February 13, 2026
Aryansh Sharma starred for UAE, remaining unbeaten on 74 off 53 balls, striking 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 139.62. Sharma reached his fifty in 41 balls, providing stability after early wickets fell. Captain Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu fell cheaply, leaving the team slightly under pressure during the powerplay.
By the 14th over, UAE was 82/4, with Sharma holding the innings together while Sohaib Khan started to accelerate.
Sohaib Khan then joined Sharma to launch a blistering partnership, scoring 51 off just 29 balls, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes. The duo added 50 runs in just 28 balls for the fifth wicket, lifting UAE to a competitive total of 154/5 in 19.4 overs.
Bowler Saad Bin Zafar provided the only resistance for Canada, claiming 3 wickets for 14 runs in a tight spell. Jaskaran Singh and Kaleem Sana also chipped in with one wicket each but struggled to contain the UAE batters.
With contributions from Sharma and Khan anchoring the innings, UAE finished confidently with a 5-wicket win. The team showcased a mix of patience and aggression, highlighting their T20 World Cup credentials.