If you missed the action in NZ vs UAE today, you missed something special. On February 10, 2026, at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, UAE captain Muhammad Waseem stood tall against New Zealand’s strong bowling and played one of the coolest knocks of the T20 World Cup 2026 so far. His half-century wasn’t just a score—it was a loud message that UAE can take on the big boys.
Muhammad Waseem Takes Charge in NZ vs UAE Clash
UAE won the toss and chose to bat first. Things looked shaky early when Aryansh Sharma got out quick. But Waseem didn’t panic at all. He joined hands with Alishan Sharafu (who made a solid 55) and the two put on a massive 107-run stand.
Waseem finished with 50 off just 37 balls—pure controlled power. He hit 3 fours and smashed 2 huge sixes. One of those sixes was extra special: a cheeky scoop over the keeper off Jacob Duffy that became his 191st T20I six. That’s just 14 away from Rohit Sharma’s all-time record of 205!
Muhammad Waseem’s Impressive T20I Numbers
Waseem is turning heads not just today, but over his whole career. Here’s a quick look at his stats (updated after the NZ vs UAE match):
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 94 |
| Innings | 94 |
| Total Runs | 3,286 |
| Highest Score | 112 |
| Batting Average | 36.92 |
| Strike Rate | 150.60 |
| 100s / 50s | 3 / 26 |
| Total Sixes | 191 |
He recently became only the second player from an associate nation to cross 3,000 T20I runs. That kind of consistency is rare.
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Why This Fifty Matters
In NZ vs UAE, Muhammad Waseem didn’t just score runs—he took the fight straight to Mitchell Santner and the Black Caps bowlers like Lockie Ferguson. His knock showed the world that UAE isn’t here to just play—they’re here to win and surprise everyone.
As the T20 World Cup 2026 rolls on, all eyes are on this “Sixer King” from UAE. Can he catch Rohit Sharma and become the new record holder for most sixes in T20Is? One thing’s for sure: Muhammad Waseem is making every match exciting.
What do you think—will he break the record soon? Drop your thoughts below!
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