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In photos: UAE defeats New Zealand in mesmerising cricket match at Dubai International Stadium

Here are some of the most brilliant moments of the match that took everyone's breath away

Published: Sun 20 Aug 2023, 10:34 AM

Updated: Sun 20 Aug 2023, 10:47 AM

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Captain Mohammad Waseem smashed a chancy half-century and led United Arab Emirates to an emphatic win over a scratchy New Zealand to level their Twenty20 series on Saturday.

There were several brilliant moments in the match that were captured by KT photographer Neeraj Murali. Take a look at how UAE romped to 144-3 for a seven-wicket win with more than three overs to spare, and one of the best victories in a T20 against a test-playing nation.

Take a look at some great moments from the first innings of the match:

Here are some memorable moments from the second inning:

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