Chennai
MA Chidambaram Stadium
183
34
23
Canada
CAN
173/4 (20.0)
Canada chose to BAT
New Zealand
NZ
176/2 (15.1)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
CAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team | T20 World Cup 2026

Published on Feb 15, 2026

CAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team | T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup action shifts to Chennai as New Zealand prepares to face Canada.They are heavy favorites at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. However, Canada has shown glimpses of fight through Navneet Dhaliwal, and on a surface that aids slower bowlers, they will look to challenge the Kiwis. Here is everything you need to know to create your best fantasy teams for major leagues.

Match Details

  • Match: Canada vs New Zealand
  • Date: 17 Feb 2026
  • Time: 11:00 IST
  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Chennai is expected to be warm and humid. Temperatures will hover around 30°C to 32°C with high humidity levels. There is negligible chance of rain, so we expect a full game. The Dew factor might come into play during the second innings, potentially making chasing slightly easier as the ball skids on.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is traditionally known to assist spinners, but recent stats suggest a balanced contest. In the last 5 matches, the Avg Runs is 160, indicating it is not a complete dustbowl. Interestingly, pacers have taken 30 wickets compared to 26 wickets by spinners recently.

Fantasy Takeaway: While spinners are crucial at Chepauk, do not ignore death over pacers who use variations. A score of 170+ is highly competitive here.

Team Form & Head to-Head

Canada

  • Last 5 Matches: L L L L W
  • Form: Struggling for consistency, having lost their last four games. Their batting has been fragile against top tier bowling.
  • H2H: 0 Wins against New Zealand.

New Zealand

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W L W
  • Form: In excellent touch, winning three on the trot. Their batting lineup is firing, and the bowlers are executing plans well.
  • H2H: 0 Wins (No recent T20 history vs Canada).

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • New Zealand: The squad looks fully fit. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are locked in as the openers.
  • Canada: No major injury concerns reported. Navneet Dhaliwal remains their key batter.

Probable Playing XI

Canada

Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel

New Zealand

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

Key Players to Watch

  • Tim Seifert: He is currently unstoppable. With 154 runs in the series and a massive 160 average fantasy points, he is the top captaincy candidate for this T20 match.
  • Finn Allen: An aggressive opener who can exploit the powerplay. He has scored 85 runs in the series and strikes at a high rate.
  • Navneet Dhaliwal: The backbone of the Canadian batting. He has scored 98 runs in the series and is essential for stabilizing the innings.
  • Harsh Thaker: A valuable all rounder for Canada. With 83 runs and off break bowling skills, he suits the Chennai conditions perfectly.
  • Lockie Ferguson: His raw pace has earned him 3 wickets in the series. He is a genuine wicket taker in the death overs.
  • Glenn Phillips: A dynamic player who contributes with bat and ball. He has 42 runs and 1 wicket, making him a great utility pick.
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Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Tim Seifert
  • Finn Allen
  • Mitchell Santner

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Ansh Patel: As a leg spinner (LWS), he could be lethal on the Chennai track. He has picked up 3 wickets in the series so far.
  • Saad Bin Zafar: The veteran spinner has also taken 3 wickets and can contribute handy runs down the order.

Match Prediction / Outlook

Given the current form and squad depth, New Zealand is the clear favorite to win. Their batters are scoring heavily, and their bowlers have the experience to exploit the MA Chidambaram Stadium conditions. Canada will need a miracle from their spinners to cause an upset.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on current stats and expert understanding. Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup CAN vs NZ players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Daryl MitchellNZBAT273RHB2435358238830.64136.7528620RM106862.225.819.516.324/32144344.313357066.7632.982.812.69204000
Rachin RavindraNZBAT133LHB1201321787020.35139.348281SLA82792.720.827.3716.934/1155335.310613233.3363.888.437.0231099700
Glenn PhillipsNZALL286RHB26439728111632.36141.3252931OB67321.833.48.7522.903/616835616843166.7478.099.779.642178134028
Matt HenryNZBOWL186RHB88376384412.5147.34076RFM1792243.522.898.2716.655/1872348.71469333.31082.476.958.328470430
Finn AllenNZWK182RHB1798525915130.75176.473980910180-84377.3232116066.7282.5216.4616.4911393500
Mark ChapmanNZBAT227LHB19530431710426.16136.1825536SLA39222.129.637.9622.303/228935215676066.7533.22.092.27194000
James NeeshamNZALL339LHB2757346709723.11141.4713577RMF2842812.725.079.0416.655/221343339923133.3846.091.972.867510470
Saad Bin ZafarCANALL73LHB39184933323.47120.24057SLA68743.519.296.0519.103/824270.514116350776.531.563.665530490
Dilpreet BajwaCANBAT17RHB1733975628.35133.22451OB3113210.661801/215235701110240.091.892.545652-40
Navneet DhaliwalCANBAT50RHB48913267034126.889158RMF741.618.56.7216.501/1118289178980100373.114.074.8412201600
Dilon HeyligerCANBOWL56RHB34193743024.93162.6050RM5554322.447.2918.435/1612223461000915.060.180.3365314350
Nicholas KirtonCANALL39LHB3767706924.83123.79280741.324.2510.7713.501/312228568050533.860.721.34176200
Shreyas MovvaCANWK24RHB2053463723.06108.12033000-252275430050615.790.570.65184000
Harsh ThakerCANALL50RHB3897065324.34123.64171OB43392.919.826.119.414/2012278.5157830100478.963.085.99167300
Tim SeifertNZWK316RHB29136741212529.06136.6431017000-2283115.7347167066.7185.8424.3312.481312800
Jacob DuffyNZBOWL168RHB6030237247.9128.8025RFM1621893.425.138.517.795/1849327.3820233.31165.083.55.39460420
Kyle JamiesonNZBOWL100RHB55284944518.29126.99052RFM991123.526.288.3918.736/725000000946.995.295.2710400360
Cole McConchieNZALL143RHB1141920118421.16123.99222OB120882.728.97.7122.414/3156000000731.552.792.92220-20
Jaskaran SinghCANBOWL37RHB26122826020.14154.94137RM36353.325.147.4120.314/254223.54741501013.150.190.3315100-28
Yuvraj SamraCANBAT16LHB1534426336.83160.72366RM1226.56.5602/132218.5371700121.491.241.47121419400
Ansh PatelCANBOWL9RHB2166612001LWS762.614.54.831802/7125911803501147.660.61.322130-10
Shivam SharmaCANBAT10RHB20241512218.1803OB10173.19.295.1210.814/14300000089.950.40.5314100-28
Completed matches of Canada
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
13 Feb - 03:00 PMDelhiCanadaCANUnited Arab EmiratesUAE150/7 (20.0)154/5 (19.4) U.A.E. won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 11:00 AMChennaiCanadaCANNew ZealandNZ173/4 (20.0)176/2 (15.1) New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
19 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiAfghanistanAFGCanadaCAN200/4 (20.0)118/8 (20.0) Afghanistan won by 82 runs
Completed matches of New Zealand
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 Feb - 11:00 AMChennaiAfghanistanAFGNew ZealandNZ182/6 (20.0)183/5 (17.5) New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 03:00 PMChennaiUnited Arab EmiratesUAENew ZealandNZ173/6 (20.0)175/0 (15.2) New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 11:00 AMChennaiCanadaCANNew ZealandNZ173/4 (20.0)176/2 (15.1) New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
25 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboNew ZealandNZSri LankaSL168/7 (20.0)107/8 (20.0) New Zealand won by 61 runs
27 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboNew ZealandNZEnglandENG159/7 (20.0)161/6 (19.3) England won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
04 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataSouth AfricaSANew ZealandNZ169/8 (20.0)173/1 (12.5) New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
08 Mar - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
Completed matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 Feb - 11:00 AMAfghanistanAFGNew ZealandNZ182/6 (20.0)183/5 (17.5) New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 03:00 PMUnited Arab EmiratesUAENew ZealandNZ173/6 (20.0)175/0 (15.2) New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
13 Feb - 07:00 PMUnited States of AmericaUSANetherlandsNED196/6 (20.0)103/10 (15.5) U.S.A. won by 93 runs
15 Feb - 03:00 PMUnited States of AmericaUSANamibiaNAM199/4 (20.0)168/6 (20.0) U.S.A. won by 31 runs
17 Feb - 11:00 AMCanadaCANNew ZealandNZ173/4 (20.0)176/2 (15.1) New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
19 Feb - 07:00 PMAfghanistanAFGCanadaCAN200/4 (20.0)118/8 (20.0) Afghanistan won by 82 runs
26 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDZimbabweZIM256/4 (20.0)184/6 (20.0) India won by 72 runs
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