Canada and the UAE clash in a must-win Group D encounter on February 13, both sitting on zero points after opening losses.
Arun Jaitley’s last five matches show first-innings scores ranging from 90 to 201, averaging 151, with spin taking more wickets than pace in the middle overs.
Canada posted just 64 against South Africa, while the UAE were bowled out for 173 chasing New Zealand’s total.
Both teams have shown top-order fragility, and with Delhi’s surface offering consistent grip for spinners, controlling overs 7-15 becomes critical. The team that navigates the powerplay without losing three wickets holds the advantage
CAN vs UAE Match Details – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Canada face UAE in a crucial ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match, with both teams chasing vital points. Key players and match conditions could play a decisive role in the outcome.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Canada vs UAE – 20th Match, Group D |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 13 February 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM Local / 9:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Capacity | 41,820 |
CAN vs UAE Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The surface favors spin through the middle overs. First-innings teams average 151 across the last five matches and lose seven wickets, chasing sides average 153 and lose three.
Venue Averages (Last 5 Matches)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced surface with moderate scoring trends |
| Batting Assistance | 171 average first-innings score; steady run-making possible |
| Bowling Assistance | Around 6 wickets per innings; consistent wicket distribution |
| Boundary Dimensions | Not officially specified for this fixture |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 171 |
| Competitive Total | 170+ competitive based on venue average |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Bat-first sides won 30% of the last 10 matches |
Arun Jaitley Stadium averages 171 in the first innings with steady wicket flow, and with bat-first sides winning just 30% of recent matches, game management may outweigh raw scoring.
CAN vs UAE Weather Report – Delhi Conditions
| Factor | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Cloudy |
| Temperature | 24°C |
| Precipitation | 10% |
| Humidity | 35% |
| Wind | 10 km/h |
Low humidity limits swing. Cloud cover may assist seamers early. Minimal dew expected with a 3 PM start.
Canada vs UAE Head-to-Head – T20I Record
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20Is | 1 |
| Canada Wins | 0 |
| UAE Wins | 1 |
UAE won their only meeting in October, defending 140/5.
Key Players – Recent T20 Form
| Player (Team) | Performance Snapshot |
|---|---|
| Navneet Dhaliwal (Canada) | 64 vs South Africa, 70* off 42 and 68 off 41 in 2025, an anchor who accelerates past 130 SR when set. |
| Ansh Patel (Canada) | 3/31 vs South Africa, 8+ wickets in last 6 T20Is, career economy ~4.40, strike rate ~11.25. |
| Saad Bin Zafar (Canada) | 3/10 vs Bermuda, 3/13 vs Nepal, economy often under 6.00, consistent wicket-taker in T20Is. |
| Junaid Siddique (UAE) | 3/32 vs Italy, 2/35 & 2/36 vs Ireland, 100+ T20I wickets, powerplay breakthrough bowler. |
| Muhammad Waseem (UAE) | 66* vs New Zealand, 84 vs Malaysia, career SR 150.71, 193 sixes in 94 T20I innings. |
Canada relies on Dhaliwal’s stability and spin control through Patel and Zafar, while the UAE’s momentum hinges on Siddique’s early breakthroughs and Waseem’s high-strike-rate starts.
CAN vs UAE Playing 11 Prediction
Canada Probable XI
D Bajwa, Y Samra, N Dhaliwal, N Kirton, H Thaker, S Movva (wk), S Bin Zafar, D Heyliger, J Singh, K Sana, A Patel.
UAE Probable XI
A Sharma (wk), W Muhammad, A Sharafu, S Khan, H Kaushik, M Kumar, M Zohaib Khan, M Arfan, D Parashar, J Siddique, S Singh.
CAN vs UAE Live Streaming & Broadcast – T20 World Cup 2026
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | Dialog Play |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports | NOW |
| Australia | — | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Caribbean | ESPN | ESPN App |
| Netherlands | NOS | NOS Digital |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv |
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CAN vs UAE Match Prediction
Chasing sides have won 70% here after restricting totals to 150. Both teams collapsed in their openers. Toss winner fields first, exploits powerplay fragility, controls middle overs through spin. Totals stay under 145
