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NZ vs CAN Today Match Prediction, 31st Match, Group D – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | T20 World Cup 2026
NZ vs CAN Today Match Prediction 31st Match: New Zealand (NZ) and Canada (CAN) are set to lock horns in the 31st Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for New Zealand vs Canada, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Tuesday, February 16, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.
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NZ vs CAN Today Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | New Zealand is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Tim Seifert (NZ), Navneet Dhaliwal (CAN) |
| Most Wickets | Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Saad Bin Zafar (CAN) |
| Most SIX | New Zealand to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | New Zealand to hit more 4s |
NZ vs CAN Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
New Zealand had made a grand opening in this tournament. However, they lost their recent match against South Africa by 7 wickets. Mark Chapman scored 48 off 26 balls, while Daryl Mitchell added 32 runs off 24 balls. In the bowling section, Rachin Ravindra, Jimmy Neesham and Lockie Ferguson picked up one wicket each.
New Zealand Team Strength Players:
Finn Allen provided a quick start, scoring 31 runs off 17 balls against SA.
Mark Chapman will anchor the inning in the middle, scoring 48 off 26 balls.
Tim Seifert, with a total of 167 runs, is the leading run scorer for NZ.
Mitchell Santner will lead the team, and his presence provides balance to the team.
Lockie Ferguson With a total of 4 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker for NZ.
Also Read – NZ vs CAN Dream11 Prediction (31st Match, Group D), in Chennai, Feb 17, 2026
Canada (CAN) Team Analysis
On the other hand, Canada is still waiting for their first victory in this series, losing two consecutive matches in a row. They lost the recent match against the United Arab Emirates by 5 wickets. Harsh Thaker scored 50 off 41 balls, while Navneet Dhaliwal added 34 runs off 28 balls. In the bowling section, Saad Bin Zafar picked up three wickets.
Canada Team Strength Players:
Navneet Dhaliwal, with a total of 98 runs, is the leading run scorer for CAN.
Harsh Thaker, the right-hander, played a crucial knock of 50 off 41 balls.
Shreyas Movva has been scoring 30 runs thus far at an average of 15.00.
Dilpreet Bajwa is likely to open the innings and will be responsible for providing a quick start.
Saad Bin Zafar, with a total of 3 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker for CAN.
NZ vs CAN 31st Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | NZ vs CAN 31st Match Preview |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jiohotstar, Star Sports Network |
New Zealand vs Canada: Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Probable XI:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Jimmy Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
Canada Probable XI:
Dilpreet Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (WK), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh Buttar, Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel
New Zealand vs Canada Today Match, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Tim Seifert is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tim Seifert | 3 | 3 | 1 | 167 | 89 | 83.50 | 93 | 179.57 | – | 2 | 7 | 20 |
| 2. Finn Allen | 3 | 3 | 1 | 116 | 84 | 58.00 | 69 | 168.12 | – | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 3. Mark Chapman | 3 | 2 | – | 76 | 48 | 38.00 | 43 | 176.74 | – | – | 3 | 8 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Canada today?
Navneet Dhaliwal is our pick to top-score for Canada.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Navneet Dhaliwal | 2 | 2 | – | 98 | 64 | 49.00 | 77 | 127.27 | – | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 2. Harsh Thaker | 2 | 2 | – | 83 | 50 | 41.50 | 70 | 118.57 | – | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 3. Shreyas Movva | 2 | 2 | – | 30 | 21 | 15.00 | 32 | 93.75 | – | – | – | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Lockie Ferguson to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 3 | 11.1 | 108 | 4 | 2/40 | 27.00 | 9.67 | 16.75 | – | – | – |
| 2. Matt Henry | 3 | 3 | 12 | 102 | 3 | 2/37 | 34.00 | 8.50 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 2 | 1/9 | 21.00 | 8.40 | 15.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Canada in the match?
Pick: Saad Bin Zafar to take the most wickets for Canada.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Saad Bin Zafar | 2 | 2 | 7 | 52 | 3 | 3/14 | 17.33 | 7.43 | 14.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Ansh Patel | 2 | 2 | 7 | 56 | 3 | 3/31 | 18.67 | 8.00 | 14.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Kaleem Sana | 2 | 2 | 8 | 67 | 1 | 1/29 | 67.00 | 8.38 | 48.00 | – | – | – |
New Zealand vs Canada: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect New Zealand to hit more sixes in this match
New Zealand vs Canada, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect New Zealand to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s NZ vs CAN 31st Match?
NZ has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, Tim Seifert is in fine form, which is another good sign for them.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing New Zealand to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
