Canada vs United Arab Emirates, 20th Match, Group D T20 World Cup 2026 Match Prediction – CAN vs UAE Today Match Preview, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction

CAN vs UAE Betting Tips

• Match Winner: United Arab Emirates to win
• UAE Total before 1st wicket: Under 22.5 runs
• Muhammad Waseem to score over 24.5 runs
• First Innings Total: Over 170.5 runs
• Top Canada Batter: Navneet Dhaliwal

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Canada vs United Arab Emirates Match Prediction & Analysis

This is a bottom-of-the-table clash, but that doesn’t mean it lacks quality. Both sides suffered heavy defeats in their opening fixtures — Canada against South Africa and UAE against New Zealand. However, the margins tell different stories.

Canada showed flashes of promise with the bat, especially through Navneet Dhaliwal’s half-century. The issue lies in their bowling. Conceding over 10 runs per over without picking wickets puts immense pressure on the batting unit.

The UAE, despite a 10-wicket loss, had positives. Muhammad Waseem looked in complete control, building a 100+ partnership with Alishan Sharafu. That kind of stand signals stability and match awareness.

Conditions in Delhi are likely to mirror Asian surfaces, something UAE players are more accustomed to. Canada may find adapting to pace-off deliveries and spin variations slightly more challenging.

The head-to-head edge also sits with the UAE, having won the only T20I meeting between the sides.

CAN vs UAE Head to Head (T20Is)

 CAN vs UAE Head to Head (T20I World Cup)

CAN vs UAE Team Preview

Canada

Canada enters this game after a heavy defeat against South Africa. Still, there were positives. Navneet Dhaliwal stood tall with a composed half-century, anchoring the innings when wickets fell around him.

Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton, and Shreyas Movva will need to convert starts into meaningful contributions. The openers, Dilpreet Bajwa and Yuvraj Samra, must provide early momentum to ease pressure on the middle order.

Bowling remains Canada’s biggest concern. Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, and Jaskaran Singh struggled for breakthroughs and leaked runs. Ansh Patel’s role as a spin option becomes crucial on a surface that could assist turn later in the innings.

CAN Probable Playing XI– Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel, Saad Bin Zafar

United Arab Emirates

The UAE suffered a 10-wicket defeat to New Zealand but had encouraging signs with the bat. Muhammad Waseem’s half-century under pressure showed why he remains their key figure.

Alishan Sharafu’s 55-run knock strengthens the middle order, supported by Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, and Sohaib Khan. The balance between aggression and stability is evident.

The bowling attack looks structured. Muhammad Rohid Khan and Junaid Siddique bring pace, while Dhruv Parashar and Haider Ali provide spin options that could prove decisive in Delhi conditions.

UAE Probable Playing XI– Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaur, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique

CAN vs UAE Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium traditionally favors batters. Seamers may get slight movement early on, but once the ball softens, stroke-making becomes easier. Spinners can play a role in the middle overs if they vary pace effectively.

Since this is an afternoon fixture, dew is not expected to be a factor.

• Average first-innings score: 170
• Competitive total: 180+
• Dew factor: No

CAN vs UAE Weather Report

• Temperature: Around 29°C
• Sky Conditions: Cloudy conditions
• Rain: 0%
• Wind Speed: 8-10 km/h

Cloud cover could assist movement for seamers early in the innings.

CAN vs UAE Toss Prediction

Historically, chasing has been favorable at this venue. The pitch settles under lights, and setting a target can become tricky. The captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.

Toss prediction: Bowl first.

Canada vs United Arab Emirates Winning Prediction

Both teams are desperate for points, and pressure can produce unpredictable cricket. Canada has batting potential, but their bowling inconsistencies remain a concern.

The UAE appears slightly better equipped for these conditions, with a more balanced bowling attack and an in-form top order led by Muhammad Waseem.

Canada cannot be completely ruled out, especially if Dhaliwal anchors another strong innings. Still, the edge rests with the UAE.

Final Prediction: Canada to win

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