New Zealand will face the UAE in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This is an important group-stage match between an experienced full-member team and a hardworking Associate side.
The match will be played on February 10, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It will start at 15:00 IST / 9:30 AM GMT
New Zealand is coming off a 5-wicket win chasing 182 against Afghanistan, while the UAE is on a losing streak.
As the Chepauk pitch supports spinners, the main contest will be the UAE spinners versus New Zealand’s middle order. New Zealand is expected to win, but the UAE can compete if they start well early on. Get the match odds, pitch report, and prediction in this blog.
New Zealand vs UAE 11th Match Odds
Since New Zealand is a stronger team and has dominated the rivalry against the UAE, betting platforms are favoring a New Zealand win and offering higher returns on an UAE win.
| Platform | NZ Win Odds | UAE Win Odds | Toss Odds (NZ) | Toss Odds (UAE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.08 | 4.5 | 1.65 | 2.20 |
| Stake | 1.06 | 4.8 | 1.62 | 2.25 |
| 4RABET | 1.1 | 5.2 | 1.68 | 2.15 |
| BetVibe | 1.09 | 4.4 | 1.66 | 2.18 |
New Zealand vs UAE 11th Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs UAE, 11th Match, Group D |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 10, Tuesday |
| Time | 03:00 PM IST/9:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
New Zealand vs UAE Squad
Let’s have a look at the squads for both teams for their 11th match of the tournament.
New Zealand Squad
Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson
UAE Squad
Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Waseem (c), Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali
Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
A spin-dominating venue where New Zealand and UAE spinners will aim to dominate the game with their turn and variations.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The pitch is usually slow and dry, offering consistent bounce early on. As the match progresses, the surface starts to break, and spinners get their turn. |
| Batting Assistance | Batters can play strokes comfortably in the early overs. However, as the pitch slows, facing spinners and timing become more difficult. |
| Bowling Assistance | Spinners enjoy assistance throughout the match, with increasing turn and grip in the middle and later phases. Pacers may receive limited assistance from the new ball early on. |
| Boundaries Dimensions | The square boundaries are 65 metres, and the straight boundaries are 68 metres. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | In T20I matches, the average second-innings score is around 152, which is defendable. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams often prefer to bowl first to take advantage of dew later in the day. Dew makes the ball slippery, reducing spin effectiveness. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 28°C. |
| Weather | A mostly sunny day is expected. |
| Precipitation | There is 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 66%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 16 km/h. |
New Zealand and UAE Head-to-Head in T20Is
In their clash, the UAE has defeated New Zealand once in 3 matches; we can expect another upset in this World Cup as well.
| Total Matches Played | 03 |
| New Zealand Won | 02 |
| UEA Won | 01 |
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Key Players To Watch
These players will be key to New Zealand securing its 2nd consecutive World Cup 2026 win.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 2147 runs in 89 matches at an average of 31.57. |
| Lockie Ferguson (NZ) | 68 wickets in 45 games at an economy of 7.25. |
| Mitchell Santner (NZ) | 970 runs and 135 wickets in 128 games. |
| Muhammad Waseem (UAE) | 1671 runs in 65 matches at an average of 32.13. |
| Muhammad Jawadullah (UAE) | 57 wickets in 38 matches at an economy of 7.83. |
| Muhammad Waseem (UAE) | 3236 runs in 93 games at an average of 36.77. |
