The New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates head-to-head record in T20 Internationals offers an interesting contrast between a full-member powerhouse and a fast-improving Associate side. New Zealand have largely dominated the rivalry with their depth, experience, and pace-heavy bowling attack, while United Arab Emirates have shown flashes of competitiveness, including a memorable victory on home soil. All their encounters have taken place in Dubai, where conditions have supported both stroke play and disciplined bowling. Studying their head-to-head numbers, batting contributions, and bowling performances helps in understanding match patterns and assessing how UAE stack up against elite opposition in the T20 format.
New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates – Overall Head-to-Head (T20Is)
Matches Played
New Zealand Won
UAE Won
No Result
Tied
3
2
1
0
0
Highest Team Totals in New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
New Zealand
166/5
20.0
8.30
1
vs UAE
Dubai (DICS)
Won
20 Aug 2023
New Zealand
155/6
20.0
7.75
1
vs UAE
Dubai (DICS)
Won
17 Aug 2023
UAE
144/3
15.4
9.19
2
vs New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
Won
19 Aug 2023
New Zealand
142/8
20.0
7.10
1
vs UAE
Dubai (DICS)
Lost
19 Aug 2023
UAE
136
19.4
6.91
2
vs New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
Lost
17 Aug 2023
Lowest Team Totals in New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
UAE
134/7
20.0
6.70
2
vs New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
Lost
20 Aug 2023
UAE
136
19.4
6.91
2
vs New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
Lost
17 Aug 2023
New Zealand
142/8
20.0
7.10
1
vs UAE
Dubai (DICS)
Lost
19 Aug 2023
Most Runs in New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
MS Chapman
New Zealand
3
3
129
63
43.00
134.37
A Sharma
UAE
3
3
76
60
25.33
111.76
TL Seifert
New Zealand
3
3
75
55
25.00
147.05
Asif Khan
UAE
3
3
72
48*
36.00
133.33
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
3
3
63
55
21.00
185.29
Highest Individual Scores in New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates T20s
Player
Runs
Balls
SR
Team
Ground
Match Date
MS Chapman
63
46
136.95
New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
19 Aug 2023
A Sharma
60
43
139.53
UAE
Dubai (DICS)
17 Aug 2023
WA Young
56
46
121.73
New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
20 Aug 2023
TL Seifert
55
34
161.76
New Zealand
Dubai (DICS)
17 Aug 2023
Muhammad Waseem
55
29
189.65
UAE
Dubai (DICS)
19 Aug 2023
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Wickets
Best Bowling
Average
Economy
TG Southee
New Zealand
3
6
5/25
13.50
6.94
Junaid Siddique
UAE
2
5
3/26
12.20
7.62
MJ Santner
New Zealand
3
4
2/22
17.25
6.27
Muhammad Jawadullah
UAE
2
3
2/16
14.00
5.25
Aayan Afzal Khan
UAE
3
3
3/20
21.00
6.30
Best Bowling Figures in a Match (New Zealand vs UAE T20s)
