Canada will face the United Arab Emirates in Match 20 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on February 13 at 3:00 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Both teams are searching for their first win of the tournament after heavy defeats in their opening matches. This is an important game for both sides, as the losing team will find it very difficult to stay in the competition.
CAN vs UAE Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Canada vs United Arab Emirates, Match 20 |
| Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Match Preview
Canada
Canada suffered a big defeat against South Africa, conceding a massive total of 213 runs. Their bowling unit struggled badly, and the key bowlers failed to make an impact.
With the bat, Navneet Dhaliwal (64) and Harsh Thaker (33) showed some fight, but the rest of the batting lineup needs to step up.
Key Players
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Nicholas Kirton
- Harsh Thaker
- Saad Bin Zafar
United Arab Emirates
UAE also had a disappointing start as they lost to New Zealand by 10 wickets. However, their batting looked better compared to Canada.
Captain Muhammad Waseem (66) and Alishan Sharafu (55) scored half-centuries, but the bowling attack failed to defend the total.
Key Players
- Muhammad Waseem
- Alishan Sharafu
- Aryansh Sharma
- Junaid Siddique
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Canada | 0 |
| UAE | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
UAE have dominated the rivalry so far.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Canada | L, W, W, L, L |
| UAE | W, L, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 23–25°C
- Humidity: 30–40%
- Rain Chance: 10%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners expected to play a key role
- Average first innings score: 140–150
Chasing Record: Good (66%)
Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Bat First Wins | 5 |
| Bat Second Wins | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Score | 221/9 |
| Lowest Score | 120 |
Predicted Playing XI
Canada
- Dilpreet Bajwa (c)
- Yuvraj Samra
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Nicholas Kirton
- Shreyas Movva (wk)
- Harsh Thaker
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Jaskaran Singh
- Dilon Heyliger
- Kaleem Sana
United Arab Emirates
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Muhammad Waseem (c)
- Alishan Sharafu
- Harshit Kaushik
- Mayank Kumar
- Sohaib Khan
- Muhammad Arfan
- Dhruv Parashar
- Haider Ali
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Rohid Khan
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Nicholas Kirton
- Harsh Thaker
- Alishan Sharafu
- Aryansh Sharma
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Muhammad Waseem
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Alishan Sharafu
CAN vs UAE Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams struggled in their opening matches, especially with the ball. However, UAE showed better batting performance and their top order looked more stable.
Canada depend heavily on their top-order batters, and if they fail again, the team may struggle. UAE also have a strong head-to-head record, winning all previous encounters between the two sides.
Considering recent form, batting strength, and past record, UAE look slightly ahead and are favorites to win this match.
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Canada | No injury updates |
| UAE | No injury updates |
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