The United Arab Emirates will compete in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Canada, making it one of the most challenging groups in the tournament. Led by Muhammad Waseem, the UAE will rely on their improving batting depth, disciplined bowling unit and growing experience at the international level. Key group-stage matches against Canada and competitive performances against the higher-ranked sides will be crucial as the UAE aim to make their mark in the tournament.
UAE Upcoming Matches in T20 World Cup 2026
New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
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Match starts at Feb 10, 3pm IST
3pm IST | 2:30pm PKT | 4:30am EST | 9:30am GMT | 3pm LOCAL
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Canada
United Arab Emirates
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Match starts at Feb 13, 3pm IST
3pm IST | 2:30pm PKT | 4:30am EST | 9:30am GMT | 3pm LOCAL
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Afghanistan
United Arab Emirates
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Match starts at Feb 16, 11am IST
11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL
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South Africa
United Arab Emirates
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Match starts at Feb 18, 11am IST
11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL
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Updated Squad of UAE for T20 World Cup
Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, and Mayank Kumar strengthen the UAE batting unit alongside the experienced Muhammad Waseem (Captain), who leads from the front with his aggressive stroke play. The all-round group adds balance through batting all-rounders Dhruv Parashar and Alishan Sharafu, while bowling all-round support comes from Harshit Kaushik. The wicket-keeping duties are handled by Aryansh Sharma. The bowling attack features depth and variety with Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, and Haider Ali, giving the side a well-rounded bowling unit.
Muhammad Waseem (Captain), Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Mayank Kumar, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Aryansh Sharma, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali