New Zealand will be up against the United Arab Emirates in Match 11 of Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 10. The match is played at the spin-friendly MA Chidambaram Stadium.

New Zealand enters this match with full confidence after a good start to their campaign. The Kiwi batters handled spin well in Chennai and the bowlers were tight throughout the match. with momentum on their side, New Zealand will aim for another win and maintain their strong position at the top of the Group D table. The UAE, meanwhile, will be playing their first match of the tournament. Making a return to the T20 World Cup, they will look to play fearless cricket and gain valuable experience against one of the strongest teams in the competition.

NZ vs UAE: Weather Report

The skies are clear, and the temperature is around 40°c during the afternoon game in Chennai. Temperatures are expected to vary from 27°C to 32°C with the sky mostly clear. No rain is predicted and this should enable a full game. 

NZ vs UAE: MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats (T20Is)

• Matches played: 4
• Average first-innings score: 173
• Average second-innings score: 174
• Teams winning batting first: 25%
• Teams winning bowling first: 75%
• Highest total: 183/5
• Lowest total: 165/9
• Highest chase: 183/5
• Lowest total defended: 167/5

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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

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.

See Also: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 12: PAK vs USA, head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

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

New Zealand is set to play the United Arab Emirates at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during the 11th match of the ICC T20 World Cup. The start of the tournament was excellent for New Zealand, as they defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their first match. In 17.5 overs, they achieved their target of 183 runs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert's 65 runs and Glenn Phillips' 42 runs helped the team reach the target.

On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates will be playing its first match of the ICC T20 World Cup. They failed to perform well in their World Cup warm-up matches, losing both of them. In the T20 format, both teams have played three matches so far, with New Zealand taking two and the United Arab Emirates winning one.

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NZ vs UAE Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates, 11th Match

• Date: 10th February 2026

• Time: 3.00 PM IST

• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

NZ vs UAE Weather Report

Pitch Report - MA Chidambaram Stadium

Expect another true surface that will be good to bat on, but will become slower during the middle phase of the innings, with some balls gripping for the spinners.

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs UAE

• Tim Seifert (NZ): 65 runs in this tournament 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 42 runs in this tournament 

• Mark Chapman (NZ): 28 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs UAE

• Lockie Ferguson (NZ): 2 wickets in this tournament 

• Matt Henry (NZ): 1 wicket in this tournament 

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 1 wicket in this tournament 

NZ vs UAE Recent Form

NZ vs UAE Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UAE bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 145–150

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If NZ bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–70

• Predicted Total: 175–190

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs UAE Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand 

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

United Arab Emirates 

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

Why New Zealand is the favourite today

• Explosive top-order 

• Experienced players 

• Spin-bowling

NZ vs UAE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, New Zealand are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips are expected to be the key performers.

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