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South Africa
Canada
South Africa will face Canada in Match 9 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This Group D fixture will see Aiden Markram leading South Africa, while Dilpreet Bajwa will captain Canada.
This will be the first-ever T20I meeting between these two teams, which will add extra interest to the contest. Both teams will enter with different recent results, making this match more interesting.
South Africa will aim to rely on their experience against top-tier opposition and their run to the 2024 T20 World Cup final. They have won 2 of their last 5 T20Is and will look for consistency. Canada will arrive with strong momentum, having won all 5 of their recent matches, including 3 successful chases and 2 totals defended.
The Ahmedabad conditions will likely test both batting depth and bowling discipline as the venue has long boundaries.
SAโs pace-heavy attack with Rabada, Nortje, Jansen and Maphaka, plus spin control, will likely create more wicket-taking opportunities against a less experienced Canadian batting lineup.
The betting tip is...
Top Bowler's Team - South Africa
61 %
39 %
South AfricaCanadaSouth Africa will look to fine-tune their bowling combination in this match while maintaining balance across departments. Dewald Brevis will arrive as the leading T20I run scorer last year, with 485 runs in 19 innings.
Quinton de Kock will remain a key top-order batter with 330 runs in 10 innings at an average of 33.00, while Aiden Markram will add stability with 313 runs from 12 innings at an average of 28.45.
The pace attack will continue to revolve around Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada. All-rounder Corbin Bosch leads the wicket charts with 22 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 18.22.
Lungi Ngidi has 15 wickets in 14 innings, while Kwena Maphaka has contributed 13 wickets in 10 innings. Keshav Maharaj will lead the spin alongside George Linde, with Markram offering part-time overs.
Jansen, Rabada and Maharaj are the key bowlers.
Predicted Lineup: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
Canada will rely on their recent form and key performers to challenge South Africa in this match. Yuvraj Samra will lead the batting charts with 442 runs in 15 innings at an average of 36.83.
Harsh Thaker will provide stability with 255 runs in 11 innings at an average of 36.42, while Navneet Dhaliwal will contribute 220 runs in 7 innings at an average of 36.66. Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva will strengthen the batting core and add depth in the middle order.
Kaleem Sana will spearhead the bowling attack with 28 wickets in 15 innings at an outstanding average of 9.35. Shivam Sharma will support with 17 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 9.29, while Saad Bin Zafar will add control with 17 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 15.76. Dilon Heyliger will remain a key bowling option for balance.
Sana, Shivam and Saad are the key bowlers.
Predicted Lineup: Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva (wk), Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Dilon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Kaleem Sana, Shivam Sharma, Ansh Patel
South Africa will enter this match with a clear advantage because of their stronger and more experienced bowling attack. Kagiso Rabada, Maro Jansen and Anrich Nortje/Kwena Maphaka will likely generate pace and early movement, which will trouble Canadaโs top order. Jansen and Bosch will add variation, increasing pressure during the middle overs.
Canadaโs batters have good recent numbers, but will face a higher level of bowling quality compared to their regular opposition. Keshav Maharaj and George Linde will control the middle phase and create wicket-taking opportunities.
Over the course of the match, South Africaโs depth and variety in bowling will likely produce more breakthroughs and keep Canadaโs scoring in check, giving them a strong edge.
