The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to deliver high-octane drama and there’s a clash between Group D South Africa and Canada Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was no exception. Although the Proteas posted a mammoth total of 213, the highlight of the first innings was a moment of brilliance on the field that saw the end of the upset. Aiden Markram.
Dillon Heyliger rips the screaming man to sack the dangerous Aiden Markram
The 12th over of the South African innings provided the highlight of the match. South African captain Aiden Markram he was in an unforgiving mood, he had already reached half a century. However, the 11th over was his undoing, thanks to some clever bowling Ansh Patel and an unusual piece of athleticism Dylan Heyliger.
Markram attempted a signature cross shot towards the long-on boundary to take advantage of a flying delivery from Patel. The ball came off the leg of the bat, losing the distance it needed to clear the strings. At long range, Heyliger had significant ground to cover.
Keeping his composure near the charge, Heyliger sprinted and tracked the ball’s trajectory with precision. He plucked the ball out of the air while maintaining his pace, demonstrating elite awareness of the boundary rope. Loved the dismissal that forced Markram back to a well-made dugout for 59 from just 32 balls – an innings studded with 10 boundaries and a maximum. Heyliger’s stunner proved vital as he momentarily checked South Africa’s rising pace.
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Amazing from Dylan Heyliger! 🤯
When Canada needed something special to send back Aiden Markram, he delivered in style. 💪
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South Africa put up a huge performance against Canada
Despite Heyliger’s brilliance and a disciplined spell from Patel, who finished with impressive figures of 3/31, Canada’s decision to field first after winning the toss made it difficult to defend against South Africa’s deep batting line-up. The Proteas announced their intentions early, reaching 65 runs without losing a wicket in the mandatory Powerplay.
Stops between opening Quinton de Kock (25 off 22) and Markram laid a solid foundation of 70 runs before Dilpreet Bajwa provided the first breakthrough. while Ryan Rickelton (33) and young people Devald Brewis (6) fell in quick succession, both falling prey to a persistent Patel, the middle order ensuring there was no collapse.
The final flourish came courtesy of the finishers. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs He shared an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket, benefiting from Canada’s slow over-pace penalty in the last two overs. Miller hit a calculated 39* off 23 balls, while Stubbs provided the late-game fireworks at 34* off just 19 deliveries.
South Africa finished the 20th with a top score of 213/4 at 10.65 runs. The task ahead for Canada is formidable; over 10 runs against a world class bowling attack Kagiso Rabada will require a historic effort.
