The eleventh match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features a clash between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates in an important Group D encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which is among the oldest cricket stadiums in India. Placed in arguably the most demanding group of the tournament alongside South Africa, Afghanistan, and Canada, New Zealand arrive as a strong title contender.
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NZ vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 11
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The Kiwis won their first outing of the tournament against Afghanistan by 5 wickets with two overs to spare and will be keen to strengthen their position in the points table. For the UAE, this fixture marks the start of their World Cup journey and presents a tough challenge against a top-tier side, with much depending on captain Muhammad Waseem’s performance, along with support from Alishan Sharafu.
The BlackCaps hold a marginal edge in NZ vs UAE H2H record as they are leading the tally by 2-1 against the UAE. For the NZ vs UAE Dream11 team prediction, both the New Zealand openers, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, are the best candidates for Dream11 captaincy.
New Zealand vs UAE Match Details
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs UAE, 11th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 10th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | New Zealand vs UAE Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
NZ vs UAE Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 65 Runs |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | 2 Wickets |
| Aryansh Sharma | UAE | 54 Runs |
| Muhammad Arfan | UAE | 2 Wickets |
NZ vs UAE Toss Prediction
The New Zealand skipper, Mitchell Santner, could have the toss in his favour in the 11th encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Based on the NZ vs UAE Dream11 prediction today match, the Kiwi skipper may choose to bat first at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Out of the eleven matches played at this venue, six wins came while batting first, whereas sides chasing have managed victory four times.
Record of Chasing Teams at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 40% |
NZ vs UAE Playing 11 (Probable)
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| New Zealand Playing XI | UAE Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Finn Allen | Aryansh Sharma |
| Tim Seifert (WK) | Muhammad Waseem (c) |
| Rachin Ravindra | Muhammad Zohaib |
| Daryl Mitchell | Alishan Sharafu |
| Glenn Phillips | Harshit Kaushik |
| Mark Chapman | Sohaib Khan |
| Mitchell Santner(c) | Dhruv Parashar |
| Michael Bracewell | Haider Ali |
| Matt Henry | Muhammad Arfan |
| Lockie Ferguson | Junaid Siddique |
| Ish Sodhi | Muhammad Jawadullah |
NZ vs UAE Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Tim Seifert and Aryansh Sharma |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lockie Ferguson and Muhammad Arfan |
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NZ vs UAE Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Finn Allen and Tim Seifert |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Glenn Phillips and Muhammad Waseem |
Top Picks for NZ vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | UAE | Batsman |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for NZ vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
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| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Dhruv Parashar | UAE | All-rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: F Allen, A Sharma, T Seifert(c)
- Batters: W Muhammad(vc), A Sharafu
- All-rounders: G Phillips, M Santner, M Arfan
- Bowlers: M Henry, J Siddique, L Ferguson
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: F Allen(c)
- Batters: D Mitchell, W Muhammad, A Sharafu, R Ravindra
- All-rounders: G Phillips(vc), M Santner, D Parashar
- Bowlers: J Duffy, L Ferguson, M Jawad-Ullah
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for NZ vs UAE based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today (11th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| D Conway | 7.5 |
| M Bracewell | 7.5 |
NZ vs UAE Weather & Pitch Report at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Temperature | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 154 runs |
NZ vs UAE H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZ) | 2 |
| UAE | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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