Canada vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026 highlights: Aryansh Sharma, Sohaib Khan help UAE beat Canada by five wickets

GAME OVER! The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have scripted an incredible five-wicket win over Canada in their 2026 T20 World Cup group stage match in New Delhi.

Chasing 151, UAE were at one stage in trouble at 66/4. However, Aryansh Sharma (74*) and Sohaib Khan (51) forged an 84-run stand for the fifth wicket, which eventually led the Asian side to victory.

Kaleem Sana bowls his final over. Aryansh Sharma punishes him for a couple of boundaries. Kaleem concedes a costly no-ball, and a free-hit follows.

Sohaib hits a four on the free-hit delivery, finding the fine leg fence. He gets to his half-century in the next ball with a brace. 18 runs come off the over. UAE need eight runs to win from the last six balls.

UAE 143/4 (18 overs; Target 151)

Another big over for UAE as 13 runs come from it. UAE need 26 runs from two overs, which means they have to go at 13 runs per over. Aryansh Sharma (56*) and Sohaib Khan (45). Can they pull off a victory?

UAE 125/4 (8 overs; Target 151)

Dilon Heyliger bowls the 17th over of the chase. It's a big one for UAE with 17 runs coming from it. Sohaib Khan slams a couple of massive sixes and one four in this over. UAE also have Aryansh Sharma at the other end.

UAE 112/4 (17 overs; Target 151)

Seven runs come off Jaskaran Singh's second over. This includes a boundary from Sohaib Khan, and UAE need more of these if they are to win this match.

UAE 95/4 (16 overs; Target 151)

Five more overs to go, and the match is sill well-balanced. UAE need 63 runs to win from 30 balls with six wickets remaining. ix runs come from Dilon Heyliger's over.

UAE 88/4 (15 overs; Target 151)

UAE have been losing wickets at regular intervals, but Aryansh Sharma has stood tall for them. He gets to his half-century in 41 balls, hitting four fours and two sixes.

UAE 82/4 (14 overs; Target 151)

Saad Bin Zafar has struck once again, this time with the dismissal of Harshit Kaushik. Harshit attempts a slogsweep but ends up holing out top Nicholas Kirton at deep midwicket.

UAE 68/4 (13 overs; Target 151)

OUT! UAE lose another wicket as Saad Bin Zafar gets rid of Mayank Kumar. Mayank lofted on this occasion, but miscued it and found Kaleem Sana at long-on.

UAE 65/3 (12 overs; Target 151)

We're halfway through the chase, and this match could go either way. Aryansh Sharma has been the key batter for UAE in this run chase, and if they are to win this match, UAE will need Aryansh to stay till the end. Nine runs from the 10th over.

UAE 59/2 (10 overs; Target 151)

OUT! UAE get another wicket as Alishan Sharafu is dismissed by Saad Bin Zafar. Sharafu goes for lofted cover drive, but he finds Nicholas Kirton taking the catch at extra cover.

UAE 43/2 (8 overs; Target 151)

UAE finally enjoy a productive over after getting off to a slow start to their chase. Jaskaran Singh is into the attack, and he is punished by Aryansh Sharma, who hits a four and a six in this over. It's the end of the powerplay.

UAE 39/1 (6 overs; Target 151)

OUT! UAE have lost their captain Muhammad Waseem early on in their run chase against Canada. Kaleem Sana got rid of Waseem, who is caught by Navneet Dhaliwal in the midwicket circle.

UAE 14/1 (3 overs; Target 151)

UAE's run chase against Canada is underway. It's a tidy over from Kaleem Sana, left-arm medium pacer, with just four runs coming from it.

UAE 4/0 (1 over; Target 151)

Welcome back. Time for UAE's run chase. Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Aryansh Sharma will open the batting. Kaleem Sana will open the bowling for Canada.

UAE have restricted Canada to 150/7 from 20 overs with Junaid Siddique (5/35) being the pick of the bowlers. Harsh Thaker top-scored for Canada with 50 runs, whereas Navneet Dhaliwal (34) also played a crucial role.

UAE need 151 runs to win. Stay tuned for their run chase, ewhich will begin shortly.

Junaid Siddique gets his fourth wicket as he gets rid of Shreyas Movva, who is caught by the cover fielder Alishan Sharafu.

Harsh Thaker has carried Canada almost throghout the innings, and he gets to his half-century in 40 balls. His knock has consisted of two fours and three sixes.

Harsh Thaker is nearing a fine half-century against UAE. Despite losing wickets at the other end, Harsh has stood tall and has carried Canada in this innings.

CAN 127/4 (17 overs)

OUT! Canada lose their fourth wicket as Navneet Dhaliwal departs. There was a direct hit at the wicketkeeper's end, and it was indeed a tight call. The bat was seemingly grounded just outside the crease, and it failed to cross the line. Mohammad Arfan was the player with the throw from short fine leg.

CAN 100/4 (14 overs)

Muhammad Arfan is back into the attack He gets punished in the over as Harsh Thaker smashes over deep backward square leg foen runs from the over. The partnership between Thaker and Dhaliwal is now worth 43 runs.

CAN 81/3 (11 overs)

Canada are in recovery mode after losing three quick wickets. This partnership between Harsh Thaker and Navneet Dhaliwal will be crucial for Canada if they want to get to a total like 160-170.

CAN 63/3 (9 overs)

Canada have lost their third wicket against UAE. Left-arm medium pacer Muhammad Jawadullah struck in his very first ball to dismiss Nicholas Kirton, who was caught by wicketkeeper Aryansh Sharma.

CAN 39/3 (6 overs)

Junaid Siddique has struck once again for UAE as Canada's second opener, Yuvraj Samra, departs. He is caught by Alishan Sharafu at mid-on. Canada in a spot of bother early on.

CAN 28/2 (4 overs)

UAE have got their breakthrough as Junaid Siddique gets rid of Dilpreet Bajwa, who is caught by Muhammad Waseem at mid-off.

CAN 19/1 (3 overs)

Quite a good start from Canada as six runs come off the first over. Spinner Haider Ali is brought into the attack and gets punished for a boundary by Dilpreet Bajwa in the second ball of the over. It was a short and wide ball from Haider, and Bajwa played the cut through point for four runs.

CAN 6/0 (1 over)

Players of both teams have assembled in the stadium for the national anthems before the match gets underway. First, UAE's national anthem is being played, and that is followed by Canada's. We are just moments away from the start of the match.

Canada playing XI: Dilpreet Bajwa(Captain), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva, Saad Bin Zafar, Dilon Heyliger, Jaskaran Singh, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel

UAE playing XI: Muhammad Waseem(Captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

Canada have won the toss in New Delhi and will bat first against UAE. Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa says Canada are unchanged, and adds that they are looking to put pressure on UAE. UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem says that they were looking to bat first as well.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the 2026 T20 World Cup Group D match between Canada and United Arab Emirates. Both teams are coming off losses in their respective previous matches, and will be looking to clinch their first win today.