The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues its thrilling journey as New Zealand takes on Canada in a crucial Match 31. Set against the backdrop of the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, this Group D clash is a vital opportunity for the Black Caps to solidify their standing, while Canada searches for a historic upset.
Whether you are following from India, New Zealand, or North America, here is your complete guide to the live streaming and telecast details.
Match Preview: Kiwis Aim for Super 8 Dominance
New Zealand enters this contest after a mixed run, having recently suffered a setback against South Africa. Currently sitting second in Group D, the Mitchell Santner-led side needs a clinical performance to ensure they remain on track for the Super 8s. However, they will be without the services of pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson, who has returned home for the birth of his child.
Canada, led by Dilpreet Bajwa, has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency, particularly in their bowling department. After losses to South Africa and the UAE, the “Canucks” will be looking to their experienced all-rounders like Saad Bin Zafar and top-scorer Harsh Thaker to challenge the New Zealand lineup on the spin-friendly tracks of Chennai.
Key Match Details
- Fixture: New Zealand vs Canada, Match 31 (Group D)
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai, India
- Time: 11:00 AM IST | 5:30 AM GMT | 6:30 PM NZDT (Feb 17)
Broadcasting & Live Streaming Guide
Fans can catch the action live across several platforms depending on their region:
| Region | TV Channel | Digital Streaming |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar App & Website |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Canada / USA | Willow TV | Willow.tv / Willow App |
| UK / Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | NOW |
| Australia | — | Prime Video |
Pitch and Conditions at Chepauk
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is famous for its “slow and low” nature. In February, the Chennai heat can be a factor even for morning games.
- Spin Advantage: The pitch is expected to offer significant turn, making Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi extremely dangerous for New Zealand.
- Toss Factor: Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first to avoid the pitch slowing down further in the second innings.
Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy/Ben Sears.
Canada: Navneet Dhaliwal, Aaron Johnson, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Ravinderpal Singh, Shreyas Movva (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Jaskarandeep Singh.