Match 11 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see New Zealand take on the United Arab Emirates at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
New Zealand are coming into this game with momentum after a strong win in their previous match, while UAE will be playing their first game of the tournament and will look to challenge a top-ranked side.
NZ vs UAE Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | New Zealand vs UAE – Match 11 |
| Date | Tuesday, 10 February 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Match Preview
New Zealand
New Zealand have spent a long time playing in Indian conditions, which has helped them adjust well. Their batting unit showed good form recently, with Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, and Daryl Mitchell making important contributions.
However, there are still some concerns about the top order’s consistency. The bowling unit, led by Santner and Ferguson, looks balanced for Chennai conditions.
Key Strengths
- Experienced batting lineup
- Quality pace and spin combination
- Good recent performance
Key Concerns
- Top-order inconsistency
- Pressure to maintain momentum
United Arab Emirates
UAE have done well in associate cricket but face a tough challenge against a strong New Zealand side. Their chances depend on key players like Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, and Aryansh Sharma.
They need a strong batting performance and disciplined bowling to stay competitive.
Key Strengths
- Aggressive top order
- Improving overall team performance
Key Concerns
- Lack of experience against top teams
- Inconsistent recent results
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 |
| UAE | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | L, L, W, L, W |
| UAE | W, W, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Chennai
Weather
- Temperature: 27–29°C
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Rain: 5% chance
Pitch
- Slow surface
- Spinners will get assistance
- Batting becomes difficult in middle overs
- Average-scoring ground
MA Chidambaram Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 4 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Score | 189/4 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
- Tim Seifert (wk)
- Finn Allen
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- James Neesham
- Matt Henry
- Lockie Ferguson
- Jacob Duffy
UAE
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Muhammad Waseem (c)
- Muhammad Zohaib
- Alishan Sharafu
- Harshit Kaushik
- Sohaib Khan
- Dhruv Parashar
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Rohid Khan
- Simranjeet Singh
- Muhammad Farooq
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Glenn Phillips
- Muhammad Waseem
- Tim Seifert
- Aryansh Sharma
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Finn Allen
- Mitchell Santner
- Harshit Kaushik
- Muhammad Farooq
NZ vs UAE Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
UAE have shown improvement at the associate level, but facing a team like New Zealand is a big challenge. The lack of experience against top sides could hurt them.
New Zealand have a settled lineup, better match experience in Indian conditions, and a stronger bowling attack suited for Chennai.
Predicted Winner: New Zealand
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | No injury updates |
| UAE | No injury updates |
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