United Arab Emirates defeated Canada by 5 wickets in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Friday 13 February 2026, with the match starting at 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Arun Jaitley Stadium holds 41,000 spectators and is one of cricket’s oldest grounds in India, located in the heart of New Delhi.

This was an Associate versus Associate fixture that carried real tournament significance for both nations. UAE’s 5-wicket win meant they picked up crucial points in a Group D that contained powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa. Canada, as 2024 co-hosts, needed wins over the Associate nations to stay in contention.

The United Arab Emirates are a consistent presence in Associate cricket, leveraging the Gulf region’s large South Asian diaspora population. The UAE draws its cricket talent from a multicultural community where love of the game is deep and widespread. Their experience navigating ICC events has made them technically sound and mentally resilient under tournament pressure.

Canada co-hosted the 2024 T20 World Cup, giving them the platform and exposure to accelerate their cricket development. Their multicultural squad reflects Canada’s own diversity, drawing players from South Asian, Caribbean, and other cricketing backgrounds who have made Canada their home. The 2026 tournament was their chance to show that their 2024 participation was a foundation rather than a ceiling.

UAE’s 5-wicket win gave them an important boost in their Group D campaign, demonstrating that their experience at ICC events translates into results when the pressure is on.

Timezone conversions for the 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: London: 09:30 GMT, New York: 04:30 EST, Sydney: 20:30 AEDT.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. This Associate encounter was one of several matches that shaped the group standings in ways that mattered right through to the final day of group play.

For timezone conversions, check Delhi time, Canada time, and United Arab Emirates time.