A dramatic turn of events during the finale T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 19 February 2026, Canadaof Jaskaran Singh He created a game changer that revived the hopes of his opponent’s side against Afghanistan. Although both teams were out of Super 8 contention, the match ignited after Caskaran pulled off a dangerous one Rahmanullah Gurbaz and experienced Gulbadin Naib in only four delivery locations.
Jaskaran Singh dismantled Afghanistan’s top order with the key wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Gulbadin Naib
The first breakthrough came in the 5.3 overs when Gurbaz, known for his relentless aggression, tried to take the wicket down after already scoring 30 runs. Jaskaran anticipated the move and hit the deck hard, causing the ball to rise sharply on the batter. The batsman couldn’t control his instincts, went through with a powerful drive but managed a thick top edge that curled towards deep backward point. Yuvraj Samra He kept his composure, raced forward to take the vital catch and ended a dangerous opening stand that had already yielded 47 runs. That cap set the stage for a further clinical dismissal to seal the top six after just three balls.
The final delivery on 5.6 saw Caskaran produce a perfect full-length nip-backer that completely protected Gulbadi. The ball skidded through the air, stayed low, and hit Naib in the middle and leg before he could even bring his bat down. Although the on-field referee hesitated at first, the Canadian side preferred a tactical view, which proved to be good. UltraEdge confirmed no bat and Ball Tracker showed the delivery hitting the top of leg stump. With three reds appearing on the big screen, the decision was overturned and Naib was sent packing for just 1 run from 2 balls, leaving Afghanistan reeling at 49/2 after a promising start.
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Jaskaran helped Afghanistan with two wickets, removing Gulbadin Naib and Rahmanullah Gurbaz early to put Afghanistan under pressure! 🎯
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Afghanistan’s counter attack against Canada is led by Ibrahim Zadan and Sediqullah Atal
After the mini-collapse caused by Jaskaran, Afghanistan shifted gears from raw aggression to calculated build-up to rebuild their innings. Ibrahim Zadran emerged as the anchor, reaching a magnificent half-century off just 33 balls, his second consecutive fifty of the tournament. ably supported by Sediqullah AtalIncluding the Canadian veteran’s 81-yard 6 that provided the necessary spark in the middle. Saad bin Zafar. Together, the duo stitched an unbeaten 72-run partnership that stabilized the innings and effectively nullified Canada’s early momentum.
In the 15th over, Afghanistan moved up to 131/2 at a healthy run rate of 8.73. Canada’s bowlers, especially Ansh Patel and Dylan Heyligertried to keep up the pressure, costing a few in the field, including catching Zadran. Kaleem Sanaallowed the Afghan batsmen to change the scoreboard. With five overs and eight wickets in hand, Afghanistan are now in a good position to mount a final assault, looking at a target of over 190 on a Chepauk surface that has started to offer more to the batsmen with the lights in full force.
