New Zealand vs UAE Preview & Prediction | 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Group Stage

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New Zealand are hunting a second straight win, with UAE their latest opponents.

Date & time:

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India

Weather: Temperatures of 29c amid bright sunshine and light winds. 

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV

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New Zealand vs UAE prediction

New Zealand won a crucial first game against Afghanistan to put their first points on the board in Group D. What was a close match on paper saw the Black Caps bat excellently to chase down 183 with just over two overs to spare, their highest ever successful run chase in Men’s T20 World Cup history. Tim Seifert was key to them winning, hitting a crucial 65 from 42 balls to help ice the chase.

UAE aren’t as strong a team as Afghanistan and certainly don’t have the individual quality in comparison, so New Zealand would hope for an easier assignment here. Whilst that certainly can’t be guaranteed in a format such as this, any outcome other than victory for Mitchell Santner’s men would be a shock.

New Zealand vs UAE tip: New Zealand to win