New Zealand's cricket team delivered a historic performance against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, achieving a record-breaking 10-wicket victory. Openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen were the stars of the match, setting a new world record for the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history with an unbeaten 175-run stand. According to Business Recorder, Seifert scored an unbeaten 89 and Allen 84, as they chased down UAE's target of 174 in just 15.2 overs, finishing at 175/0. This partnership surpassed the previous record of 170 set by England's Alex Hales and Jos Buttler in 2022 (Tribune Latest). The duo's aggressive batting saw them reach 78-0 in the powerplay, with Seifert hitting 12 fours and 3 sixes, while Allen contributed 5 sixes and 5 fours (Flashscore).