NZ vs CAN head-to-head records in T20I
This match marks the first encounter between New Zealand and Canada in T20I history.
Pitch Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has hosted four matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup, all producing high scores. South Africa is the only team to defend a total, while the other three matches were won by teams chasing runs. The pitch in Chennai seems to favor batters more than bowlers.
NZ vs CAN Probable Best Performers
Key batter: Finn Allen
Finn Allen, New Zealand’s dynamic opener, is anticipated to pose a significant threat in this match. After a quiet outing against Afghanistan, he bounced back with 115 runs in his next innings. His strong partnership with Tim Seifert against the UAE has solidified the team’s confidence in him.
Key bowler: Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner, the experienced spinner and New Zealand’s captain, is another key player to watch. His familiarity with the pitch from his time with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL could be advantageous against Canada.
NZ vs CAN Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
New Zealand is favored to win this match, thanks to their form and experience. Canada will find it challenging, with New Zealand likely to secure a comfortable victory and progress in the tournament.
NZ vs CAN Probable XIs
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (C), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Canada: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Shreyas Movva (WK), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Jaskaran Singh, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Ansh Patel
