CAN vs NZ Today Match Prediction & Analysis: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Canada vs New Zealand | T20 WC 2026 Match 31
- Published: February 16, 2026
- Updated: February 16, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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Canada vs New Zealand 31st Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises an important Group D clash at Chepauk, Chennai. In this CAN vs NZ today match, Canada are under pressure after losing both their games, including a 5-wicket defeat to UAE in their previous outing. Their batting unit has struggled to post competitive totals, and they now face one of the strongest sides in the group.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have won two out of three matches despite suffering a 7-wicket loss to South Africa in their last game. The Black Caps are currently well placed in the points table and a win here would almost confirm their Super 8 qualification. With explosive batters like Tim Seifert and Finn Allen in form and a bowling attack suited to Chepauk conditions, New Zealand look stronger on paper. Based on current form, squad depth, and venue record, this CAN vs NZ match prediction leans heavily in favor of the Black Caps.
CAN vs NZ Match Details
- Match: Canada vs New Zealand – 31st Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
CAN vs NZ Pitch Report – M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
Chepauk has offered balanced conditions in this T20 World Cup, with first-innings scores of 182, 173, and 196. The pitch is good for batting early on but slows down as the game progresses, allowing spinners to dominate the middle overs.
- Balanced wicket overall
- First-innings totals this tournament: 182, 173, 196
- High turn for spinners in middle overs
- Two-paced surface for pacers
- Batting becomes tougher as ball gets older
Weather Report – Chennai
- Temperature: Around 27–32°C
- Conditions: Mostly sunny and hot
- Rain Chances: Low
- Wind Speed: Light to moderate from northeast
- Humidity: Moderate
Expect a full game with hot conditions testing player endurance.
CAN vs NZ HEAD TO HEAD
This will be the first T20 World Cup meeting between the two sides.
Probable Top Performers – CAN vs NZ
Batters to Watch
- Tim Seifert (NZ) – 167 runs in this tournament
- Finn Allen (NZ) – 116 runs in this tournament
- Harsh Thaker (CAN) – 83 runs in this tournament
Bowlers to Watch
- Matt Henry (NZ) – 3 wickets in this tournament
- Mitchell Santner (NZ) – Can exploit Chepauk’s turn in middle overs.
- Saad Bin Zafar (CAN) – 3 wickets in this tournament
CAN vs NZ Predicted Playing 11
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy
Canada Predicted Playing 11
Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel
CAN vs NZ Toss Prediction
Chepauk has seen strong first-innings totals this tournament, and teams may prefer setting a target.
Toss Prediction: To Bat
CAN vs NZ Match Prediction
New Zealand have a stronger and more experienced squad with in-form batters like Tim Seifert and Finn Allen. Canada have struggled for consistency, losing both matches so far. Considering form, squad depth, and venue record, New Zealand are firm favorites in this CAN vs NZ today match prediction.
Prediction: New Zealand to Win
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❓FAQs
New Zealand are strong favorites based on form and squad strength.
This will be the first T20 World Cup meeting between Canada and New Zealand.
The match will begin at 11:00 AM on 17 February 2026.