MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report for NZ vs UAE Match 11- T20 World Cup 2026

NZ vs UAE, T20 World Cup game will be played in Chennai [Source: mohanstatsman/X.com]

New Zealand play their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the UAE at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 10 at 3 PM (IST).

Leading up to the match, the Kiwis have defeated Afghanistan convincingly by 5 wickets to get the first points of the edition. On the other hand, the UAE, who are playing their T20 World Cup, were beaten by Nepal and Italy in their two warm-up matches.

In Match 11, which is a Group D fixture, the UAE play their first official match of the competition and look to make a positive impact after previously only winning one match in the tournament against Namibia in 2022.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report for NZ vs UAE- Match 11, T20 World Cup 2026

(MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, T20I stats)

The MA Chidambaram Stadium is set to host its second match of the tournament in two days, meaning the wicket could get slower if they use the same surface that they did during the NZ-AFG clash. In its short 4 T20I history, the Chepauk stadium has provided entertaining wickets for 170-180 run close matches, where the players with different skillsets have a say.

Contrary to the reputation of the Chennai wicket, the pacers have had a bit more success here, which also tempted Afghanistan to play an extra pacer instead of Noor Ahmed in the previous match. It is not expected to be a run galore on Tuesday afternoon, and neither will the dew affect the match.

Overall, it will be a surface predominantly helping the batters, but the other facets will also come into play as the match progresses. After a day of scorching heat, the team winning the toss will look to chase the target on a settled wicket in the second innings. The ball will come nicely onto the bat.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Weather Report for NZ vs UAE- Match 11, T20 World Cup 2026

During the afternoon match on Day 4 of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Chennai, according to Accuweather, the temperature, as expected, will be high at 30°C and feels like 34 °C. New Zealand have played their first match against Afghanistan at the same venue and are well accustomed to the situation, so the heat should not be an issue. 

The humidity will be high at 61%, making the team bowling first sweat throughout the innings. The wind gusts will help the new ball bowlers briefly, but the overall weather is very much suitable for a good batting wicket. In such weather, the wicket will mostly remain true, promising an exciting contest. Additionally, no rain interruptions are expected at all.

Conclusion

It is expected to be a full match in Chennai, with no rain or weather interruptions during the New Zealand vs UAE match on Tuesday. The surface will offer a bit to everyone, but mostly batters will dominate the match, with 175-180 a winning first innings total.

Considering experience and squad strengths, the Blackcaps are in a prime position to get their second win before they eventually face South Africa. However, the theme of the tournament in the first three days has been not to take any associate or smaller teams lightly.

The odds are stacked against the UAE, but they will fancy their chances to push NZ back to the wall and make it a fun encounter at the Chepauk.