ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa vs Canada
The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 9th match, will see South Africa face Canada.
The match will take place at 7:00 PM at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 9, 2026, as part of Group D.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Brief About The Competitive Teams
South Africa came into the match as strong favourites compared to their opponents, with a robust squad featuring stars like Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock.
Compared to their competitors, South Africa boasts a stronger batting lineup and more efficient bowlers. The team aims to kick off the tournament on a winning note.
Canada will have a new T20 match experience against South Africa, a team with a strong cricketing background.
Led by Dilpreet Bajwa, Canada has recently proved its strength through top performers Yuvraj Samra and Harsh Thaker.
Well, the Canadian team isn’t considered a favourite compared to some stronger teams, but they are determined to give their best to challenge these tough competitors with their fearless batting and focused bowling.
South Africa vs Canada Today Match: Know The Squads
Well, the competition might be tougher for Canada to win against a team like South Africa, which is much stronger than it is; still, cricket is a game where anything unpredictable can happen.
South Africa Team Squads
- Aiden Markram (Captain)
- Quinton de Kock (Wicket Keeper)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Jason Smith
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Lungi Ngidi
- Corbin Bosch
- George Linde
- Tristan Stubbs
- Kwena Maphaka
Canada Team Squads
- Dilpreet Bajwa (Captain)
- Shreyas Movva (Wicket Keeper)
- Yuvraj Samra
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Nicholas Kirton
- Kanwarpal Tathgur
- Jaskaran Singh
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Shivam Sharma
- Dilon Heyliger
- Kaleem Sana
- Ansh Patel
- Ajayveer Hundal
- Ravinderpal Singh
- Harsh Thaker
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
- The venue for the upcoming South Africa vs Canada 9th match in Group D is the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- The pitch favours batsmen, resulting in high T20 scores. The presence of dew in the night, whichever team wins the toss will likely opt for bowling first and chase the target later.
- Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad holds worldwide significance. It has a seating capacity of 1.32 lakh spectators.
- Previously known as Motera Stadium, it went through reconstruction and was unveiled again in 2021 with high-tech, world-class facilities.
- The stadium has 11 centre pitches, LED floodlights, and a modern drainage system. These features make it ideal for night matches.
- Narendra Modi Stadium is a venue that hosted historic World Cup matches, including the 2023 World Cup final.
- It holds a Guinness World Record for the highest attendance at a T20 match. This record was set during the IPL 2022 final.
- It is well connected by the Ahmedabad Metro, and the stadium is part of a larger Sardar Vallabhai Patel Sports Enclave, reflecting Ahmedabad as a major global sports hub.
Powerhouse vs Underdogs: Fans Await South Africa-Canada Clash
The match between South Africa's cricket giants and Canada's brave challengers will be an interesting contest.
To stay updated on the South Africa vs Canada live score, fans can visit sites like Cricbuzz and ESPN. The match can be seen on various sports channels and on JioHotstar.
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