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Sohaib Khan’s 29-Ball 51 Lifts UAE to T20 World Cup Win Over Canada in Delhi

His breakout innings underscores a late-blooming journey from Dubai day job to national-team finisher.

Overview

  • UAE chased 151 for a five-wicket victory at Arun Jaitley Stadium, collecting two points in Group D.
  • Entering with 85 required off 45 balls, Sohaib Khan struck four sixes and combined with Aryansh Sharma in an 83–84 run stand that flipped the game.
  • Aryansh Sharma finished unbeaten on 74 as Khan departed with one run left, sealing the result after a rapid middle-overs charge.
  • Khan said he leaned on MS Dhoni’s stay-calm mindset and praised coach Lalchand Rajput and staff for instilling belief.
  • A Jamia Millia Islamia product, Khan moved to the UAE during the pandemic, worked as a financial consultant in Dubai, and debuted for the UAE in October.