South Africa will meet Canada in his ninth match ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday evening, February 9.
South Africa go into the tournament with a lot of confidence after finishing second in the previous edition. Under the leadership of Aiden Markram, the Proteas continued to be successful in T20 cricket, winning most of their matches. Their batting line-up is capable of scoring big while their bowling attack has the quality to apply sustained pressure and defend the runs effectively.
Canada, meanwhile, enters the contest as an underdog, but not without confidence. They earned their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a strong performance in the American qualifiers, and produced valuable performances during the 2024 tournament. Facing a powerhouse like South Africa will be a tough challenge, but Canada will want to test themselves against elite opposition and make a strong statement on the global stage.
SA vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: February 9; 19:00 IST / 1:30 GMT
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
SA vs CAN Head to Head Record in T20Is
This will be the first ever contest between the two teams in the shortest format of the game.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for hosting high-scoring contests, with the conditions generally favoring the beaters. The surface often allows the ball to come into the bat beautifully, encouraging stroke play and giving batsmen the confidence to play their shots freely. As a result, teams usually look to make the most of power plays in this space and create strong finishes.
Fast bowlers can also find help early in the match. With a fresh pitch and new ball, there is often some pace and carry that can reward bowlers who hit the right lengths and use variations wisely. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, which draws the spinners into the race. The ball starts to grip more, allows more spin and makes the timing a little tighter, especially in the middle sections.
Another major factor at Narendra Modi Stadium is dew, especially during evening matches. As moisture settles on the surface, bowling can become difficult and catching the ball can become difficult. This often tilts the balance in favor of the chasing teams, making the toss an important element in formulating match strategy.
Groups
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Jason Smith, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, George LindeTristan Stubbs, Kwena Mapaka
Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva(w), Kanwarpal Tathgur, Jaskaran Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel, Ajayveer Hundal, Ravinderpal Thaiker Singh,
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SA vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Zimbabwe go first in the toss
- Zimbabwe powerplay score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Zimbabwe Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Oman wins the toss first
- Oman powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Oman’s overall score: 155-165
Match Result: Zimbabwe will win the competition.
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