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New Zealand openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen smashed unbeaten fifties to chase down UAE’s 174-run target with ease in Chennai. Their 175-run stand set a tournament record as the Black Caps sealed a commanding 10-wicket win in the T20 World Cup

New Zealand beat India by 50 runs at Vizag to make it 1-3 in the five-match T20I series

Seifert insisted that his Covid-19 ordeal will not deter him from travelling to India again for future assignments, including the T20 World Cup to be held later this year.

Chasing 164, the Black Caps rode on a brilliant 84 not out from Seifert and unbeaten 57 from Williamson to comfortably chase down the target with four balls to spare.

"It looks to be a very good pitch and we want to get a good score on the board," said stand-in captain Shadab Khan.

The Black Caps ended on 156 for five with seven balls to spare after losing the toss and being set a target of 154