In a Group D encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 held on 9 February 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, South Africa secured a convincing 57-run victory over Canada to kickstart their campaign on a strong note. The Proteas put on an all-round performance to outclass their opponents and collect crucial points early in the tournament.
🏏 Match Summary
- South Africa: 213/4 in 20 overs
- Canada: 156/8 in 20 overs
- Result: South Africa won by 57 runs
South Africa elected to bat first after Canada won the toss. The Proteas’ batters delivered a dominating display, posting a formidable total of 213 for 4 on a batting-friendly surface at Ahmedabad.
🔥 Key Performances
- Aiden Markram led from the front with a powerful 59 off 32 balls, anchoring South Africa’s innings and keeping the run rate high throughout.
- David Miller contributed a brisk 39 not out off 23 balls, adding valuable late-over momentum to the total.
- Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock also chipped in with useful runs to keep the innings on track.
In reply, Canada put up a spirited fight, with Navneet Dhaliwal top-scoring with a well-compiled 64 off 49 balls, but the chase was ultimately too steep. South Africa’s bowling attack, led by Lungi Ngidi (4 for 31) and supported by Marco Jansen (2 for 30), consistently applied pressure and took wickets at crucial moments to derail the Canadian innings.
📊 Overview
South Africa’s victory by a significant margin underscored their experience and depth, especially in batting potency and bowling execution. This win gives them an early edge in the group, while Canada will look to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.
📌 Disclaimer
This match report is based on verified live scorecards, official T20 World Cup 2026 records and reliable match summaries available at the time of writing. Final statistics and records are subject to official confirmation by the ICC and tournament authorities.