The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D Match 11 will take place between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 10, 2026. The Black Caps began their first match with an impressive performance, which led to a five-wicket victory against Afghanistan.
The Kiwi batters succeeded in reaching their required runs because they maintained composure and executed their skills properly against the spinning conditions of the Chennai pitch. New Zealand intends to achieve consecutive victories after their current winning streak to maintain their top position in the group standings.
UAE will use this match as their first opportunity to compete in the tournament. The team has participated in their third T20 World Cup, which they accomplished after qualifying as the 20th team in this tournament following their unsuccessful attempt to advance to the 2024 World Cup.
The UAE team, which Muhammad Waseem leads, consists of skilled athletes, including Dhruv Parashar, Aryansh Sharma, Alishan Sharafu, and Simranjeet Singh, who anticipate displaying their skills against the formidable New Zealand team.
NZ vs UAE: Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 3 |
| NZ Won | 2 |
| UAE Won | 1 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
NZ vs UAE: Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates, Match 11, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, February 10, 3:00 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
Team Analysis
New Zealand Strengths: Strong batting lineup with players like Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, who can handle pressure situations. Their bowling attack features Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi, who can exploit spin-friendly conditions. New Zealand’s fielding and adaptability make them a formidable opponent.
New Zealand Weaknesses: Need to manage powerplay overs effectively and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Middle-order batting vulnerabilities can be exploited by opponents.
UAE Strengths: Skilled young players like Dhruv Parashar and Aryansh Sharma bring energy and talent. Experienced captain Muhammad Waseem leads the team, and their spinners, including Aayan Afzal Khan, can trouble opponents.
UAE Weaknesses: Lack of experience against top-tier teams and inconsistent performance in big matches. UAE’s batting lineup needs to fire consistently against strong bowling attacks.
NZ vs UAE: Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
United Arab Emirates:
Aryansh Sharman (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Sohaib Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah.
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