Fans will watch New Zealand take on Canada in the thirty-first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo on 17th.th February 11:00 am IST.
Get the best NZ vs CAN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 31.scheduled tribe ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
NZ vs CAN Match Preview:
A new rivalry will begin in Chennai when New Zealand face Canada for the first time in T20Is in the thirty-first match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, 17th February 2026. Furthermore, this Group D contest will begin at 11:00 AM IST, and New Zealand will be aiming to make a quick comeback after their recent defeat. Meanwhile, Canada will step into a high-pressure challenge in search of their first point. The Chepauk pitch generally favors spinners in the morning due to its grip and turn. Therefore, New Zealand will likely use their slower bowling options to control the pace and put Canada under early pressure.
New Zealand are currently second in the Group D points table with four points from three matches. In contrast, Canada is in the bottom fifth position with zero points, which increases their sense of urgency. Furthermore, New Zealand come into this match having suffered a seven-wicket defeat against South Africa in Ahmedabad, where they failed to defend a competitive score. On the other hand, Canada reached Chennai after losing a close match against UAE by five wickets, where they won the match in the last over. As a result, New Zealand will look to regain momentum, while Canada will have to perform almost at their best to stay alive.
Mark Chapman fought hard for New Zealand in the last match, scoring 48 runs from 26 balls, while Daryl Mitchell added stability with 32 runs. However, their bowlers could not stop South Africa from successfully chasing. Meanwhile, Canada got a strong effort from Harsh Thakar, who scored 50 off 41 balls to take the team past 150. Furthermore, Saad bin Zafar impressed with 3 for 14, yet the bowlers failed to defend the total. Since these teams have never played each other in T20Is, the competition remains uncertain. Nevertheless, New Zealand have more depth, and hence they will enter Chennai as clear favourites.
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NZ vs CAN head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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new zealand |
0 |
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Canada |
0 |
NZ vs CAN Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
29°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spinners |
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Average score of first innings |
156 |
Records of chasing teams:
New Zealand vs CAN Playing 11 (Expected):
New Zealand playing 11:
1) Finn Allen
2) Tim Seifert
3) Rachin Ravindra
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Mark Chapman
6) Daryl Mitchell
7) Mitchell Santner
8) James Neesham
9) Matt Henry
10) Lockie Ferguson
11) Jacob Duffy
canada playing 11: :
1) Yuvraj Samra
2) Dilpreet Bajwa
3) Navneet Dhaliwal
4) Nicholas Kirton
5) Shreyas Movva
6) Harsh Thakar
7) Saad bin Zafar
8) Jaskaran Singh
9) Dylan Heiliger
10) Kalim Sana
11) Ansh Patel
NZ vs CAN Dream11 Hot Picks for Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Tim Seifert – Showing fearless intent at the top for New Zealand, the aggressive opening batsman has scored 167 runs so far in the tournament with fluent strokeplay. |
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Finn Allen – brought explosive right-handed batsmanship to New Zealand, attacking the bowling consistently from the start and scoring 116 runs so far in this tournament. |
Raises up:
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Harsh Thaker – Displaying impressive all-round quality for Canada, the right-handed batsman and off-break bowler has scored 84 runs in a composed and impressive performance so far in this tournament. |
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Glenn Phillips – Bringing valuable versatility to New Zealand, the right-handed batsman and off-break bowler has scored 43 runs and taken 1 wicket with his pace all-round contribution so far in this tournament. |
Budget Selection:
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Nicholas Kirton – A stylish left-handed batsman from Canada, he also bowls valuable right-arm off-breaks, providing the team with excellent all-round depth. |
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Dilpreet Bajwa – Providing a strong start for Canada, the right-handed opening batsman plays with confidence and intent, setting an excellent platform at the top of the order. |
NZ vs CAN ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen |
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vice captain |
Glenn Phillips and Harsh Thakar |
NZ vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Tim Seifert©, Finn Allen
- Batsmen- Navneet Dhaliwal, Rachin Ravindra
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips (Vice Captain), Harsh Thakar, Saad Bin Zafar
- Bowlers- Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Ansh Patel
NZ vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert, Finn Allen ©
- Batsmen- Mark Chapman, Navneet Dhaliwal, Rachin Ravindra
- All-rounder – James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Harsh Thakar (Vice Captain), Saad Bin Zafar
- Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
NZ vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 31 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Cole McConchie |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Ravinder Singh |
7.0 credit |
No |
NZ vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 31 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Tim Seifert |
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gl captaincy option |
finn allen |
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choice of punt |
Mark Chapman and James Neesham |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-4-3 |
NZ vs CAN Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the depth and quality of the team, New Zealand will be expected to win this match.
