Canada vs South Africa — Match 9, (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AK Markram
c Heyliger b Patel
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59 | 32 | 10 | 1 | 184 |
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Q de Kock
b Bajwa
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25 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 114 |
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RD Rickelton
c Thaker b Patel
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33 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 157 |
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D Brevis
c Kirton b Patel
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6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
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DA Miller
not out
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39 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 170 |
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T Stubbs
not out
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34 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 179 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleem Sana | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Dilon Heyliger | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.0 |
| Saad Bin Zafar | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.7 |
| Dilpreet Bajwa | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.0 |
| Jaskaran Singh | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.3 |
| Ansh Patel | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.8 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DS Bajwa
c de Kock b Ngidi
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🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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YS Samra
c de Kock b Ngidi
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12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
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NS Dhaliwal
c Stubbs b Bosch
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64 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 131 |
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NR Kirton
c Rabada b Ngidi
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4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133 |
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S Movva
b Rabada
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9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 82 |
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H Thaker
c Rabada b Ngidi
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33 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 114 |
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Saad Bin Zafar
c Bosch b Jansen
|
11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 92 |
|
Jaskaran Singh
c Stubbs b Jansen
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
D Heyliger
not out
|
4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
|
Kaleem Sana
not out
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 167 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 7.8 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.0 |
🏏 Match Preview — Canada vs South Africa
🇨🇦 Canada faces 🇿🇦 South Africa in the 9th Match of Group D in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
This is a classic underdog vs powerhouse encounter in what many are calling the “Group of Death.” South Africa will aim to start strongly, while Canada has a chance to create one of the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history.
📅 Match Details
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Match: Canada vs South Africa
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Date: February 9, 2026
Start Time
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Local (IST): 7:00 PM
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GMT: 1:30 PM
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PKT: 6:30 PM
Win Probability
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🇿🇦 South Africa — 72%
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🇨🇦 Canada — 28%
🧠 Pitch Report — Narendra Modi Stadium
Ahmedabad offers a balanced T20 surface with assistance for both batters and bowlers.
Key conditions:
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Average first-innings score: 189
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Large boundaries: 75m+
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Dew expected in second innings
Pacers can get early movement, while the dew factor later makes chasing easier.
☀️ Weather Conditions
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Temperature: 32°C
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Conditions: Hazy sunshine
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Humidity: Rising to 45%
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Rain: 0%
Dew in the second innings may reduce grip for spinners and help chasing teams.
⭐ Players to Watch
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⭐ Quinton de Kock 🇿🇦 — Dominant on flat Indian pitches and in strong SA20 form.
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⭐ Aiden Markram 🇿🇦 — Provides stability and useful spin on big grounds.
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⭐ Kaleem Sana 🇨🇦 — Canada’s main swing-bowling threat.
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⭐ Harsh Thaker 🇨🇦 — Record-holder for Canada’s fastest T20I fifty (16 balls).
⚔️ Key Battles
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Kaleem Sana 🇨🇦 vs Quinton de Kock 🇿🇦
Left-arm swing against an aggressive opener could define the powerplay. -
Harsh Thaker 🇨🇦 vs Kagiso Rabada 🇿🇦
Pace versus fearless hitting in the middle overs.
👥 Probable Playing XI
🇨🇦 Canada
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Navneet Dhaliwal
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Yuvraj Samra
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Nicholas Kirton
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Dilpreet Bajwa (c)
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Harsh Thaker
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Shreyas Movva (wk)
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Saad Bin Zafar
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Dilon Heyliger
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Shivam Sharma
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Kaleem Sana
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Ansh Patel
🇿🇦 South Africa
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Quinton de Kock (wk)
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Aiden Markram (c)
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Ryan Rickelton
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Dewald Brevis
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Tristan Stubbs
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David Miller
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Marco Jansen
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Kagiso Rabada
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Keshav Maharaj
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Anrich Nortje
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Lungi Ngidi / Kwena Maphaka
📊 Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever T20I meeting between 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇿🇦 South Africa.
It is also Canada’s first T20I against a Full Member nation since the 2024 World Cup.
📈 Recent Form
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🇨🇦 Canada: L, L, W, W, W
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🇿🇦 South Africa: W, W, L, L, L
Canada comes in after two warm-up losses, while South Africa recently won a home series vs West Indies (2–1).
🏟 Venue Notes & Milestones
Players with experience at Ahmedabad through IPL:
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Aiden Markram 🇿🇦
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David Miller 🇿🇦
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Kagiso Rabada 🇿🇦
Milestones:
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⭐ Quinton de Kock needs 34 runs to reach 2,600 T20I runs
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⭐ Kagiso Rabada needs 3 wickets for a personal milestone
Also:
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Dilpreet Bajwa 🇨🇦 (23) is one of the youngest captains in the tournament.
🔮 Match Prediction
South Africa’s experience, depth, and pace attack make them clear favorites. However, Canada’s swing bowling and fearless batting could make the early overs decisive.
If Canada can exploit new-ball movement, the match could become competitive quickly.
🎯 Fantasy Picks
Must-Have Picks
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⭐ Quinton de Kock
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⭐ Aiden Markram
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⭐ Kagiso Rabada
Differential Pick
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Harsh Thaker
❓ FAQs
What is the average T20 score at Narendra Modi Stadium?
The average first-innings T20I score in Ahmedabad is around 189.
Is Kagiso Rabada playing against Canada?
Yes — Kagiso Rabada 🇿🇦 is expected to play after returning from a rib injury.
How can Canada qualify for the Super 8s?
Canada will likely need at least one major win in Group D and a strong Net Run Rate to compete with teams like South Africa, Afghanistan, and 🇦🇪 UAE.
Match Squad
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Canada
Dilpreet Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel
South Africa vs Canada — Proteas Dominate Group D Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D encounter between South Africa (RSA) and Canada (CAN) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad turned into a commanding statement from the Proteas. A powerful batting display followed by clinical fast bowling ensured South Africa secured a convincing 57-run victory, boosting their Net Run Rate early in the tournament.
The match showcased modern T20 strategy — explosive powerplay batting, controlled middle-overs bowling, and a decisive death-overs acceleration phase that Canada could never recover from.
1st Innings
SOUTH AFRICA (RSA) 🇿🇦
Aiden Markram ⭐ 59 (32, 10×4, 1×6, SR 184.38)
Ryan Rickelton ⭐ 33 (21, 3×4, 1×6, SR 157.14)
David Miller ⭐ 39 (23, 1×4, 3×6, SR 169.57)
Tristan Stubbs ⭐ 34 (19, 2×4, 2×6, SR 178.95)
Quinton de Kock ⭐ 25 (22, 2×4, 0x6, SR 113.64)
Ansh Patel 🎯 4-0-31-3 (7.80)
Dilpreet Bajwa 🎯 4-0-40-1 (10.00)
Kaleem Sana 🎯 4-0-38-0 (9.50)
South Africa’s innings followed a near-perfect T20 blueprint. The Proteas raced to 66/0 in the powerplay, using the true Ahmedabad surface to maximize boundary scoring. Markram’s aggressive anchoring ensured momentum never dipped early.
Canada briefly fought back when Ansh Patel’s triple-strike spell reduced South Africa from 126/1 to 138/4, slowing the run-rate during the middle overs.
However, the match-defining phase arrived in the final five overs. The Miller–Stubbs partnership added 75 runs, pushing South Africa to 213/4, one of the highest totals at this venue in T20 internationals.
The death-overs scoring rate exceeded 12 runs per over, demonstrating elite finishing ability.
2nd Innings
CANADA (CAN) 🇨🇦
Navneet Dhaliwal ⭐ 64 (49, 7×4, 1×6, SR 130.61)
Harsh Thaker ⭐ 33 (29, 2×4, 2×6, SR 113.79)
Yuvraj Samra ⭐ 12 (8, 3×4, 0x6, SR 150.00)
Lungi Ngidi 🎯 4-0-31-4 (7.80)
Marco Jansen 🎯 4-0-30-2 (7.50)
Corbin Bosch 🎯 4-0-27-1 (6.80)
Kagiso Rabada 🎯 4-0-40-1 (10.00)
Canada’s chase collapsed almost immediately. Lungi Ngidi’s opening spell removed three batters inside three overs, leaving Canada at 26/3, effectively ending the contest during the powerplay.
Navneet Dhaliwal and Harsh Thaker attempted a rebuild with a 69-run partnership, stabilizing the innings briefly. But the required run rate climbed beyond control, and South Africa’s pace attack dominated the death overs.
Canada finished at 156/8, never seriously threatening the target.
Records & Milestones from the Match 📊
🏆 South Africa posted the 3rd highest T20I total at Narendra Modi Stadium.
🔥 Aiden Markram crossed 1,500 T20I runs during his innings.
🌍 Navneet Dhaliwal became the first Canadian to score a T20I fifty vs South Africa.
🎯 Lungi Ngidi recorded his best World Cup bowling figures (4 wickets).
📈 South Africa registered their 5th win in T20 World Cup opening matches.
Match Analysis — Powerplay to Death Overs
The match was largely decided during two phases: South Africa’s powerplay batting and Canada’s powerplay collapse.
Ahmedabad’s pitch offered consistent bounce and carry, allowing stroke-makers to trust the surface. The ball came nicely onto the bat early, but seamers extracted enough movement with the new ball.
South Africa’s powerplay boundary percentage exceeded 60%, immediately shifting win probability in their favor.
Canada’s chase suffered from a high dot-ball percentage in the first six overs, which created scoreboard pressure.
Turning Point
Ngidi’s first-spell triple breakthrough removed Dilpreet Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra, and Nicholas Kirton — eliminating Canada’s top-order structure.
Information Gain Insight
South Africa scored 62 runs in the final five overs without losing a wicket, highlighting elite finishing efficiency — a key difference between the teams.
If visualized, the run-rate progression graph would show a steep acceleration curve after the 15th over, while Canada’s curve steadily declined after early wickets.
The wagon wheel of Markram’s innings would reveal heavy scoring through the off-side, especially cover and point boundaries during the powerplay.
Advanced Match Analytics
South Africa maintained a scoring rate above 10.5 runs per over, while Canada dropped below 8 runs per over.
Strike-rate trends showed Proteas batters accelerating significantly against pace in the death overs.
From a tournament perspective, this win gives South Africa a major Net Run Rate boost (+2.850) and strong positioning in Group D.
One more victory against Afghanistan or 🇦🇪 UAE could secure qualification for the Super 8 stage.
Match Conclusion
South Africa delivered a complete performance — explosive batting, disciplined pace bowling, and strong tactical control.
Winner: South Africa
Margin: 57 runs
Man of the Match: Aiden Markram ⭐
The key takeaway from this match is South Africa’s finishing strength and new-ball bowling dominance — both crucial assets for deep tournament progression.