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New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates 2023

<p>After suffering a shock defeat in the second T20I, New Zealand came back strong and defeated minnow United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 32 runs in the third and final T20I at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 20 (Sunday).

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UAE vs NZ: Young, Chapman hit half-centuries as New Zealand beat UAE by 32 runs in 3rd T20I to clinch series 2-1

<p>United Arab Emirates captain Muhammad Waseem led from the front in successful run chase to level the series 1-1</p>

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Muhammad Waseem's UAE shock cricketing world with first-ever T20I win over New Zealand

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151* by Asif Khan v USA on July 6, 2023 - United Arab Emirates beat USA by 1 run

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Zahoor Khan - (93 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

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Australia - The Gabba, Brisbane

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Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

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United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

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United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

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