New Zealand’s Tim Seifert and Finn Allen achieved a world record opening partnership of 175 runs, leading their team to a resounding 10-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group C match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The UAE, captained by Mohammed Waseem, chose to bat first but struggled against New Zealand’s bowlers.
Waseem and Alishan Sharafu steadied the UAE innings with a strong partnership of 107 runs after an early wicket. However, New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner made crucial breakthroughs, restricting UAE to 173/6 in 20 overs. In response, Seifert and Allen dominated from the start, scoring rapidly and achieving a historic opening partnership.
Seifert and Allen’s aggressive batting style saw them reach their half-centuries quickly, with Seifert scoring 89 runs off 42 balls and Allen contributing 84 runs off 50 balls. Their unbeaten partnership of 175 runs set a new T20 World Cup record, securing New Zealand’s victory in style.
