UAE vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win today's 3rd T20I match between UAE vs New Zealand?

New Zealand (NZ) and UAE will lock horns in the third T20I on Sunday, August 20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. UAE gave a tough fight to New Zealand in the first game as they had them reeling at 85/5 at one stage. The Muhammad Waseem-led side was also on the verge of creating history as they needed just 72 runs off 60 balls having six wickets in hand.

However, they ended up losing the match by 19 runs due to a lack of experience. After missing out on creating history in the first T20I, UAE will be eager to get one step ahead and win the upcoming fixture. Both teams will look to crush each other in the third T20I.

Match Details:

Match: UAE vs New Zealand 2023, 3rd T20I

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: Sunday, August 20, 7:30 PM (IST)

Live Streaming: FanCode

Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report

The surface in the opening fixture had a good balance between bat and ball as spinners found good assistance from the wicket. Captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and make full use of the good batting conditions up first.

Also Check: Live Cricket Score - United Arab Emirates vs New Zealand, Match 3

Probable Playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

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

New Zealand (NZ):

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

UAE vs NZ Head-to-Head

Overall:

Played – 1, UAE – 0, New Zealand – 1

Probable Best batter of the match

Tim Seifert

The 28-year-old played a blistering knock of 55 (34) in the first game smashing two fours and three sixes in his innings. Seifert helped his team make full use of the powerplay as they crossed the 50-run mark in the first six overs. The opening batter will look to go berserk once again in the third T20I.

Probable Best bowler of the match

Tim Southee

The New Zealand skipper picked up a sensational five-wicket haul in the first T20I as he struck both with the new ball and at the death. Southee will look to once again bowl his team to victory in the third T20I.

Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.