United Arab Emirates' Aryansh Sharma celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Canada and United Arab Emirates in New Delhi, India, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
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Sharma, Khan Lead UAE to Dramatic First T20 World Cup Win Over Canada

  • Aryansh Sharma and Sohaib Khan's 84-run partnership secured UAE's five-wicket victory against Canada.
  • Chasing 151, UAE faced a middle-order wobble, needing 85 off 45 balls before the duo turned the tide.
  • Sharma anchored with a 41-ball fifty, while Khan accelerated rapidly, smashing 17 runs in the 17th over.
  • Khan scored his maiden T20 World Cup fifty with four sixes and four boundaries, ensuring UAE's win.
  • Canada, batting first, was restricted to 150 despite Harsh Thaker's fifty, with Junaid Siddique taking 5/35.

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