ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: South Africa vs Canada – Group D
Date: 9 February 2026
Day: Monday
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 07:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Probable Playing XI
South Africa Probable XI:
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
Canada Probable XI:
Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Shivam Sharma, Ansh Patel
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium surface generally offers good bounce and carry for fast bowlers early in the match, while batters who settle in can score heavily due to the true nature of the pitch. In evening matches, dew may play a role, often making chasing slightly easier.
Weather Report
Weather conditions in Ahmedabad are expected to remain clear with temperatures around 24–27°C, ensuring ideal conditions for a full uninterrupted game.
Match Prediction
South Africa enters the contest as strong favorites due to their experienced batting lineup and high-quality pace attack. Canada, however, has a disciplined bowling unit capable of creating early pressure. If South Africa’s top order fires, they are likely to dominate, but Canada could challenge if they strike early wickets.
South Africa – Key Players
Aiden Markram: Captain and dependable batter who anchors the innings.
Kagiso Rabada: Strike fast bowler capable of breaking partnerships.
David Miller: Explosive finisher known for match-winning knocks.
Canada – Key Players
Dilpreet Bajwa: Captain and key top-order batter.
Saad Bin Zafar: Experienced all-rounder who adds balance.
Kaleem Sana: Important pace bowler who can pick early wickets.