Afghanistan will face Canada in Match 39 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Although Afghanistan have already been eliminated from the tournament, they will look to finish their campaign on a winning note.
Canada, on the other hand, gained confidence after their historic performance against New Zealand, where youngster Yuvraj Samra scored a century and became the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history. This match promises to be an exciting contest between Afghanistan’s strong spin attack and Canada’s fearless batting.
AFG vs CAN Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Afghanistan vs Canada – Match 39 |
| Date | February 19, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Match Preview
Afghanistan
Afghanistan have played competitive cricket throughout the tournament but failed to get the results at crucial moments. Their loss to South Africa in the Super Over proved costly.
The team still has strong match-winners like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Gurbaz, and Ibrahim Zadran. Their biggest strength on Indian pitches is their world-class spin attack.
Key Strengths
- Strong spin bowling unit
- Experienced players in big tournaments
- Aggressive top order
Key Concern
- Inconsistent middle-order performances
Canada
Canada have shown great improvement in this tournament. Their biggest highlight came when Yuvraj Samra smashed a brilliant century against New Zealand.
Players like Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, and Nicholas Kirton have also contributed well. However, facing Afghanistan’s quality spin attack will be a big challenge.
Key Strengths
- Fearless young batting lineup
- Momentum from recent performances
Key Concern
- Struggles against quality spin bowling
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 |
| Canada | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | W, L, L, L, W |
| Canada | W, W, L, L, NR |
Weather & Pitch Report – Chennai
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 60–70%
- Rain: No chance
Pitch Report
- Good batting surface initially
- Spinners will get help as the match progresses
- Chasing teams have a slight advantage
MA Chidambaram Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Bat First Wins | 8 |
| Bat Second Wins | 6 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 162 |
| Highest Score | 199/4 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Gulbadin Naib
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
Canada
- Yuvraj Samra
- Dilpreet Bajwa (c)
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Nicholas Kirton
- Harsh Thaker
- Dilon Heyliger
- Shreyas Movva (wk)
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Shivam Sharma
- Jaskaran Singh
- Ansh Patel
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Rashid Khan
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harsh Thaker
- Navneet Dhaliwal
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Yuvraj Samra
- Saad Bin Zafar
AFG vs CAN Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Even though Afghanistan are out of the tournament, they still look like the stronger side. Their players have more experience in international leagues and are well suited to Indian conditions.
Their powerful spin attack could trouble Canada’s batting lineup. If Gurbaz and Zadran give a good start, Afghanistan should be able to control the game.
Predicted Winner: Afghanistan
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No injury updates |
| Canada | No injury updates |
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