New Zealand vs UAE Match Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026: Who Will Win?

New Zealand are all set to take on UAE in the 11th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Februray 10 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Chepauk Stadium is well known for the pitch conditions favorable for the spin bowlers and since New Zealand have Mitchell Santner who played in the IPL, the task will be easier for them to outplay UAE. It will be interesting to see how the game with proceed since it's the T20I format and results can turn towards any team. 

Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs UAE, Match 11

Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Date: February 10, 2026

Time: 3 PM IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Where to watch ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches?

Cricket fans in India can watch the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 matches from February 7 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its slow and spin-friendly pitch, which becomes more challenging for batters as the game progresses. Spinners often play a decisive role due to the grip and turn available from the surface. Batters who spend time in the middle can score, but aggressive stroke play is not easy. Pacers rely on cutters and variations for success. A total of around 150–165 is usually competitive at this venue.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 3

NZ won: 2

UAE won: 1

No result: 0

NZ vs UAE Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

United Arab Emirates:

Aryansh Sharman (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Sohaib Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah.

Key Players to Watch

New Zealand

1. Glenn Phillips - Glenn Phillips is New Zealand’s most explosive batter, capable of accelerating instantly. His power-hitting, ability against spin, and sharp fielding make him a dangerous match-winner in crucial situations.

2. Mitchell Santner - Mitchell Santner leads with calm authority and contributes with both bat and ball. His economical left-arm spin and finishing ability make him vital in controlling the game’s tempo.

UAE

1. Muhammad Waseem - Muhammad Waseem is UAE’s captain and most consistent batter. His aggressive starts at the top and ability to play long innings make him central to UAE’s success.

2. Junaid Siddique - Junaid Siddique brings experience and wicket-taking ability to UAE’s bowling attack. His effectiveness in powerplay and death overs makes him crucial against strong batting lineups like New Zealand.

Match Prediction - Who will win the match?

New Zealand will enter the contest against the UAE as clear favorites since they have a solid team as well as experience. Most of the players have played in India for many years and know the conditions really well. Moreover, the pitches at Chepauk is most favorable to the spinners and New Zealand do have some of the best players in the team.

Prediction: New Zealand are likely to win.