NZ vs UAE Match Preview:

New Zealand will face the United Arab Emirates in the 11th game of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai. The Kiwis began their tournament with an impressive win over Afghanistan and will be looking to maintain their momentum as they compete for a Super 8 spot. UAE, on the other hand, has struggled recently and faces a difficult challenge in this contest. All things considered, New Zealand enters this fixture as clear favorites to take the points. 

NZ vs UAE Match Details

New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates – 11th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: 10th February 2026 at 03:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

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NZ vs UAE Venue Stats 

NZ vs UAE Last Five Matches

NZ vs UAE Head-to-Head Stats

NZ vs UAE Pitch Report

The pitch at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium provides a balanced track that benefits both batters and bowlers. The average first-inning score in the three T20Is played here is 171 runs. 

NZ vs UAE Weather Report

Chennai is going to have mostly sunny weather. The high temperature will reach 28°C, with a 10% chance of rain. 

NZ vs UAE Match 11 Probable Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

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 (UAE) Probable 11:

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

Topmost Picks for NZ vs UAE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert scored the most runs in the opener, 65 from 42 balls, and the present form appears to be strong. Recent performances versus India.
• Lockie Ferguson – Lockie Ferguson was the outstanding bowler in the first game, finishing with a strong performance of 2-40 from four overs.

Top Picks – United Arab Emirates

• Muhammad Waseem – Skipper Muhammad Waseem has recently been the team's primary batter. He scored 117 runs in four qualifier games, with a strike rate of 109.
• Junaid Siddique – Junaid Siddique is expected to be the United Arab Emirates' top wicket-taker in both warm-up matches and the main event.

NZ vs UAE Match 11 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Finn Allen(VC), Tim Seifert(C), Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Lockie Ferguson

NZ vs UAE Match 11 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert

Vice-captain – Finn Allen, Muhammad Waseem

Wicketkeeper – Finn Allen

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

New Zealand started their T20 World Cup campaign well and should be confident of another victory against the UAE. Associate nations deserve respect; the UAE defeated the Kiwis in 2023, but New Zealand has a balanced squad with options for all game situations. Their initial game saw them drop two wickets in the second over of the chase, but they eased to a five-wicket victory before the 18th over. They have a clear advantage due to their depth in both batting and bowling, whereas the UAE relies heavily on its bowling attack, with Muhammad Waseem and Aryansh Sharma leading the batting. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

NZ vs UAE FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the NZ vs UAE match today?

A: New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: New Zealand is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the NZ vs UAE Dream11 team?

A: Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Muhammad Waseem.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: The pitch at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium provides a balanced track that benefits both batters and bowlers. The average first-inning score in the three T20Is played here is 171 runs.