CAN vs UAE Prediction Match 20- Who Will win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Canada vs UAE Match Predictions. [Source - @canadiancricket/x/AFP]

Canada and the UAE are set to lock horns in Match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday, February 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The encounter will get underway at 3:00 PM IST, marking a crucial afternoon clash in Group D.

Both Canada and the UAE find themselves in the bottom two spots of Group D after losing their opening matches. Eager to register their first points of the tournament, the two sides will be determined to deliver improved performances and keep their qualification hopes alive in a tough group.

Canada vs UAE current form (last 5 matches)

Canada vs UAE: Key player battles

Muhammad Waseem vs Kaleem Sana

The powerplay battle between UAE talisman Muhammad Waseem and Canada’s strike bowler Kaleem Sana promises fireworks. Waseem, who scored a half-century in the last game, UAE’s leading T20I scorer since 2025 with 787 runs, thrives on good batting tracks like we see in Delhi. But Sana, Canada’s top wicket-taker with 28 scalps since last year, will aim to strike early.

Alishan Sharafu vs Saad Bin Zafar

UAE’s No.3 Alishan Sharafu is the natural aggressor at the top for UAE and lays the platform, but his struggle against left-arm spin remains a concern, exposed notably against New Zealand. Canada’s veteran Saad Bin Zafar, a crafty slow left-arm orthodox, will target that weakness. Sharafu must conquer this duel to take UAE home.

Yuvraj Samra vs Haider Ali

Canada’s aggressive opener Yuvraj Samra, striking at 160.42 in T20Is since 2025, loves taking charge early and shifting momentum in a flash. But UAE’s premier bowler Haider Ali, with 33 wickets at 16.54, leads the attack with the new ball. This powerplay duel could define the course of the game.

CAN vs UAE Top Performers

(Considering players from the current squad)

Most runs for CAN vs UAE

Navneet Dhaliwal (41), Nicholas Kirton (37)

Most wickets for CAN vs UAE

Saad Bin Zafar (3)

Most runs for UAE vs CAN

NA

Most wickets for UAE vs CAN

Junaid Siddique (1)

Canada vs UAE Toss Prediction

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has traditionally offered a good batting surface in T20 cricket, with scores around 180-190 being quite competitive. The pitch generally remains true throughout the match, allowing batters to play their strokes freely once they settle in.

However, there could be some early movement with the new ball during the powerplay, offering brief assistance to the pacers. Considering the batting-friendly nature of the track and a comfortable chase of around 180, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first and back their side to chase confidently.

Canada vs UAE 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 55/1

Final score: 173/6

Canada vs UAE 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 58/2

Final score: 174/7

CAN vs UAE top players prediction

CAN's top players

Probable best batters

Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal

Probable best bowlers

Saad Bin Zafar, Ansh Patel

UAE’s top players

Probable best batters

Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu

Probable best bowlers

Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique

Who will hit the most sixes in the Canada vs UAE Match 20?

Muhammad Waseem

Who will hit the most fours in the Canada vs UAE Match 20?

Navneet Dhaliwal

CAN vs UAE Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 20?

Canada and the UAE are still searching for their first points in the tournament after falling short against full-member sides New Zealand and South Africa, respectively. Both teams showed promise with the bat in their opening encounters, putting up competitive efforts despite the defeats.

However, Canada appear slightly better equipped, especially with their bowling unit showing more control and discipline in their previous game. With a more balanced combination and the ability to apply pressure with the ball, Canada could hold the edge over the UAE in Match 20.