Title: "NZ vs UAE 1st T20I: Predicted Playing XI,Squads

 In an exciting clash of cricketing nations, New Zealand is set to take on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first T20 International (T20I) of a three-match series. The match is scheduled to be held on Thursday in Dubai, marking the first-ever meeting between these teams in the shortest format of the game.

New Zealand, led by pacer Tim Southee, will be fielding a second-string squad for this encounter. On the other hand, UAE will be helmed by Muhammad Waseem, who will be making his captaincy debut in T20Is. Both teams are gearing up for a fierce battle after their recent performances in international cricket.

The Black Caps are coming off a 2-2 series draw against Pakistan in April, showcasing their competitive spirit. Meanwhile, UAE faced a 1-2 defeat against Afghanistan at home in February, highlighting their determination to bounce back stronger.

Predicted Playing XIs:

New Zealand:

Tim Seifert (wk)

Chad Bowes

Will Young

Mark Chapman

Dean Foxcroft

Rachin Ravindra

James Neesham

Tim Southee (c)

Kyle Jamieson

Mitchell Santner

Jacob Duffy

UAE:

Muhammad Waseem (c)

Vriitya Aravind (wk)

Basil Hameed

Asif Khan

Ansh Tandon

Aryansh Sharma

Ali Naseer

Sanchit Sharma

Mohammad Jawadullah

Junaid Siddique

Jash Giyanani

Dream11 Prediction:

Wicketkeepers:

Tim Seifert (vc), Vriitya Aravind

Batters:

Muhammad Waseem, Mark Chapman, Will Young

All-rounders:

Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra

Bowlers:

Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

With a composition of UAE 2:9 NZ credits left at 11.0, fantasy cricket enthusiasts can strategize their Dream11 teams for this exciting clash.

Squads:

New Zealand:

Tim Southee (c), Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Cole McConchie, Mitchell Santner, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Adithya Ashok, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Lister, Jacob Duffy.

UAE:

Muhammad Waseem (c), Ali Naseer, Ansh Tandon, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Asif Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Basil Hameed, Ethan D’Souza, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Jash Giyanani, Junaid Siddique, Lovepreet Singh, Mohammad Jawadullah, Sanchit Sharma, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Zahoor Khan.

Live Streaming Info:

Cricket enthusiasts can catch the action live on the Star Sports Network in India at 7:30 PM IST. Additionally, the match will also be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

As the anticipation builds for this thrilling encounter between New Zealand and UAE, cricket fans can look forward to witnessing a high-octane battle between these two teams, both eager to make their mark in the T20I series.