Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell combine to catch Alishan Sharafu during the 2026 T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates in Chennai on Tuesday, February 10. In the end, Sharaf scored 55 runs off 47 balls, including 2 sixes and 5 boundaries.

The dismissal took place in the 15th over of the UAE innings. Santner bowls a toss outside off and Sharaf rushes across the boundary and sweeps the ball hard. The ball looked to be a six but Chapman moved a few inches inside the boundary rope before falling inside the off-kick. At the same time, he calmly threw the ball to Mitchell, who completed the procedure in the competition area. Mitchell Santner took the wicket to break the 107-run second-wicket partnership between Sharaf and captain Mohammad Wasim.

Watch the stunning capture below:

New Zealand restrict UAE to 173/6 in T20 World Cup 2026

A clinical bowling performance helped New Zealand restrict UAE to 173/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Sharaf, skipper Muhammad Waseem top-scored with an unbeaten 66 off 45 deliveries, which included 3 sixes and 4 boundaries.

Matt Henry Became the leading wicket-taker for the Black Caps, returning with figures of 2/37. Meanwhile, captain Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Locke Ferguson and Glenn Phillips took one wicket each.

New Zealand will now look to make it two consecutive wins against UAE in the 2026 T20 World Cup. They defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their last match. Tim Seifert The top scorer was 65 runs off 42 balls while Glenn Phillips scored 42 runs off 25 balls. Meanwhile, Lockie Ferguson took two wickets.

The UAE, on the other hand, will look to take inspiration from Nepal, the United States and the Netherlands and launch a fierce challenge to the New Zealand team in an attempt to create an upset.

The New Zealand team will play the remaining two group matches against South Africa and Canada on February 14 and 17 respectively.

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