Canada have officially announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking only their second appearance in the global tournament. The team will look to build on the progress made in their debut campaign in 2024 and aim to be more competitive against top-ranked nations on the world stage.
The squad announcement was made on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. The tournament will feature 20 teams, continuing the expanded format introduced in 2024.
Canada’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Canada qualified for the tournament by winning all six matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final, finishing top of the table. Their qualification campaign highlighted both strong bowling depth and improving batting firepower.
Canada Squad (15 players):
Dilpreet Bajwa (Captain), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra.
Key performers to watch include Nicholas Kirton, who scored a crucial 49 off 35 balls against Ireland in the 2024 World Cup, and left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana, Canada’s leading wicket-taker in recent tournaments.
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Recent Form, Records and Strengths
In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Canada finished fourth in their group, earning three points, including a memorable 12-run victory over Ireland. That win was Canada’s first-ever T20 World Cup victory, a major milestone for the team.
During the Americas Qualifier:
- Shivam Sharma took 11 wickets at an average of 7.81
- Kaleem Sana claimed 10 wickets at an economy of 7.50
- Yuvraj Samra impressed with a strike rate of 160.72, providing late-innings acceleration
These numbers underline Canada’s growing strength, particularly in bowling discipline and aggressive middle-order batting.
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Canada’s Group and Match Schedule
Canada have been placed in a challenging group, facing some of the strongest teams in world cricket. Their fixtures are as follows:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | Canada vs South Africa | Ahmedabad |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Canada vs New Zealand | India |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Canada vs Afghanistan | India |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Canada vs UAE | India |
Canada will need at least two wins to realistically challenge for a Super Eight spot, making a strong start crucial.
Canada enter the tournament with more experience, better structure, and improved depth compared to 2024. While progressing beyond the group stage will be difficult, the team has shown it can compete, especially when conditions suit their bowling attack.
With a balanced squad, recent winning momentum, and growing confidence, Canada will aim to upset higher-ranked teams and continue their steady rise in international T20 cricket.
