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South Africa vs Canada, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
RSA vs CAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Canada won the toss and choose to bowl first
South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs
South Africa's overall strength makes them clear favourites for a comfortable win.
- Quinton de Kock has already scored 407 runs in 10 T20 matches in 2026.
- South Africa lost their recent T20I match at the venue by 30 runs vs India.
- Pace bowlers have historically taken 74.71% of wickets while spin bowlers account for 25.29% of wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium.
South Africa to win
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.3°C|Overcast |
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RSA vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 continues with Match 9: South Africa vs Canada in Group D at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Monday, February 9, 2026.
This Group D match-up is a classic example of mismatch on paper, and the T20 World Cup certainly has a habit of throwing up some surprises. South Africa is one of the firm favourites after finishing runners-up in 2024, while Canada made its debut in the T20 World Cup the same year.
Both teams will strive to gain an advantage in Group D, considered the most challenging group due to the presence of New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the UAE. Expect a cracking game between the two teams.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
RSA
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L
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RSA
118/6 in 10.0 11.8
SA vs WI 2026
West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs (D/L) method114/3 in 10.0 11.4
225/3 in 17.3 12.86
SA vs WI 2026
South Africa beat West Indies by 7 wickets221/4 in 20.0 11.05
CAN
L
L
L
L
L
CAN
146/6 in 20.0 7.3
ICCWCWARMUP
Italy beat Canada by 10 runs
156/4 in 20.0 7.8
42/0 in 2.4 15.75
NAM vs CAN 2025
Namibia beat Canada by 10 wickets (D/L) method42/7 in 13.0 3.23
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
South Africa Preview
After losing in the final vs India, South Africa will once again look to mount a serious challenge for the T20 World Cup 2026. They have a great blend of explosive batting power, experienced finishers, and one of the most feared pace bowling attacks right now.
Wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock brings class and big-match pedigree, having scored 2914 runs in 102 T20Is, including a recent century vs West Indies and 156 runs in 4 games vs India recently. His opening partner, Ryan Rickelton, attacks from ball one, having recently scored 132 runs in 3 innings vs WI at a 176 strike rate.
Dewald Brevis, nicknamed Baby AB, is the X-factor; he is a destructive middle-order hitter with fearless strokeplay who enjoyed a strong SA20 campaign, scoring 370 runs. Captain Aiden Markram offers solidity at No. 3; he is experienced in Indian conditions from playing in the IPL.
Lower down the order, David Miller's legendary finishing skills and Tristan Stubbs' explosive ability against both pace and spin add lethal depth. Corbin Bosch brings all-round balance lower down, offering handy lower-order hitting and seam bowling options to strengthen the tail.
In the bowling department, all eyes will be on the world-class pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Marco Jansen – their express speed, bounce, and death-over yorkers make them a nightmare on any surface, with Rabada's experience and Nortje's raw pace leading the charge. The trio have a combined 153 wickets in T20I cricket.
Keshav Maharaj provides control and wicket-taking threat with left-arm spin, while captain Markram can also bowl a few overs, giving flexibility on tracks that might offer some turn in the middle overs.
SA Over/Under Betting Tips
Quinton de Kock Total Runs Over 25.5 1.85
Quinton de Kock enters this tournament on the back off some really good form, where he scored a century and half century against the West Indies and before that he notched up over 300 runs helping the Sunrisers Eastern Cape win the SA20 title. On a good batting track at Narendra Modi Stadium, expect de Kock to start his campaign well and we predict his score to be over 25 runs.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
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.
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
David Miller, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen
Canada Preview
After making their first appearance in the T20 World Cup in 2024, Canada is once again back as an underdog for the T20 World Cup 2026. They have a fearless and balanced squad that blends experience and youthful players.
Canada’s top order is explosive. 19-year-old opening batter Yuvraj Samra likes to play with a sky-high intent. He scored 216 runs in the Americas qualifiers at a 209.71 strike rate. Captain Bajwa himself also adopts an attacking brand of cricket. He most recently scored 174 runs in CAN Super 60 at a strike rate of 248.57.
Veteran batsman Navneet Dhaliwal adds that much-needed experience at the top, having scored 1197 T20I, while Nicholas Kirton brings middle-order flair, and Shreyas Movva is a fine wicketkeeper batter.
All-rounders Harsh Thaker and Shivam Sharma, who picked 11 wickets in the Americas qualifiers at under an 8 economy rate, will control the run rate in the middle overs. Saad Bin Zafar can also help with his left-arm spin.
The pace attack is led by Kaleem Sana. He is an all-phase bowler with swing bowling, a new-ball threat, and death-overs skills. He picked 10 wickets in qualifiers at a 4.55 economy rate. Dilon Heyliger and Jaskaran Singh Buttar add different variety in seam bowling.
Canada Predicted Playing XI:
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.
Canada Actual Playing XI:
Navneet Dhaliwal, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa, Nicholas Kirton, Saad Bin Zafar, Harsh Thaker, Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel, Jaskaran Singh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast in Ahmedabad on Monday is going to be clear skies. During the evening, the temperature will be around 27-21°C. There will be a light wind blowing towards the southwest. The probability of precipitation is 0% throughout, so there is no rain threat. However, there is likely to be dew during the match.
RSA vs CAN Pitch Report
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The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad is a batting paradise for T20 cricket, featuring a flat surface with true bounce and good carry early on that allows free strokeplay in the powerplay. It often produces high-scoring games. The track may slow slightly later, offering some grip to spinners, while evening dew significantly aids chasing. Pacers get limited seam help but can use variations effectively. Expect 200+ totals at the venue.
The first innings average score at the venue is 183. The highest score here is 234 runs by the hosts, Team India, against NZ in 2023, while the lowest score registered is 66 by New Zealand in 2025 against India. England chased the highest target at the venue, 166, against India in 2021.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
South Africa to win the coin toss 1.90
We back South Africa to win the coin toss in today's match against Canada.
Toss: To Bowl
Winning the toss and bowling first is the ideal choice at this venue. It is a high-scoring venue, and in night matches, dew will play a significant part in deciding the winner of the match. There have been 7 previous T20Is played here, in which the chasing team has won 3.
RSA vs CAN
Winning Prediction
South Africa is a clear favourite to win this match. As excellent as Canada may be, South Africa on paper is superior. The opening combination of de Kock and Rickelton leads the way, followed by the middle-order destructors such as Brevis, Miller, and Stubbs. The pace bowling trio of Rabada, Nortje and Jansen can deal a huge blow with their ferocious pace bowling, while Keshav Maharaj can tighten the control in the middle overs. Let's head back to South Africa for a confident victory.
South Africa to win
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