Canada vs UAE Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026, 20th Match
Match summary
Canada face the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 13 February 2026. Our T20 World Cup preview covers form, key players, pitch and weather.
Match details
| Match | Canada vs United Arab Emirates, 20th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | United Arab Emirates |
| Toss pick | Canada |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Both teams arrive in Delhi after heavy defeats in their openers, and both need a bounce-back. Canada lost heavily to South Africa, leaving them at the bottom of Group D. Navneet Dhaliwal remains their standout batter and made a fine half-century against the Proteas, with Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva expected to support him and Dilpreet Bajwa and Yuvraj Samra needing to provide quick starts.
The bowling is a major concern for Canada. Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger and Jaskaran Singh all went wicketless and conceded more than 10 an over against South Africa, so spin, with Ansh Patel likely to play a central role, may be their best option.
The UAE lost to New Zealand by 10 wickets but had positives with the bat. Muhammad Waseem hit a fine half-century and shared a stand of more than 100 with Alishan Sharafu, who made 55, helping set a competitive total. Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar and Sohaib Khan will help in the middle order. The attack is well-rounded, with Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Arfan in the seam department and Dhruv Parashar and Haider Ali as spinners, which should be valuable in Delhi.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is regarded as good for batting, offering pace and steady bounce once batters are set. Seamers can find some early movement, though it fades as the innings goes on. Spinners come into the game in the middle overs as footmarks develop, but big turn is not guaranteed. The ground has seen high-scoring matches, so bowlers must stay disciplined and vary their pace.
A warm, dry afternoon with clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures of around 23–26 °C is expected, with mild north-westerly winds and moderate humidity. Rain is very unlikely, though air quality may be poor to moderate.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–160 | – |
| Second innings | 135–155 | – |
United Arab Emirates
The UAE’s balanced attack, with two specialist spinners suited to Delhi, and a batting unit that found form give them a narrow edge over a Canada side with bowling concerns.
Toss pick: Canada
FAQ
How did Canada start the tournament?
They lost heavily to South Africa, which left them bottom of Group D, although Navneet Dhaliwal made a half-century.
How did the UAE start?
They lost to New Zealand by 10 wickets, with Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu (55) sharing a 100-plus partnership.
Which side has the stronger spin options?
The UAE, with Dhruv Parashar and Haider Ali, while Canada will lean on Ansh Patel.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Canada
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Harsh Thaker
- Nicholas Kirton
- Shreyas Movvawk
- Dilpreet Bajwac
- Yuvraj Samra
- Kaleem Sana
- Dilon Heyliger
- Jaskaran Singh
- Ansh Patel
- Saad Bin Zafar
United Arab Emirates
- Aryansh Sharmawk
- Muhammad Waseemc
- Alishan Sharafu
- Mayank Kumar
- Sohaib Khan
- Harshit Kaushik
- Muhammad Arfan
- Muhammad Rohid Khan
- Dhruv Parashar
- Haider Ali
- Junaid Siddique