Mark Chapman scored a half century in the only bright spot for the Black Caps. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The Black Caps have been hammered by the UAE in their second T20 in Dubai.
New Zealand lost by seven wickets as the hosts chased down the target of 142 with 26 balls remaining.
Sent in to bat, the Black Caps posted a sub par total of 142/8.
Mark Chapman held the Kiwi's innings together with 63 from 46 as Chad Bowes and Jimmy Neesham were the only others to reach double figures.
The damage was primarily inflicted by 17-year-old off spinner Aayan Afzal Khan who claimed 3/20.
Skipper Muhammad Waseem then got the hosts off to a flying start with 55 from 29 before Asif Khan and Basil Hameed kept their head to take UAE over the line with more than four overs to spare.
The win was a first in Dubai in their eighth attempt for the UAE while for New Zealand, it was their first loss in 39 matches against a non-Test playing nation across formats.
The third and deciding match is on Monday morning.