UAE Defeats Canada in Men’s T20 World Cup Match
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Canada in their Group D clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Aryansh Sharma’s unbeaten 74 and Sohaib Khan’s powerful 51 played a pivotal role in UAE’s success.
Canada, batting first on a used pitch, was restricted to 150/7 by Junaid Siddique’s impressive five-wicket haul. This set the stage for an intense battle that saw UAE emerging victorious thanks to an outstanding 84-run partnership between Aryansh and Sohaib.
Despite a shaky start, with UAE slipping to 66/4 in pursuit of 151, Aryansh Sharma’s composed innings and Sohaib Khan’s aggressive batting turned the game around. Sohaib’s explosive knock, which included four sixes and four boundaries, changed the momentum of the match and helped UAE secure their first win of the tournament.
Sharma’s anchoring role in the chase, with six fours and three sixes off 53 deliveries, was crucial. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Saad Bin Zafar was the standout performer for Canada, with figures of 3-14, but it wasn’t enough to stop UAE’s late surge.
The match was a testament to UAE’s resilience and ability to capitalize on crucial partnerships, ultimately outplaying Canada in a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup.
