CHENNAI, India, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Finn Allen and Tim Seifert posteda T20 World Cup record partnership of 175 as New Zealand crushed the UnitedArab Emirates by 10 wickets with almost five overs to spare in Chennai onTuesday. They beat the previous record for any wicket at a T20 World Cup -- anunbroken 170 by England openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler against India inthe semi-final of the 2022 edition at the Adelaide Oval. "So in a World Cup, you've just got to be able to adapt to the conditionsyou're playing in." Seifert said he was unaware the pair had posted a new World Cup recordpartnership for any wicket. The 31-year-old Waseem, who was one of only three current UAE players to playin their last appearance in a T20 World Cup in 2022, hit four fours and threesixes in facing 45 balls.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 10, 2026 13:54 UTC