The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw South Africa crush Canada by 57 runs in Match 9 at Ahmedabad on February 9. South Africa posted a massive 213/4 in 20 overs. Canada fought hard but could only manage 156/8 in their chase. Lungi Ngidi was the star with the ball, claiming 4 wickets and earning the Player of the Match award.
Navneet Dhaliwal showed great fight for Canada with a gritty 64 off 49 balls. However, South Africa’s pace attack proved too strong for the Canadian batters.
Match Summary: SA vs CAN
Here is the complete match summary of this Group D encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| South Africa Score | 213/4 (20 overs) |
| Canada Score | 156/8 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | South Africa won by 57 runs |
| Best Batting (SA) | Aiden Markram – 59 off 32 balls (10 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Batting (CAN) | Navneet Dhaliwal – 64 off 49 balls (7 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Bowling (SA) | Lungi Ngidi – 4/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75) |
| Best Bowling (CAN) | Ansh Patel – 3/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75) |
| Player of the Match | Lungi Ngidi (SA) |
South Africa Innings: 213/4 in 20 Overs
South Africa got off to a flying start with openers Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock putting on 70 runs for the first wicket. Markram led the charge with 59 off 32 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six. His fifty came off just 28 balls.
De Kock added a quick 25 off 22 balls before falling to Dilpreet Bajwa. Ryan Rickelton chipped in with 33 off 21. David Miller (39* off 23) and Tristan Stubbs (34* off 19) finished strong with an unbeaten 75-run stand. South Africa reached 200 in just 19.2 overs. Ansh Patel was the best Canadian bowler with 3/31.
Canada Chase: 156/8 in 20 Overs
Canada’s chase started poorly as Lungi Ngidi struck on the very first ball, removing captain Dilpreet Bajwa. The early wickets kept falling as Canada slipped to 45/4 by the end of powerplay.
Navneet Dhaliwal showed great resistance with 64 off 49 balls. He found support from Harsh Thaker (33 off 29). However, the required rate kept climbing. Ngidi finished with 4/31, while Marco Jansen took 2/30. Canada reached 156/8, falling short by 57 runs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Lungi Ngidi Shines
The South African fast bowler delivered a match-winning spell:
- Bowling figures: 4/31 in 4 overs
- Wickets: Dilpreet Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker
Ngidi struck on the first ball of Canada’s innings, setting the tone for South Africa’s dominant bowling display. His wickets at key moments stopped any Canadian fightback.
