SA vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026 Match Prediction: Who will win today’s South Africa vs Canada match?

South Africa will face Canada in game nine 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup It will be held on Monday evening, February 9, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

South Africa enters this World Cup with confidence after finishing runners-up in the previous edition. Under the leadership of Aiden Markram, the Proteas continued their success in T20 cricket, winning most of their matches. Their batting line-up is capable of scoring huge totals, while their bowling attack has the ability to apply sustained pressure and defend runs efficiently.

Canada, meanwhile, enters the fray as an underdog, but not without conviction. They earned a spot at the 2026 T20 World Cup through a strong showing in the Americas qualifiers and gained valuable exposure at the 2024 tournament. Facing a powerhouse like South Africa will be a tough challenge, but Canada will be keen to test itself against elite opposition and make a strong statement on the global stage.

SA vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026: Match details

Date and time: February 9; 7:00 pm (IST) / 1:30 pm (GMT)
Place: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

SA vs CAN, head-to-head record in T20Is

This will be the first time the two teams meet in the shortest format.

Narendra Modi Stadium Promotion Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for hosting high-scoring matches and the conditions usually favor the batsmen. The surface usually allows the ball to land well on the bat, encouraging strikes and giving the batter the confidence to hit the ball freely. As such, teams are typically keen to take advantage of the power play and build strong point totals at this venue.

The fast bowlers could also find some help in the early stages of the game. With a new pitch and a new ball, there’s usually a certain pace and dribbling that rewards bowlers who hit the right lengths and use variations smartly. However, as the game progresses, the speed of the surface tends to slow down, allowing the spinners to come into play. The ball’s grip begins to increase, allowing for more turn and making timing slightly more difficult for hitters, especially in the middle of the game.

Another key factor at the Narendra Modi Stadium is dew, especially during evening matches. As moisture settles on the surface, bowling can become challenging and catching the ball can be difficult. This often tips the scales in favor of the team chasing, making the toss an important factor in game strategy.

squad

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickton, Dewald Blevis, David Miller, Jason Smith, Marco Janssen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Notje, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosh, George LindTristan Stubbs, Quina Mapaka

Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (w), Kanwarpal Tathgur, Jaskaran Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel, Ajayveer Hundal, Ravinderpal Singh, Harsh Thaker

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