UAE vs NZ: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 3rd T20I (Source: Twitter)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will face off against New Zealand (NZ) in the third and final match of the three-match T20I series. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, 20th August, at 7:30 PM IST. Ahead of the game, here is all you need to know from the top player picks, the important player stats, the best captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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New Zealand started the series with a much-expected win in the first match. But the home side made a strong comeback in the next match and defeated the visitors convincingly by seven wickets. This is the first time UAE have defeated New Zealand in an international match. The series now stands at 1-1, and both teams will be looking to give their best in the decider to win.
UAE vs NZ, Team Form Guide
UAE: W-L-L-W-L
NZ: L-W-W-W-L
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I : Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium has not been the easiest to bat on. Bowlers of all trades are getting a bit of help from the wicket and the same might be expected in this game also. 150-160 seems like a par total and anything above that might turn out to be match-winning.
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I : Top Player Picks
Mark Chapman (NZ)
- Mark Chapman didi not have the brightest of starts in the first match. But he played a good knock in the second T20I and will be looking to continue the form in this game too.
Tim Southee (NZ)
- Tim Southee was the star of the Kiwi win in the first match of the series. He picked up five wickets and ensured the lead for his team. Southee will try and repeat the performance in the all important decider.
Aayan Afzal Khan (UAE)
- Aayan Afzal Khan changed the complexion of the second T20I single handedly. His spell of three wicket prevented the Kiwis from reaching a substantial score. He will be a key cog for the home team once more in this match.
Muhammad Waseem (UAE)
- The UAE skipper played a calm and composed captain's knock in the second match to take UAE home. He is one of the main stays of the UAE batting and will be a key pick for this game.
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I : Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
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Mark Chapman | 78 Runs in 2 Matches | 52.5 |
Tim Southee | 6 Wickets in 2 Matches | 108 |
Tim Seifert | 62 Runs in 2 Matches | 50 |
Muhammad Waseem | 55 Runs in 2 Matches | 46.5 |
Aayan Afzal Khan | 3 Wickets in 2 Matches | 59 |
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
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If UAE bats first | Tim Southee | Mark Chapman |
If New Zealand bats first | Mark Chapman | Muhammad Waseem |
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
On papers, New Zealand is definitely the better side. In a pressure game like the decider, it is possible that they will edge out UAE by a long distance. However, the game of cricket is full of uncertainties and UAE might well pull up a surprise. So, it you are making a single team go for for New Zealand players, however, if you have multiple teams a couple of teams with more UAE players won't be bad.
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: V Aravind, Tim Seifert
Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Mark Chapman
All-rounders: Ayaan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Basil Hameed, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee
Captain: Tim Southee
Vice-captain: Mark Champman
UAE: 5 Players, NZ: 6 Players
UAE vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: A Sharma, T Seifert
Batters: Asif Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Mark Chapman
All-rounders: Ayaan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, R Ravindra
Bowler: Tim Southee
Captain: Mark Chapman
Vice-captain: Muhammad Waseem
UAE: 5 Players, NZ: 6 Players