The Canada Playing XI vs UAE Playing XI marks the crucial players from both sides being named as the two teams clash against each other in the battle of the minnows. Canada is being led by Dilpreet Bajwa for the first time in a World Cup, and they will be hoping for their first win in the tournament.
These two teams have played just once against each other, and the UAE have emerged as the winning side. However, what they are looking for is an early win in the tournament.
This article provides the probable playing XIs of Canada vs UAE for the twentieth match in the World Cup clash in 2026. This article includes the likely player combinations to watch out for at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Canada Playing XI vs UAE Playing XI – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Canada Playing XI vs UAE – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Yuvraj Samra and Dilpreet Bajwa
Canadian openers, Yuvraj Samra and Dilpreet Bajwa, have been considered as the frontline openers from the national side. They also opened the innings in their maiden ICC T20 World Cup game against South Africa. However, they will be making some use of the fielding restrictions to give their respective team a convincing start.
Middle-Order Batters: Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva, Nicholas Kirton, Jaskarandeep Singh
Though Canada does not have one of the finest middle-order batters, their most reliable batter is the experienced Navneet Dhaliwal, who started off his T20 World Cup campaign with a half-century. Harsh Thaker also looked in great control as he took the South African pacers on and hit them for some colossal sixes. Nicholas Kirton, the former Canadian skipper, has played a great hand in the success of the Canadian team and their entry into the main event of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Bowlers: Saad Bin Zafar, Dilon Heyliger, Ansh Patel and Kaleem Sana
Canada also flex their great balance between spinners and pacers. Kaleem Sana gets away with the new ball, while he shares the new ball with Dilon Heyliger. Ansh Patel and Saad Bin Zafar have been promoted as the two spinners who can be the real threat against the opposition batters.
Canada Playing XI: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva/Kanwarpal Tathgur, Nicholas Kirton, Jaskarandeep Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Dilon Heyliger, Ansh Patel and Kaleem Sana.
UAE Playing XI vs Canada – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Aryansh Sharma and Muhammad Waseem
Muhammad Waseem is the most experienced batter in the UAE deck, as he has played franchise league cricket around the world and has been promoted as an explosive batsman at the top of the Emirates batting order. Aryansh Sharma, the other opener in the side, is also an explosive batter, but he has failed to deliver in recent games.
Middle-Order Batters: Mayank Kumar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Sohaib Khan, Dhruv Parashar
Muhammad Zohaib and Alishan Sharafu often deck their middle-order. These batters are experienced and add stability to their batting order and sets the platform for Harshit Kaushik and Sohaib Khan, who come in and exploit the batters with some long-levers. The last recognzed batter would include the spin bowling all-rounder, Dhruv Parashar, who has been contributing with both bat and ball for them.
Bowlers: Haider Ali, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, and Muhammad Jawadullah
While Dhruv Parashar remains one of the central spinners for the side, he will be followed by a few of the most experienced pacemen. Among them, Junaid Siddique is one of the most experienced seamers on the side. This bowling deck comprises a fine blend of pacers and spinners.
UAE Playing XI: Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Waseem (c), Mayank Kumar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Sohaib Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, and Muhammad Jawadullah.
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