South Africa Innings
Batting first, South Africa posted a strong total of 213/4 in 20 overs, thanks to an aggressive top-order display. Captain Aiden Markram led from the front with a fluent 59, while middle-order hitters David Miller and Tristan Stubbs accelerated brilliantly in the death overs to push the total beyond the 200 mark. The Proteas maintained a healthy scoring rate throughout the innings, putting Canada under early scoreboard pressure.
Canada Innings
Chasing a daunting target of 214, Canada showed occasional resistance but struggled to build sustained partnerships. The South African pace attack kept striking at regular intervals, preventing any momentum from developing. Canada eventually finished at 156/8 in 20 overs, falling short by 57 runs.
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi delivered a standout spell, picking up crucial wickets and maintaining tight lines, earning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning bowling performance.
Key Turning Points
- South Africa’s explosive batting finish lifted the total past 200.
- Early breakthroughs from the Proteas’ pacers disrupted Canada’s chase.
- Lungi Ngidi’s wicket-taking spell removed Canada’s key batters at crucial moments.
- The required run rate kept climbing, leaving Canada with little chance of a comeback.
Match Summary
South Africa’s dominant batting effort followed by disciplined bowling resulted in a 57-run victory, giving them a strong start to their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign and an early boost in net run rate.