Sharafu and Muhammad Waseem hit fifties to power UAE to 173 against New Zealand, but the Blackcaps chased down the total with ten wickets in hand in a stunning chase in Chennai. UAE now need a win over Canada to open their account in the Group D points table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Personally, it was an ideal start for us as a batting unit, and we were quite happy with our first-innings total. However, they came out swinging, and it was unfortunate to end up on the losing side. It was a decent start with the bat, and hopefully, we can tweak a few things with the ball to get a better result today,\" Sharafu said to broadcasters ahead of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also highlighted his partnership with skipper Muhammad Waseem as a key factor in UAE\u2019s batting plans. \"We've batted together quite a lot, so we complement each other well and I really enjoy my time out there with him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe plan was simple: maintain positive intent during the powerplay, then try to bat as deep as possible to cash in at the end. I got out in the 15th over, but he stayed out there throughout the innings, which was key for us.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sharafu said his stint in the International League T20 (ILT20) gave him valuable exposure against top bowlers. \"Playing in the ILT20 a couple of months ago helped a lot because we've faced most of these bowlers before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe plan was simple: maintain positive intent during the powerplay, then try to bat as deep as possible to cash in at the end. I got out in the 15th over, but he stayed out there throughout the innings, which was key for us.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Sharafu stressed the importance of keeping his approach simple. \"I just try to enjoy my batting. I fancy taking my chances early in the powerplay, and once that's over, I wait for the balls that are there to be put away. I keep it as simple as possible - go out there and have some fun,\" he concluded. <\/p>\r\n\r\n