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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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On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

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The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

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After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

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The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to be put off due to security reasons amidst escalating India-Pakistan border tensions 

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Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rohit Sharma's Test days were over and pointed out his average which was just over 10 in the format.

Rohit Sharma scored just 31 runs from five innings on Australia tour.

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PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi claims that the damage to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was done to distrupt the PSL 2025. The eight matches remaining will be played in the UAE.

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was hit on May 8.

The match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings was called off.

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United Arab Emirates

Aayan Afzal Khan

Ali Aamer Naseer

Alishan Sharafu

Aryansh Sharma

Asif Behrooz Khan

Basil Hameed

Dhruv Parashar

Muhammad Junaid Siddique

Matiullah Khan

Muhammad Momand Farooq

Muhammad Jawadullah

Muhammad Waseem

Muhammad Zohaib

Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair

Nilansh Keswani

Omid Shafi Rahman

Rahul Neelesh Bhatia

Rahul Chopra

Sagar Kalyan

Sanchit Mohan Sharma

Simranjeet Singh

Syed Muhammad Haider Shah Wasi Shah

Tanish Suri

Vishnu Kannath Sukumaran

Vriitya Aravind

Zahid Ali

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

151* by Asif Khan v USA on July 6, 2023 - r

Asif Khan

132* by Khurram Khan v Afghanistan on November 30, 2014 - w

Khurram Khan

121* by Rameez Shahzad v Scotland on January 23, 2018 - w

Rameez Shahzad

6/34 by Zahoor Khan v Ireland on March 2, 2017 - r

Zahoor Khan

5/17 by Basil Hameed v Oman on February 6, 2022 - w

5/25 by Rohan Mustafa v Papua New Guinea on April 4, 2017 - r

Rohan Mustafa

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

6/34 by Zahoor Khan v Ireland on March 2, 2017 - Ireland beat United Arab Emirates by 85 runs

Ahmed Raza

Chundangapoyil Rizwan

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Mohammad Naveed

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Amjad Javed

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Vriitya Aravind - (1865 runs for United Arab Emirates)

Muhammad Waseem - (1504 runs for United Arab Emirates)

Rohan Mustafa - (1504 runs for United Arab Emirates)

Zahoor Khan - (93 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

Rohan Mustafa - (85 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

Junaid Siddique - (76 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

Junaid Siddique

Pakistan - Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar

Australia - The Gabba, Brisbane

Zimbabwe - Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo

Pakistan - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Zimbabwe - Harare Sports Club, Harare

Pakistan - Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Pakistan - Jinnah Stadium, Gujranwala

Malaysia - Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur

New Zealand - McLean Park, Napier

Zimbabwe - Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Scotland - Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh

Sri Lanka - Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Pakistan - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Netherlands - VRA Ground, Amstelveen

Australia - W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

New Zealand - Sky Stadium, Wellington

United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Scotland - Mannofield Park, Aberdeen

Namibia - Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Namibia - United Cricket Club Ground, Windhoek

New Zealand - Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

United Arab Emirates - ICC Academy, Dubai

Zimbabwe - Old Hararians, Harare

New Zealand - Saxton Oval, Nelson

Zimbabwe - Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

Nepal - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Oman - Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

Nepal - Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu

USA - Choice Moosa Stadium, Pearland

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

106 by Shaiman Anwar v Ireland on February 25, 2015 - Ireland beat United Arab Emirates by 2 wickets

Shaiman Anwar

5/29 by Shaukat Dukanwala v Netherlands on March 1, 1996 - United Arab Emirates beat Netherlands by 7 wickets

Shaukat Dukanwala

Shaiman Anwar - (311 runs for United Arab Emirates)

Amjad Javed - (170 runs for United Arab Emirates)

Khurram Khan - (155 runs for United Arab Emirates)

Mohammad Naveed - (8 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

Amjad Javed - (7 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

Manjula Guruge - (7 wickets for United Arab Emirates)

Manjula Guruge

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

117* by Shaiman Anwar v Papua New Guinea on April 14, 2017 - r

112 by Muhammad Waseem v Ireland on February 24, 2022 - w

107* by Muhammad Waseem v Ireland on October 10, 2021 - w

5/19 by Ahmed Raza v Nepal on February 22, 2022 - r

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