ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Canada – Group D
Date: 17 February 2026
Day: Tuesday
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 11:00 AM (Local) / 11:00 AM IST
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Probable XI
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi
Canada Probable XI
Navneet Dhaliwal, Yuvraj Samra, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Jaskaran Singh, Shivam Sharma, Ansh Patel
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch in Chennai traditionally favors bowlers, especially spinners as the match progresses. Batters who spend time at the crease can score steadily, but stroke-making becomes slightly difficult in the middle overs due to the slow nature of the surface. Fast bowlers may find some early movement with the new ball. A first-innings total around 150–165 is generally considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Chennai is expected to witness warm and humid daytime conditions with temperatures around 30–34°C. Humidity levels will be high, but rain interruptions are unlikely, ensuring a full match.
Match Prediction
New Zealand enters the contest with a stronger and more experienced T20 lineup featuring explosive batters and a balanced bowling attack. Canada has shown fighting spirit in the tournament but will need an exceptional performance to challenge the Black Caps. Considering team depth, recent form, and experience, New Zealand starts as clear favorites for this encounter.
Key Players
New Zealand
Glenn Phillips: Explosive middle-order batter capable of accelerating the scoring rate quickly.
Mitchell Santner: Captain and all-rounder providing crucial overs of spin and lower-order batting stability.
Matt Henry: Strike pacer who can provide early breakthroughs with the new ball.
Canada
Navneet Dhaliwal: Experienced top-order batter who anchors the innings.
Nicholas Kirton: Aggressive middle-order hitter capable of changing momentum quickly.
Saad Bin Zafar: Captain and left-arm spinner who plays a key role in controlling the middle overs.