W
Ali Naseer to Neesham, OUT, holes out to long on! Full and speared into leg stump. Neesham gives himself a bit of room, trying to go over long on. The ball, though, is just full enough to prevent him from getting the requisite elevation. Arrows it straight down long on's throat in the end! The umpires did check for a No ball but Naseer had something behind the line!

JDS Neesham c Muhammad Waseem b Ali Naseer 21 (17b 2x4 0x6) SR: 123.52

16.4
1
Ali Naseer to Chapman, 1 run, slower bumper outside off. Chapman backs away and slaps it to deep cover point
16.3
0
Ali Naseer to Chapman, no run, length just outside off. Chapman gets into position for the scoop but makes a hash of it. Cops a blow on the ribs for his troubles

New Zealand in United Arab Emirates 2023 News

U.A.E. 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0Muhammad WaseemA Sharma
2nd40V AravindMuhammad Waseem
3rd56Asif KhanMuhammad Waseem
4th48Asif KhanBasil Hameed