NZ vs UAE, Match 11, Cricket Tips: New Zealand have entered the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a lot of hopes, as they have been consistent performers in the ICC events. They have also started the tournament on a positive note and beaten Afghanistan in Chennai by five wickets. Most of the players did well for them, and the Kiwis produced an all-round display.
Now, it is a time to take the momentum forward and record consecutive wins. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates will be up against each other on Tuesday at MA Chiadambaram Stadium in Chennai at 3 PM IST. Can the UAE challenge New Zealand? Well, it looks a little difficult, but you never know. as in T20Is, the momentum can shift very fast.
NZ vs UAE: Match Details
Date: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
NZ vs UAE Live Streaming Details
On Star Sports Networks, Indian fans can watch the live action of this game. For live streaming, fans can switch to the Jio Hotstar streaming platform.
NZ vs UAE: Head-to-Head in T20Is
Total Matches: 3
New Zealand: 2
United Arab Emirates: 1
No-Result: 0
NZ vs UAE: Ground Pitch Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium is one of the slowest wickets in India. Spinners thrive here because of the slow wicket. There will be some swing with the new ball, but as the ball gets old, we might see fast turn. Chasing can be a good option, because this is an afternoon game and batting second can be better.
NZ vs UAE: Possible XIs
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh, Haider Ali
NZ vs UAE: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Lockie Ferguson bowled well against Afghanistan in Chennai. His pace and changeups make it difficult to adjust. For the UAE, Junaid Siddique has been the game-changer with the ball over the years.
Probable Best Bowler
Tim Seifert is a good player against spin, and he showed it against Afghanistan. He will be the one to watch out for. For the UAE, Muhammad Waseem is the leading scorer, and he can take on any bowling unit.
Today Match Prediction: UAE lack the experience of playing at the highest level. Hence, we predict New Zealand to win this game in Chennai.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
