UAE and New Zealand are all set to battle against each other in the second T20I of the three-match series. The contest will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 19. New Zealand won the opening game of the match by 19 ??runs and currently leads ??the series (1-0).

Tim Southee shined for the Blackcaps in their victory over UAE in the first T20I. The Kiwi skipper bagged a brilliant fifer in the contest and was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his sensational bowling performance. On the other hand, despite a resilient fifty from Aryansh Sharma, UAE fell short of the target.

UAE will be d?etermined to stay alive in the contest by registering?? a win in the second T20I. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eyeing to gain an unassailable lead over the hosts.

T20 stats and records at Dubai International Cricket Stadium:

• Total matches: 86
• Matches won batting first: 39
• Matches won bowling first: 46
• Average first innings score: 145
• Average second innings score: 127
• Highest total: 212/2 (India)
• Lowest total: 55 all-out (West Indies)
• Highest run chase: 184 (Sri Lanka)
• Lowest score defended: 134 (Oman)

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Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium presents a balanced opportunity for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers experience considerable swing during the early stages of the game and are anticipated to take advantage of the fresh ball. However, spinners encounter difficulty obtaining substantial grip due to the relatively consistent surface. Except for the initial overs, batters are likely to d?ominate the majority of the match on this pitch. Given this scenario, the team that wins the toss should contemplate choosing to field first on this ground.

Dubai Weather Report:

The weather at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be bright and sunny, with no signs?? of precipitation. The temperature is expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 52% and the wind blowing at a speed of 19 Km/hr. The spectators can anticipate a smooth play without any interruptions.

UAE vs NZ 2nd T20I, Probable XIs:

UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Vriitya Aravind, Asif Kh?an, Ansh Tandon, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan

New Zealand: Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Dane Cleaver (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee (c),?? Ben Lister

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The Blackcaps are gearing up for a thrilling three-match T20I series against the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) before their upcoming tour to England. This series holds special significance as it will be the maiden T20I encounter between New Zealand and UAE as their previous competitive meeting whic?h was confined to an ODI match.

Having played a T20I series against Pakistan with a 2-2 draw earlier this year in March-April, Tim Southee’s men are prepared to take on Muhammad Waseem & Co.

UAE’s most recent engagement in the T20I format resulted in a 1-2 series defeat at home to Afghanistan. As both teams ?brace for this series, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate an exciting contest that showcases the prowess of these international sides.

UAE vs NZ T20I series schedule

• First T20I: August 17 in Dubai at 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 06:00 pm local
• Second T20I: August 19 in Dubai at 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 06:00 pm local
• Third T20I: August 20 in Dubai at 7:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT/ 06:00 pm local

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Squads

New Zealand: ??Tim Southee (captain), Adi Ashok, Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Will Young

UAE: Muhammad Waseem (captain), Ali Naseer, Ansh Tandon, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Basil Hameed, Ethan D’Souza, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Jash Giyanani, Junaid Siddique,?? L??ovepreet Singh, Mohammad Jawadullah, Sanchit Sharma, Vriitya Aravind, Zahoor Khan

UAE vs NZ Broadcast and live streaming details

• India: Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1; FanCode
• Bangladesh: T Sports
• New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 Channel 51; Sky Sport Now
• UAE: Criclife

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