ITA vs UAE Warm-Up Match Preview:

Italy will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates in the 15th Match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026. The Italian team heads into this game after winning the first warm-up match against Canada by 10 runs, thanks to JJ Smuts, who played a blistering innings of 49 off 37 balls.

On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates suffered a heavy defeat, losing by 7 wickets to Nepal in their 2nd match. They could post only 145 on the board, which the Nepal team successfully chased down. The UAE will once again have the opportunity to showcase its skills against a less experienced team like Italy today.

Recent Performance: 

ITA: W, W, L, L, L

UAE: L, L, L, L, L

ITA vs UAE Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026
• Match: ITA vs UAE 
• Date: 6th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 26–27°C

• Rain Chances: 1%

• Conditions: Hazy Sunshine

 The weather is expected to remain favourable during this match.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: 

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India, is generally known for its balanced conditions. There is a slightly higher chance of pace bowlers getting assistance on this pitch.

• Win Batting First: 70%

• Win Bowling First: 30%

• Best Suited For: pacers (51%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 160

• Average 2nd Innings: 161

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

ITA vs UAE Probable Playing 11

Italy (ITA) Probable 11:

Justin Mosca, Anthony Joseph Mosca, JJ Smuts, Wayne Madsen(C), Harry J Manenti, Ben Manenti, Gian Meade(WK), Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano(WK), Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Probable 11:

Muhammad Waseem(C), Aryansh Sharma(WK), Muhammad Zohaib-Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Hashit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar Chowdary, Shoaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

Top Picks from Italy 

Top Picks from the United Arab Emirates 

ITA vs UAE Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ITA vs UAE Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

ITA vs UAE Dream11 Tips: 

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The UAE is expected to win this match. The UAE has more experience in T20 cricket than Italy, which could work to their advantage today. Cricket Winner expert is backing the UAE to win this match.

Prediction: UAE to win.

ITA vs UAE FAQ

Who is likely to win the ITA vs UAE match today?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Both Teams are on equal footing.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ITA vs UAE Dream11 team?

JJ Smuts, Harry J Manenti, Ben Manenti, Junaid Siddique, Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Arfan

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 160 and 161 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.