ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates – Group D
Date: 10 February 2026
Day: Tuesday
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 03:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Probable XI:
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Tim Sheifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
UAE Probable XI:
Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Sohaib Khan,Mayank Kumar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Simaranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium surface in Chennai generally assists spinners as the match progresses, while batters who settle early can build strong innings. Afternoon conditions may slow the pitch slightly, making smart strike rotation and spin handling crucial for success.
Weather Report
Chennai is expected to experience warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 27–30°C. No rain interruptions are forecast, ensuring a full match is likely.
Match Prediction
New Zealand enters the contest as clear favorites due to their experienced batting lineup and balanced bowling attack. UAE, however, has several promising all-rounders capable of causing trouble if early wickets fall. If New Zealand’s top order performs consistently, they are likely to maintain the advantage.
New Zealand – Key Players
Glenn Phillips: Explosive middle-order batter capable of changing the game quickly.
Mitchell Santner: Captain and reliable spin all-rounder who controls the middle overs.
Matt Henry: Strike pacer known for picking early wickets.
UAE – Key Players
Muhammad Waseem: Aggressive opener and captain who can provide fast starts.
Harshit Kaushik: Promising all-rounder contributing with both bat and ball.
Simaranjeet Singh: Key spinner capable of breakthroughs in the middle overs.