South Africa will lock horns with Canada in the 9th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 09 at 7:00 PM IST. This encounter will mark the opening game of both the teams in this marquee event and both the teams will look to begin their campaign on a high note.

 

South Africa (SA)

 

The South African team enters their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with strong confidence after finishing as runners-up in the last tournament. The Proteas have maintained T20 cricket success under Aiden Markram's leadership by winning most of their matches. South Africa demonstrates a strong tournament potential because their batting possess the ability to post huge total and dismantle any bowling unit, while their bowlers have the potential to restrict the opponents at a low score. 

 

Canada (CAN)

 

Canada takes on the role of underdogs in the match but they have gained confidence because of their recent achievements. The team secured World Cup qualification by succeeding in the Americas qualifiers and they acquired essential experience through their participation in the 2024 tournament. Canada intends to test their skills against top cricket teams while competing against the world's best teams.

 

SA vs CAN Match Details

 

SA vs CAN T20I WC Match Details
Match	South Africa vs Canada 9th T20I Match
Date and Time	Monday, February 9; 07:00 p.m. IST
Venue	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar

 

SA vs CAN T20 WC Pitch Report

 

The Ahmedabad pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium provides T20 batters with better opportunities to score runs. The surface enables batters to play their shots because it delivers strong pace and bounce while fast bowlers can expect some assistance from the new ball during the initial stages of the match. Bowling becomes challenging under lights because dew conditions provide benefits to teams that are pursuing runs. 

 

SA vs CAN T20 WC Weather Report

 

The weather in Ahmedabad on Monday looks ideal for cricket. The weather forecast predicts clear weather with temperatures staying around 23-26°C. There will be no rain along with light winds at 10 km/h and humid conditions of 37% which will ensure continuous gameplay.

 

SA vs CAN Head-to-Head Records

 

This will be their first head-to-head match.

 

SA vs CAN Probable XI

 

• South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje.

 

• Canada: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Shivam Sharma, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh Buttar, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana.

 

Players To Watch Out For in the SA vs CAN Match

 

• Aiden Markram | SA: Aiden Markram comes into this game in superb form. His last few scores showcase his talent with the bat as he scored 86* againt the West Indies, 108 in SA20 and also 38 against India in the Warm-up game. Markram will play the role of key run scorer of South Africa through his number three batting position. He is one of few overseas stars who can play both spin and pace with equal comfort.

 

• Nicholas Kirton | CAN: Nicholas Kirton is Canada's best T20I anchorman batter, and he hasn't failed his team on many occasions. He has scored 744 runs in 36 matches which proves his ability to manage high-pressure situations while playing as an anchor batter. His performance will determine whether Canada successfully reaches their target or achieves a competitive score.

 

SA vs CAN Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last 3 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first twice and bat first once.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• In 8 T20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first have won 5 matches, and bowling first have won 3 matches. However, considering the conditions, chasing teams will have an adavantage on this surface.

 

SA vs CAN Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: SA (opts to bowl first)


• Power-Play Score:  35-40


• CAN Total: 130-150


• Match Winner: South Africa

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: CAN (opts to bowl first)


• Power-Play Score: 45-50


• SA Total: 170-190


• Match Winner: South Africa

 

Who will win today's SA vs CAN T20 World Cup match?

 

South Africa holds the advantage because their experience and depth and overall team strength make them superior. The Proteas will achieve an easy victory over Canada in their opening match of T20 World Cup 2026.