United Arab Emirates pulled off a big comeback on February 13, 2026, as they beat Canada by 5 wickets in Match 20 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Canada won the toss and chose to bat first, but they could not turn a solid start into a match-winning total.
Chasing 151, UAE held their nerve in the last few overs and finished the job in 19.4 overs. Aryansh Sharma played the innings of the chase with a calm and powerful unbeaten 74.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 150/7 | 20 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151/5 | 19.4 |
Result: United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets
Thaker’s 50 Lifts Canada, But UAE Strike Back Late
Canada lost early wickets, and that kept the run rate in check. Navneet Dhaliwal tried to keep the innings moving with 34 off 28 balls.
Harsh Thaker then gave Canada a fighting total. He scored 50 off 41 and hit three sixes, but wickets at the back end stopped Canada from pushing past 160.
UAE’s key moment came through Junaid Siddique. He ripped through the middle and death overs with a five-wicket haul, and Canada finished on 150 for 7.
Top Batting Performances
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma* | UAE | 74* | 53 | 6 | 3 |
| Sohaib Khan | UAE | 51 | 29 | 4 | 4 |
| Harsh Thaker | CAN | 50 | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Navneet Dhaliwal | CAN | 34 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
Aryansh Sharma, Sohaib Khan Finish the Chase Under Pressure
UAE lost a few wickets, and the chase looked tight for a phase. Aryansh Sharma stayed composed and kept rotating strike. He also picked the right balls to attack.
Sohaib Khan changed the tempo with a 29-ball 51. His boundary bursts reduced the required rate and forced Canada to defend with fewer options at the death.
Canada fought with the ball, especially through Saad Bin Zafar, who claimed three wickets and gave away only 14 runs in his four overs. Still, UAE crossed the line in 19.4 overs to seal the win by five wickets.
Top Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | UAE | 4 | 35 | 5 | 8.80 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | UAE | 4 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Saad Bin Zafar | CAN | 4 | 14 | 3 | 3.50 |
| Kaleem Sana | CAN | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
Player of the Match: Aryansh Sharma
Aryansh Sharma led the chase with a mature unbeaten 74 off 53 balls. He mixed patience with clean hitting and stayed there till the end.
This win keeps UAE in the hunt in Group D and gives them momentum for the next games. Canada will feel the impact of leaving runs on the table after reaching 96 for 4 and then losing wickets late.
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