Canada faces United Arab Emirates in a crucial Group D clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams desperately need points after opening losses, making this 20th match a do-or-die battle.
Canada vs United Arab Emirates, 20th Match, Group D, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, takes place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time (3:00 PM IST). The venue is Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch favors batters with short boundaries, offering true bounce early but some turn later for spinners. Recent games here saw high scores, like Netherlands chasing 156 comfortably, though morning tackiness aided seamers—afternoon conditions should be flatter. Weather looks ideal: sunny with 24°C temperatures, low humidity, and zero rain chance, ensuring a full match without dew issues.
This encounter is pivotal for both sides’ survival in Group D. A win keeps Super 8 hopes alive; a loss piles pressure with tougher games ahead. Canada and UAE sit pointless after defeats, turning this into a virtual knockout.
Watch for Canada’s middle-order resilience after their collapse and UAE’s top-order firepower led by Muhammad Waseem. Spin battles could decide it, with UAE’s attack potentially troubling Canada on a turning track. Recent qualifier dominance—Canada undefeated in Americas, UAE beating Japan—hints at bounce-back potential.
UAE vs CAN Match Details
- Match: Canada vs United Arab Emirates, 20th Match
- Teams: UAE vs CAN
- Date: 13 Feb 2026
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
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Probable XIs
CAN Probable XI: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel
UAE Probable XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan
Head-to-Head
Across formats, UAE edges with 2 wins to Canada’s 1 from 3 meetings; one recent ODI saw Canada chase 198 for a thrilling 3-wicket win in Dubai 2024. In T20Is, UAE leads 1-0, winning by 14 runs (154/5 beat 140/5). Last five: Limited data, but UAE won the lone T20I; ODIs split evenly in recent years.
Canada Analysis
Canada’s strength lies in aggressive batting from Dhaliwal (top run-scorer) and Kirton, backed by all-rounders like Saad Bin Zafar (leading wicket-taker). Weakness: Bowling lacks penetration, as seen versus South Africa. Recent qualifier heroics (wins over Bermuda, Bahamas) built momentum, but World Cup reality hit hard. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa seeks balance.
UAE Analysis
UAE boasts explosive openers in Waseem (most runs) and Alishan Sharafu, with Junaid Siddique (top wickets) leading the attack—strong in subcontinental conditions. Weaknesses: Inconsistent bowling depth, hammered by NZ. Qualifier success over Japan showed chase prowess, but they need defense here. Captain Waseem’s leadership is key.
UAE holds a slight edge with superior T20I head-to-head, batting firepower, and spin suited to Delhi—expect them to post 170+ and defend via Siddique’s guile. Canada’s power hitters could chase, but bowling woes tilt it. UAE wins by 10-15 runs. (Word count: 812)