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Tim Seifert's explosive 50 and Tim Southee’s 5 Wicket haul helped New Zealand to an expected win but by not as much as first expected by the fans. Stints from Cole McConchie and Rachin Ravindra were crucial in the match.
With a 30-ball half-century, this has instated Seifert as an option that could be regularly picked in future games against tougher opponents. UAE’s off-spin bowling options Basil Hameed and Mohammed Faraazuddin caused a mid-inning meltdown for the Blackcaps, however, Cole McConchie and Rachin Ravindra brought them through it.
Eighteen-year-old Aryansh Sharma marked his T20I debut with a dazzling half-century and kept UAE in the hunt until Jimmy Neesham had him gone in the 15th over. He left the UAE needing 41 off 30 and set up for an unlikely win until the Blackcaps bowling attack bowled them out for 136.
Jamieson coming back for the Blackcaps picked up a wicket despite going near 8 an over. This raises concerns that he is anywhere near a version of his former self. The runs conceded were an issue as this could tally up against much better opponents.
After the powerplay, the Blackcaps went 7 overs without a boundary and only scored 7 of them. This is an immediate cause for concern as Aryansh Sharma hit 7 by himself. This opens up a gap in New Zealand where they can’t hit boundaries in the middle overs. Stead and Co will be focusing on this because it leads to playing a T20 like One Day.
Aryansh Sharma shocked NZ and the world with his magic 60 off 43. On debut, the 18-year-old showed composure while his team fell around him as his team’s second top score was 16. This shows that the future is bright for UAE cricket as they will be able to show off this absolute gem they’ve got.
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