The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi sets the stage for a desperate battle between two winless sides as Canada takes on the United Arab Emirates in a critical Group D encounter. Both teams are coming off heavy defeats; Canada were dismantled by South Africa, while UAE suffered a 10-wicket mauling at the hands of New Zealand. This is essentially a knockout fixture; the loser will almost certainly be eliminated from Super 8 contention. History favors UAE, who hold a perfect 1-0 record against Canada. Conditions in Delhi closely mirror the Asian tracks UAE players are accustomed to, giving them a subtle but significant edge. For Canada, adapting quickly to subcontinental pace and spin variations will be the difference between staying alive and heading home.
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CAN vs UAE, Group D T20 World Cup 2026 20th Match Details
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026, 20th Match, Group D |
| Date | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
CAN vs UAE Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Canada
Canada’s form is poor (L, W, L, NR), with a heavy defeat in their World Cup opener. Their key strength is individual brilliance, particularly Navneet Dhaliwal, who scored a fighting half-century against South Africa. The batting has potential with Harsh Thaker and Nicholas Kirton, but the bowling unit is a major concern. Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, and Jaskaran Singh all went wicketless while conceding over 10 runs per over. Their realistic objective is to post a competitive total and hope their spinners, led by Ansh Patel, can contain UAE. The key challenge is adapting to conditions and overcoming their historical disadvantage against this opponent.
UAE
UAE’s form is unflattering (recent losses), but they showed significant promise with the bat against New Zealand. Their key strength is a captain in sublime form—Muhammad Waseem struck an excellent half-century and stitched a 100+ run stand with Alishan Sharafu, who also scored 55. The bowling attack is well-balanced on paper, featuring seamers like Junaid Siddique and spinners Dhruv Parashar and Haider Ali. Their realistic objective is to capitalize on their familiarity with Asian conditions and secure their first points. The psychological edge comes from their perfect head-to-head record against Canada.
CAN vs UAE Probable Playing XI
Canada Probable XI-
Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (WK), Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Yuvraj Samra, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel, Saad Bin Zafar.
UAE Probable XI-
Aryansh Sharma (WK), Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaur, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique.
CAN vs UAE Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Total Match Played | 06 |
| CAN Won | 00 |
| UAE Won | 06 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
CAN vs UAE Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is generally a batting paradise. The surface is flat and true, offering good bounce and carry. The average first-innings score is around 170, with teams batting first targeting 180+ to feel secure. Seamers might find some early movement with the new ball, but stroke-making becomes easier as the innings progresses. Since this is an afternoon fixture, dew will not be a factor, making the pitch conditions consistent throughout.
CAN vs UAE Weather Report
Conditions will be cloudy but dry, with temperatures around 24°C. There is no rain expected, ensuring an uninterrupted match. The cloud cover may assist seamers with early swing. Air quality and visibility should be adequate for play.
CAN vs UAE Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first. The venue often favors chasing, as the pitch tends to settle down under lights and setting a target can be tricky on a fresh surface. Both teams will want to know what a par score looks like before constructing their innings.
CAN vs UAE Match Prediction
While both teams are evenly matched in terms of desperation, UAE’s superior familiarity with Asian conditions and their captain’s red-hot form give them a decisive edge. Canada’s bowling unit looked severely disjointed against South Africa, conceding runs at over 10 per over without taking wickets. Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu, fresh from a century partnership, will target those same bowlers aggressively. Canada’s best hope is Navneet Dhaliwal anchoring another substantial innings, but UAE’s more balanced attack and historical advantage should see them secure their first points of the tournament.
CAN vs UAE Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Shreyas Movva, Aryansh Sharma
- Batters: Navneet Dhaliwal, Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu
- All-rounders: Harsh Thaker, Dhruv Parashar, Saad Bin Zafar
- Bowlers: Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali, Kaleem Sana
Captain (C) Pick: Muhammad Waseem, Dhruv Parashar.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick: Navneet Dhaliwal, Saad Bin
