T20 World Cup 2026 Match 11: NZ vs UAE Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand will face the United Arab Emirates in Match No. 11 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 10 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Kiwis have made a positive start to their campaign, securing a convincing win over Afghanistan at the same venue, and will be keen to maintain their momentum. 

UAE, on the other hand, will be playing their first match of the tournament and will be eager to make a strong impression. Given the conditions at Chepauk, where both spinners and disciplined pacers often find assistance, team combinations will play a crucial role.

Here are the predicted playing XIs for Match No.11 in the T20 World Cup 2026:

New Zealand:

Top Order: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra

Finn Allen provides explosive starts, having scored 1,366 runs in 54 T20s at an impressive strike rate of 165.18. Tim Seifert brings experience with 2,018 runs in 82 matches at a strike rate of 143.84. Rachin Ravindra adds balance to the top order, having scored 630 runs in 44 T20 games.

Middle Order: Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell

Glenn Phillips is a key middle-order enforcer with 2,146 runs in 89 T20s at a strike rate of 141.94. Mark Chapman has accumulated 2,008 runs in 105 matches, while Daryl Mitchell’s all-round value is reflected in his 1,824 runs in 96 games at a strike rate of 141.73.

Lower Middle Order: Mitchell Santner (Capt), James Neesham

Captain Mitchell Santner brings experience with both bat and ball, having scored 970 runs and claimed 135 wickets in 128 T20s. James Neesham adds power-hitting depth, with 1,010 runs in 94 games at a strike rate of 149.63.

Bowler: Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

Matt Henry has taken 44 wickets in 35 matches, while Lockie Ferguson’s pace has earned him 68 wickets in 45 games. Jacob Duffy completes the attack with 60 wickets in 44 T20s.

United Arab Emirates:

Top Order: Aryansh Sharma (WK), Muhammad Waseem (Capt), Alishan Sharafu

Aryansh Sharma has impressed with 455 runs in 18 T20s. Captain Muhammad Waseem is UAE’s most dangerous batter, scoring 3,236 runs in 93 matches at a strike rate of 150.80. Alishan Sharafu has contributed 1,638 runs in 64 games.

Middle Order: Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar

Sohaib Khan is still early in his T20 career, while Harshit Kaushik has scored 168 runs in 14 matches. Mayank Kumar has featured in three games so far.

Lower Middle Order: Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Arfan

Dhruv Parashar has delivered all-round performances with 214 runs and 32 wickets in 33 games. Muhammad Arfan has taken three wickets in two matches.

Bowler: Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

Haider Ali has picked up 33 wickets in 23 games, Junaid Siddique has an impressive tally of 117 wickets in 86 matches, and Muhammad Jawadullah has claimed 57 wickets in 38 T20s.

New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi

United Arab Emirates squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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