The UAE will take on Canada in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, February 13. After losing their opening matches, both teams will be looking for their first win in the tournament.
UAE
The UAE had a tough start in the T20 World Cup, losing to New Zealand by 10 wickets. They scored 173 runs after batting first, with Muhammad Waseem contributing 66 runs off 45 balls and Alishan Sharafu adding 55 runs from 47 balls. Unfortunately, they couldn’t take any wickets during the match. The team plans to adjust their strategy for a better outcome in the next game.
Canada
Canada faced a defeat against South Africa, losing by 57 runs. South Africa scored 213 runs while batting first, and Canada could only reach 156 runs in response. Navneet Dhaliwal was the top performer for Canada, scoring 64 runs off 49 balls, while Harsh Thaker added 33 runs. The bowling attack struggled, though Ansh Patel did well with three wickets.
UAE vs CAN Match Details
| UAE vs CAN T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | UAE vs Canada 20th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Friday, February 13; 3:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
UAE vs CAN T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium has generally favored batters. They can expect good bounce for playing shots, while fast bowlers may find early assistance with the new ball. As the game progresses, spinners could find significant turn. The average first-innings score at this venue this year is 160.
UAE vs CAN T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is predicted to be hot and humid with no rain expected during the match. As it is a day game, spectators can anticipate sunny conditions, with temperatures around 24-27°C and mostly clear skies.
UAE vs CAN Head-to-Head Records
| UAE vs CAN head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by UAE | 1 |
| Won by Canada | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
UAE vs CAN Probable XI
- 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
- Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Singh, Navneet Samra, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleen Sana, Ansh Patel
Players To Watch Out For in the UAE vs CAN Match
- Muhammad Waseem | UAE: Waseem has shown impressive form recently. With 3314 runs in 95 T20I innings, including three centuries and 26 half-centuries, he is a critical player for the UAE. He scored 66 runs against New Zealand and is expected to be a key performer in this match.
- Navneet Dhaliwal | Canada: Dhaliwal has been a standout batter for Canada, with 1261 runs in 46 matches. His 64-run innings against South Africa demonstrates his capability in pressure situations.
UAE vs CAN Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 4 T20 matches at this venue, the toss winner has opted to bowl first each time.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- In 9 T20I matches at this venue, teams batting first have won 4 matches, while those bowling first have also won 4 matches.
UAE vs CAN Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: UAE (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- CAN Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: UAE
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: CAN (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- UAE Total: 160-180
- Match Winner: UAE
Who will win today’s UAE vs CAN T20 World Cup match?
The UAE is favored to win this match. They are viewed as the stronger team compared to Canada, especially based on their performance against New Zealand. In their previous encounter, UAE also secured victory, making them expected winners for this match.
