T20 WC 2026: CAN vs UAE pitch report and Arun Jaitley Stadium key stats
Dew is likely to play an important role in the Canada vs UAE clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
Canada are facing the UAE in Match 20 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi today, with both teams desperate to open their account after disappointing starts to the tournament. Canada won the coin flip for the match and invited UAE to bowl first.
Canada vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
Canada playing 11: Dilpreet Bajwa(c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva(w), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel
UAE playing 11: Aryansh Sharma(w), Muhammad Waseem(c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
Canada enter the contest following a heavy defeat to South Africa, where their bowlers struggled to contain runs despite Navneet Dhaliwal’s fighting half-century offering some encouragement with the bat. They will be aiming for improved execution across departments and a more collective batting effort to stay competitive.
The UAE, meanwhile, showed promise with the bat in their opener against New Zealand, posting 173 for 6, but their bowling attack lacked penetration as the target was chased down without the loss of a wicket. Strengthening their new-ball discipline and building pressure through the middle overs will be key areas of focus. With both sides eager to reset their campaigns, the clash promises a closely fought battle as Canada and the UAE search for their first win of the competition.
Canada vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026: Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report
Dew is likely to play an important role in the upcoming clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, potentially influencing captains at the toss. Recent matches at the venue suggest that chasing has been slightly easier, with three of the last five games going in favour of the side batting second. The surface usually offers assistance to spinners during the early stages, particularly in the first half of the innings, but the role of fast bowlers becomes vital towards the death overs when teams look to control the scoring rate.
With moisture expected later in the evening, defending sides could face challenges gripping the ball and maintaining control. Teams will have to read the conditions carefully and plan their batting or bowling strategy accordingly, as adapting quickly to the impact of dew may prove decisive.
T20 World Cup 2026 Canada vs UAE: Head-to-head stats at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Canada and the UAE will play their first T20I match against each other at this venue (Arun Jaitley Stadium) on Friday.
Most recent T20I match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
The most recent T20I match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi was Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between India and Namibia.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi: Key T20I stats
| Arun Jaitley Stadium key T20I stats | |
| Statistic | Value |
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 134 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 221/9 (20 overs) By IND vs BAN |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 120/10 (19.3 overs) By SL vs RSA |
| Highest Score Chased | 212/3 (19.1 overs) By RSA vs IND |
| Lowest Score Defended | 96/7 (20 overs) By INDW vs PAKW |