New Zealand will take on UAE in Match 11 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, February 10 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While this will be the UAE's first game of the tournament, New Zealand will look for a winning start.

New Zealand come into this match confident after a big win over Afghanistan in their tournament opener. After struggling in the recent T20I series against India, the Black Caps showed their batting strength by chasing down a huge target with ease. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips played important roles, while the bowlers did enough to keep the opposition in check. Captain Mitchell Santner will look for another strong all-round performance from his team.

While UAE enters the World Cup with a well-balanced squad that blends experience with talented youngsters. The team will be led by Muhammad Waseem and will focus on playing fearless cricket, considering that it is up against a tough rival in its first encounter. The batting responsibilities will be carried by Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, and Muhammad Zohaib, whereas Junaid Siddiqui and Muhammad Arfan will play an important role for their team.

NZ vs UAE: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 3
• UAE Won: 1
• New Zealand Won: 2
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

NZ vs UAE: Pitch Report

The Chennai pitch usually assists batters up front in the innings, with good bounce and pace. As the game goes on, spinners start to get more assistance. A first-innings score of around 170 is considered competitive at this venue.

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NZ vs UAE: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand (NZ):

Mitchell Santner (c), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Zohaib, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddiqui, Muhammad Jawadullah