UAE seize their maiden T20 WC win

Feat

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) claimed their first-ever win in the ICC T20 World Cup. UAE stunned Namibia by seven runs in a crucial Group A encounter in the 2022 edition of the World Cup.

Match

UAE managed 148/3, riding on Muhammad Waseem's 50. In response, Namibia kept losing wickets and were reduced to 69/7 at one stage. David Wiese (55) took the game close but it wasn't enough.

Waseem, Rizan shine vs Namibia

Waseem scored a 41-ball 50 (4s: 1, 6s: 3). He now has 743 runs at 39.10 (50s: 5). He is now the fifth UAE batter to slam 700-plus runs as well. Meanwhile, Rizwan smashed a 29-ball 43* (4s: 3, 6s: 1).

Wiese's heroics go in vain

Wiese scored 55 from 36 balls, smashing three fours and three sixes. He struck at 152.78. Wiese slammed his second fifty and has raced to 361 runs at 27.76.

Points table

In Group A, SL claimed the top place with four points (NRR of +0.667). Netherlands also claimed four points (-0.162). Namibia concluded third with two points (+0.730). UAE finished last (2 points).