Match 9 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see South Africa take on Canada at the world’s largest cricket venue, the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both teams will begin their campaign in this Group D encounter.
South Africa come into the tournament with strong recent form, while Canada will be looking to improve after struggling in their warm-up matches.
SA vs CAN Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs Canada – Match 9 |
| Date | Monday, 9 February 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Match Preview
South Africa
South Africa have been in excellent form recently and look like a well-balanced side. The team has strong batting depth with players like Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs, along with explosive young talent like Dewald Brevis.
Their bowling attack is equally strong, featuring Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Keshav Maharaj, which makes them a complete team for Indian conditions.
Key Strengths
- Strong batting lineup
- Quality pace and spin attack
- Good recent form
Key Concerns
- Slight rust in bowling during warm-ups
- Pressure of tough group stage
Canada
Canada qualified through the Americas region and will be playing against one of the strongest teams in the tournament. They struggled in warm-up matches and have looked inconsistent with the bat.
Players like Nicholas Kirton, Navneet Dhaliwal, and Saad Bin Zafar will need to perform well if Canada want to compete in this match.
Key Strengths
- Experienced core players
- Fighting spirit
Key Concerns
- Poor recent form
- Lack of depth compared to top teams
- Batting inconsistency
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 0 |
| Canada | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
First-ever meeting
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa | W, W, W, W, W |
| Canada | NR, L, W, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Ahmedabad
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 30–35%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch
- Batting-friendly surface
- True bounce and fast outfield
- Spinners may get some help in middle overs
- Par score around 165–180
Narendra Modi Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Bat First Wins | 7 |
| Bat Second Wins | 4 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 166 |
| Highest Score | 234/4 |
| Lowest Score | 66/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
South Africa
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- Tristan Stubbs
- Jason Smith
- George Linde
- Marco Jansen
- Lungi Ngidi
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
Canada
- Yuvraj Samra
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Nicholas Kirton
- Harsh Thaker
- Shreyas Movva (wk)
- Shivam Sharma
- Dilon Heyliger
- Dilpreet Bajwa (c)
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Kaleem Sana
- Jaskaran Singh
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ryan Rickelton
- Marco Jansen
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Dilpreet Bajwa
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Aiden Markram
- Quinton de Kock
- Dewald Brevis
- Nicholas Kirton
SA vs CAN Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
Canada have struggled in recent matches and will face a tough challenge against a strong South African side. Their batting has looked inconsistent, and handling a world-class bowling attack will not be easy.
South Africa, on the other hand, have match-winners in every department and good experience of playing in Indian conditions. Their overall quality and squad depth give them a big advantage.
Predicted Winner: South Africa
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| South Africa | No injury updates |
| Canada | No injury updates |
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