UAE T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule, Venues & Complete Player List
The T20 World Cup 2026 is about to begin, and the United Arab Emirates has decided to enter the tournament with renewed passion and determination, just like the other teams.
The UAE team looks quite competitive in the T20 format because their squad has shown strong performances in this format. They are considered one of the better teams in limited-overs cricket. The UAE team has already participated in the World Cup three times before, in 2014, 2022, and now for the third time in 2026 as part of Group D.
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UAE World Cup 2026
In the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, UAE is part of Group D. In this group, UAE will play its league matches against South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Canada. UAE’s fate in the tournament will depend on its performance in these matches, whether it can secure a place in the Super Eight stage or not. From each group, two teams will qualify for the Super Eight round.
| Team | United Arab Emirates |
| Apearence | 3rd Time (2014, 2022, 2026) |
| First Match | February 10, 2026 |
| Venue City | Chennai & New Delhi |
| World Cup Matches so far | 6 matches (1 win 5 lost) |
UAE First Match of T20 World Cup
In the World Cup 2026, UAE will play its first match on February 10, 2026, against New Zealand. This match will be played in Chennai, and facing a mature team like New Zealand will provide a solid start to the tournament.
The UAE match will begin at 2:30 PM at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and a large number of fans are expected to attend.
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UAE T20 World Cup Match Schedule
After participating in the T20 World Cup for the third time, the UAE team looks very confident. However, it is part of a tough group, where it will face strong teams like South Africa, New Zealand, and Afghanistan.
The complete list of all UAE matches is given in the table below, which includes the timetable, UAE match schedule, and the complete match list.
| Match No. | Date & Time (IST) | Opponent Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM | New Zealand vs UAE | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 2 | Feb 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Canada vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Afghanistan vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 4 | Feb 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM | South Africa vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
UAE T20 World Cup Squad 2026
UAE has announced its 15-member squad for the World Cup 2026. Once again, the captaincy will be handled by Muhammad Waseem, who is a hard-hitting batsman and is considered the backbone of UAE’s batting unit.
Along with some young talent, experienced players will also be part of the UAE squad as usual. These players have been selected for the World Cup based on their expertise and experience.
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Waseem (C) | Opening Batter / Captain |
| 2 | Alishan Sharafu | Batter |
| 3 | Aryansh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 4 | Dhruv Parashar | All-rounder |
| 5 | Haider Ali | Left-arm Spinner |
| 6 | Harshit Kaushik | All-rounder |
| 7 | Junaid Siddique | Fast Bowler |
| 8 | Mayank Kumar | All-rounder |
| 9 | Muhammad Arfan | Bowler |
| 10 | Muhammad Farooq | All-rounder |
| 11 | Muhammad Jawadullah | Fast Bowler |
| 12 | Muhammad Zohaib | Batter |
| 13 | Rohid Khan | Bowler |
| 14 | Sohaib Khan | Batter |
| 15 | Simranjeet Singh | All-rounder |
UAE Match Ticket Price in Chennai and New Delhi Stadium
The UAE team will play its league matches at venues in India. It will play its first match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The remaining three matches, which will be against Canada, Afghanistan, and South Africa, will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
If we talk about ticket prices, the ICC has set affordable ticket rates. The starting price for a general ticket is around 350 to 500 Indian rupees. However, tickets for premium or luxury stands can cost thousands of rupees or even more.
FAQ
The UAE has qualified for the T20 World Cup three times. They previously participated in 2014 (Bangladesh) and 2022 (Australia), and the 2026 edition in India and Sri Lanka will be their third appearance.
The opening batter Muhammad Waseem will lead the 15-member UAE squad. He has been captaining the side for the last three years.
UAE will play their matches at two iconic Indian venues, including MA Chidambaram Stadium & Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi.
