New Zealand and United Arab Emirates are ready to face each other in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Monday, February 10. This match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST. Stay tuned with our NZ vs UAE prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
New Zealand have made a great start to the tournament as they comfortably defeated Afghanistan in the first match to register their first win here. New Zealand are definitely one of the top contenders to win this tournament, which they have shown from the very first match. After the crushing defeat in the T20 series against India, New Zealand’s good performance in the World Cup is definitely commendable.
On the other hand, the UAE secured their T20 World Cup berth for the third time. However, in the two editions played before this, they failed to do anything special and were eliminated from the group stage itself. However, they will definitely try to improve their game and perform well.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 3 T20 matches have been played between New Zealand and Afghanistan, in which New Zealand has performed well and won two games, while UAE also secured a win once.
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand started the tournament on a winning note, defeating Afghanistan by five wickets in the last match. Kiwis chased down the target of 183 runs in just 17.5 overs. Tim Seifert was the hero of the last match due to their brilliant batting.
In the last match, despite New Zealand losing two top-order batsmen early, Tim Seifert handled the innings very well and played a brilliant innings of 65 runs in 42 balls. Apart from him, Glenn Phillips also played an innings of 42 runs in 25 balls and almost ensured New Zealand’s victory before getting out. Overall, New Zealand has won the last match very easily.
In bowling, New Zealand performed decently in the last game. Afghanistan managed to score above 180, which definitely shows some shortcomings of New Zealand’s bowling line-up. However, Lockie Ferguson bowled brilliantly, taking two wickets for 40 runs in four overs. Apart from him, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Rachin Ravindra got a wicket each.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Tim Seifert played a match-winning knock of 65 off 42 balls in the last game and controlled the chase brilliantly. As New Zealand’s key top-order batter, he is well placed to cross this mark again.
United Arab Emirates Preview
The United Arab Emirates has several outstanding players who have showcased their talent to world cricket with impressive performances in many International Leagues. Despite this, they have failed to progress in the second round of the T20 World Cup. But this time, under the captaincy of Muhammad Waseem, the UAE will definitely try to do well.
In batting, Alishan Sharafu has been in great form, scoring 349 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 38.78. Apart from him, captain Mohammad Waseem has also been performing consistently and scored 226 runs in the last 9 games. Moreover, Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Zohaib, Harshit Kaushik, and Mayank Kumar are also performing well.
In bowling, UAE will certainly have high hopes from Junaid Siddiqui, who has been in great form in the recent past, taking 12 wickets in the last nine matches. Moreover, Muhammad Arfan has also bowled well and has taken 10 wickets in the last seven matches, where his economy rate has been less than 6.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | Over 23.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Alishan Sharafu is in excellent form with 349 runs in his last 10 matches. As UAE’s most reliable batter, he will be crucial whether setting a total or anchoring a chase, making him a strong pick to cross this line.
NZ vs UAE Probably Playing XI
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry.
UAE: Aryansh Sharma (WK), Muhammad Waseem (C), Muhammad Zohaib, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
NZ vs UAE Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is generally considered a spin-friendly surface. However, the last match of the tournament played here saw some good batting as both teams posted scores above 180, indicating that some changes have been made to the surface and the conditions here are now more favourable for the batsmen. Fielding first is considered a better decision at this venue, but chasing is also competitive. Fast bowlers can also get a good bounce here in the first innings. The average first innings score in the IPL is around 160, and in T20Is is 172.
The weather at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is expected to be mostly cloudy, around 29°C (feels like 31°C), with a 5% chance of rain, 61% humidity, and moderate winds near 13 km/h.
NZ vs UAE Winner Prediction
New Zealand is definitely a much better team than the UAE. They have good batters and bowlers capable of winning matches from almost any situation. Apart from this, New Zealand also has an excellent T20 record against the UAE. New Zealand should definitely continue their excellent performance in this match as well. So, looking at the chances of winning this match, New Zealand can win.
On the other hand, the UAE don’t have much experience playing against top teams yet, which could cause them problems in this match. However, Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu and Junaid Siddiqui also have the ability to perform well and win games for the team.
Our Prediction: New Zealand
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Details
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare, Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports |
| Bangladesh | TSM (via Rabbithole) |
| North America | Willow |
| Middle East & North Africa | E& (selected matches), ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, ICC.tv |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, ICC.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ , ICC.tv |
| Australia, Europe, Caribbean, SE Asia, Pacific Islands, South America | ICC.tv |
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