In a stunning display of modern T20, New Zealand MA sent a clear message to the rest of the cricketing world at the Chidambaram Stadium. In the 11th match of Group D ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026The Black Caps staged a clinical 10-wicket demolition United Arab Emirateschasing down a contested target with about five shots to spare.
UAE shows a competitive result against New Zealand
The evening started on a note of optimism for the UAE. After electing to bat, the Associate nation put out a spirited performance that momentarily silenced the Chennai crowd. It is managed by a solid person Muhammad WasimUnbeaten on 66 off 45 balls, the UAE handled the New Zealand pace attack with surprising composure. An important 100-run partnership for the second wicket between Waseem and Alishan Sharafu (55 off 47) laid a solid foundation.
Despite the late rush of doors Matt Henry 2/37 and Mitchell Santner stifling the middle order with an economical 1/23 – UAE managed to post a mammoth 173/6. Against most sides, a total of 170 north in Chennai offers a fighting chance. However, the Chepauk surface, known for its spin, unexpectedly played right and set the stage for a Kiwi masterclass.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen crossed the New Zealand UAE causing collisions
What followed after the innings break was not a chase but a complete catch. New Zealand opening Tim Seifert and Find Allen He turned the second innings into a highlight reel with complete contempt for the UAE bowling attack. The duo used the Powerplay to perfection, reaching 78/0 in the first six overs – the highest of the tournament so far.
Tim Seifert was the first aggressor early, reaching his half-century off just 23 deliveries. His unbeaten knock of 42 off 89 balls was a clinic in his innovative strokeplay, peppered with 12 boundaries and 3 powerful sixes. At the other end, Find Allen provided brute force. Allen’s 84 off 50 balls contained five big sixes that cleared the boundary with ease and left the UAE bowlers like that. Mohammad Rohid (0/51) and Junayd Siddiq (0/47) unanswered.
The course of the match was completely one-sided. New Zealand passed the 100-run mark in just 8.3 overs, effectively ending the contest before the second drinks break. UAE’s desperate DRS review against Seifert in the 7th ended in an umpire’s call that epitomized a night when nothing went the way of the underdogs.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the New Zealand Hurricanes, noting that the 10-wicket victory (with 28 balls to spare) was a huge boost to the Black Caps’ Net Run Rate. The win establishes New Zealand as the team to beat in Group D, while the UAE will look to take heart from their batting efforts heading into their next match.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
New Zealand were all out for 174 in just 15.2 overs 🤩#NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/KdtDqNn2kk
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 10, 2026
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen recorded the highest partnership to help New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets!🔥#NZVUE #worldcup26 pic.twitter.com/sBk7yzfynJ
— Saad Malik (@saadimalik22) February 10, 2026
🔥Tim Seifert is in the Form of His Life🔥
Tim Seifert – 89*(42)
Finn Allen – 84*(50)🚨 NEW ZEALAND TOTAL 174 RUNS IN 15.2 OVERS 🚨 pic.twitter.com/dW6O6olxaj
— Malik Jamshed (@Jamshai41840579) February 10, 2026
New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets. This is a big win. Finn Allen 84* and Tim Seifert 89*.#TimSeifert #Finnallen #NZvsUAE pic.twitter.com/mdYAVwhzmG
— Tamanna e Dil (@ishqsufiyana00) February 10, 2026
Kiwis are on fire in Chepauk! Finn Allen and Tim Seifert broke a tumultuous opening stand as they chased down UAE’s competitive total, leaving NZ firmly in charge. #T20WorldCup2026. Captain Wasim’s gutsy fifty gave UAE their highest WC score, but a stunning fielding (that Chapman-Mitchell baton… pic.twitter.com/PnsvKv2SWN
— Devangg Shah (@DevanggShaah24) February 10, 2026
Full advantage from New Zealand! 🇳🇿💨
151/0 in just 13.1? Finn Allen and Tim Seifert make this 174-run chase a walk in the park! 😱
✅ Needed: 23 runs ✅ Balls: 41 ✅ Wickets: 10#T20WC2026 #CricketNews #NZVUE #TimSeifert #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jK7IbdAeK4
— sports__life (@statecraft__) February 10, 2026
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are one of the most devastating 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) February 10, 2026
As a KKR fan I watched Tim Seifert and Finn Allen fly high in a partnership of 78 for 6 😎🥶 #NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/iOkvwzh6FG
— Age X (@SANDEEPMH07) February 10, 2026
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, these two are one of the most dangerous and destructive opening duo in T20 cricket. 💪🔥
Both are definitely in animal form! 🥶
Great buy from KKR team and it bodes well ahead of IPL 2026. 💜#FinnAllen #TimSeifert #NZvsUAE #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/MZPT1cJdf7
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) February 10, 2026
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are two monsters on the field. They are destroying the UAE bowlers so much that no one wants to cover them anymore, Unbelievably Amazing!#T20WorldCup #NZvsUAE pic.twitter.com/e91ynmdVR1
— Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341) February 10, 2026
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