UAE vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I

New Zealand starts the series ab obvious favourites.

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Updated - 17 Aug 2023, 19:17 IST

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Preview

UAE will be up against New Zealand (NZ) in the 1st T20I match of the New Zealand Tour of the UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on August 17. Both the teams have been in decent form in this format recently. They have each won two matches from their last five T20I matches.

UAE had squared off against Afghanistan in their last encounter, where Afghanistan had won the toss and elected to field. UAE had a dreamy start as their openers slammed half-centuries each, amassing 129 runs for the opening stand. However, the batters who followed next could not carry it forward well and by the end of the innings, could score 163 runs only. Afghanistan had a decent start to the chase and had several good partnerships in their innings. Half-centuries from Ibrahim Zadran and Karim Janat ensured Afghanistan won the match by six wickets.

New Zealand had played against Pakistan in their last encounter, where New Zealand had won the toss and elected to field. Pakistan made a brilliant start by having an opening stand of 51 runs. They lost three wickets on the trot, but a fantastic fourth-wicket partnership did not let them lose track. They finished with a massive total of 193 runs on the board. On the other hand, New Zealand had not started well and had already lost three wickets for a score of 26. Mark Chapman did not let go of the challenge and made a brilliant century which not just brought them back on track and won them the game by six wickets.

Also Check: UAE vs NZ Today's Match Prediction - Who will win today's 1st T20I?

Match Information

United Arab Emirates vs New Zealand, 1st T20I

New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates, 17 Aug 2023, Thur, 7:30 PM IST ,Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

FanCode

Weather Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

28.3Ā°C

83% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

United Arab Emirates

L
L
L
W
L

New Zealand

W
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Mark Chapman

NZ - all

129 Runs

3Ā Matches

2

Aryansh Sharma

UAE - wk

76 Runs

3Ā Matches

3

Tim Seifert

NZ - wk

75 Runs

3Ā Matches

4

Asif Khan

UAE - bat

72 Runs

3Ā Matches

5

Waseem Muhammad

UAE - bat

63 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Will Young

NZ - bat

56 Runs

1Ā Match

1

Tim Southee

NZ - bowl

200.00

3Ā Matches

2

Waseem Muhammad

UAE - bat

185.29

3Ā Matches

3

Tim Seifert

NZ - wk

147.06

3Ā Matches

4

Rachin Ravindra

NZ - all

143.75

3Ā Matches

5

Mark Chapman

NZ - all

134.38

3Ā Matches

6

Asif Khan

UAE - bat

133.33

3Ā Matches

1

Tim Southee

NZ - bowl

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Junaid Siddique

UAE - bowl

5 Wkts

2Ā Matches

3

Mitchell Santner

NZ - all

4 Wkts

3Ā Matches

4

Muhammad Jawad Ullah

UAE - bat

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

5

Aayan Khan

UAE - all

3 Wkts

3Ā Matches

6

Zahoor Khan

UAE - bowl

3 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

Muhammad Jawad Ullah

UAE - bat

5.25

2Ā Matches

2

Mitchell Santner

NZ - all

6.27

3Ā Matches

3

Aayan Khan

UAE - all

6.30

3Ā Matches

4

James Neesham

NZ - all

6.50

2Ā Matches

5

Tim Southee

NZ - bowl

6.94

3Ā Matches

6

Adithya Ashok

NZ - bowl

7.00

1Ā Match

Probable Playing XI

United Arab Emirates

A Naseer, Waseem Muhammad (C), Asif Khan, V Aravind (wk), Rohan Mustafa, Basil Hameed, Sanchit Sharma, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, K Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan

Bench : Aryansh Sharma, Ethan Dsouza, Aayan Khan, Rameez Shahzad

New Zealand

D Cleaver, MS Chapman, CJ Bowes, WA Young, BG Lister, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (C), KA Jamieson

Bench : CE McConchie, Adithya Ashok, JA Duffy, D Foxcroft

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a pitch that will be helpful to batters. Pacers, in specific, may enjoy some early swing and may pitch their ball forward to try their luck. Batters can trust the bounce of the pitch and play their shots freely. Teams winning the toss might choose to bowl, with the average first innings score being 163.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

162

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Mitchell Santner NZ | ALL

Santner has been a clear match-winner for New Zealand who has scored 530 runs and has scalped 91 wickets in 83 T20Is. He could make a brilliant captain for your fantasy team.

8.5
C

Tim Southee NZ | BOWL

Southee has been leading the side as well as the pace attack for New Zealand. He has taken 134 wickets at an economy of 8.16 in 107 matches. He has scored 261 runs in these matches as well.

7.5
C

Tim Seifert NZ | WK

Seifert is a young and talented wicketkeeper-batter for New Zealand. He has scored 920 runs at a strike rate of 136.49 playing in 43 matches and can make a good pick for captaincy roles.

7.5

Rohan Mustafa UAE | ALL

Mustafa is a quality all-rounder who can win you matches with the bat as well as the ball. He has amassed over 1006 runs and 61 wickets in 58 T20I matches.

9

Waseem Muhammad UAE | BAT

Waseem is an explosive player who can play some match-winning knocks. He has mustered 942 runs at a strike rate of 144.25 in his career of 23 matches. He has scalped four wickets in these matches.

9

Kyle Jamieson NZ | BOWL

Jamieson is an X-Factor player in your team who can turn the match around within minutes with the ball as well as the bat. He should definitely find a place in your fantasy side.

6

Chad Bowes NZ | BAT

Bowes has been doing well in the recent matches he has played in this format. He can be given a chance in your fantasy team.

7.5

Mark Chapman NZ | ALL

Chapman is an experienced player of the format who can win you matches with his knocks. He has smashed 1126 runs at a strike rate of 131.54 playing in 52 matches.

7

Will Young NZ | BAT

Young has scored 204 runs with a strike rate of 98.07 in T20 Internationals. He can be a good pick under budget for your fantasy team.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

6.5

Ben Lister

NZ | BOWL

Lister has not been doing well in the recent matches he has played. He should not find a place in your fantasy team.

8

Ethan Dsouza

UAE | BAT

Ethan has not been in too good of a form recently and your team can be made without including him in it.

Last Updated On - Aug 17 2023 7:17 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

UAE

3 : 8

NZ

Credits Left
15/100

Head To Head
Vriitya Aravind

8.5

Tim Seifert
C

7.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Chad Bowes

6

Will Young

7

Waseem Muhammad

9

James Neesham

8

Rohan Mustafa

7.5

Mitchell Santner

6.5

Tim Southee
VC

8.5

Kyle Jamieson

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

UAE

4 : 7

NZ

Credits Left
14/100

Grand League
Vriitya Aravind

8.5

Tim Seifert

7.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Will Young

7

Waseem Muhammad

9

James Neesham

8

Rohan Mustafa

7.5

Basil Hameed

7

Mitchell Santner
C

6.5

Tim Southee

8.5

Kyle Jamieson
VC

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

UAE

4 : 7

NZ

Credits Left
14.5/100

Mega League
Vriitya Aravind

8.5

Tim Seifert

7.5

Chad Bowes

6

Will Young

7

Asif Khan

8

Waseem Muhammad

9

James Neesham

8

Rohan Mustafa

7.5

Mitchell Santner
VC

6.5

Tim Southee
C

8.5

Kyle Jamieson

9

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Players
11/11

Team 1

UAE

4 : 7

NZ

Credits Left
14.5/100

CricTracker Special
Vriitya Aravind

8.5

Tim Seifert

7.5

Chad Bowes

6

Will Young

7

Asif Khan

8

Waseem Muhammad

9

James Neesham

8

Rohan Mustafa

7.5

Mitchell Santner
VC

6.5

Tim Southee
C

8.5

Kyle Jamieson

9

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