SA vs CAN Match Prediction : 9th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026
SA vs CAN Win Probability
100%
Canada
South Africa To Win, 1.01
South Africa won its previous T20I series against the West Indies and is one of the favorites to challenge for the title
The South African batting unit is in red-hot form after piling up huge totals at home
Canada just does not have the depth or the talent to consistently challenge teams at this level
SA vs CAN Betting Tips
The best result of the first partnership to be from South Africa
South Africa’s opening pair has put together stands of 83, 27, and 23 in their most recent outings, which should give them plenty of confidence at the top of the order. With Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock bringing vast T20 experience and proven powerplay success, South Africa looks far more solid than Canada in the first-wicket market. For bettors, backing the Proteas to produce the better opening partnership is one of the safest and most appealing options on the board.
South Africa to hit a boundary four in the first over
This market plays perfectly into South Africa’s ultra-aggressive approach in the powerplay. De Kock and Markram like to impose themselves immediately, especially on pitches where the ball comes nicely onto the bat. In their previous T20I, South Africa struck three fours and a six in the opening over, and facing a weaker Canadian attack, they will back themselves to find the rope early again. This makes a boundary in the first over a smart, attacking wager.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
South Africa
Canada
This has all the makings of a classic David vs Goliath contest, but the script is unlikely to flip. Canada have been short of high-quality international cricket for months and arrive far less battle-hardened than South Africa, who have been playing regular domestic and international T20s. The gulf in experience, skill, and preparation strongly favors the Proteas.
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South Africa vs Canada Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have met twice in T20 internationals, sharing the spoils with one win each.
South Africa vs Canada Live-streaming and Broadcast
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar App |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Myco App, Tamasha App |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| England (UK) | Sky Sports (Cricket/Main Event) | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz App |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1, Sirasa, Shakti) | ICC.tv / Maharaja TV Website |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV | Toffee |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife MAX | StarzPlay, StarzON |
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SA vs CAN Team Previews
South Africa
South Africa come into this clash as overwhelming favourites after a highly impressive T20I series win over the West Indies. Even though they lost the rain-affected third T20I by six runs in a 10-over shootout, their overall form remains outstanding.
Quinton de Kock smashed his second T20I century in that series and was deservedly named Player of the Series. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram both registered half-centuries, while Jason Smith showcased his finishing power with a brutal 26 off just 10 deliveries.
With the ball, Keshav Maharaj is a key weapon in the spin department, having taken five wickets across the three matches against the West Indies. George Linde has proved a more than capable spin partner, offering control and variation.
The fast-bowling unit, led by Lungi Ngidi and the exciting Kwena Maphaka, adds further bite and balance. If South Africa’s batting is allowed to go full throttle and the bowling unit hits its straps, this contest could quickly become one-sided.
South Africa Expected Playing 11
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
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Canada
Canada enter this match as clear underdogs against one of the powerhouses of T20 cricket. They simply have not faced an examination of this intensity for some time and could be exposed against a ruthless South African outfit.
In their recent outing against Bermuda, Canada flew out of the blocks thanks to Yuvraj Samra’s blistering 45 off 23 balls, but then suffered a collapse, losing three wickets in the space of 1.2 overs and putting themselves under pressure. Against South Africa, a similar collapse could effectively end the contest.
With the ball, Canada can be dangerous in patches. The experienced trio of Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, and Saad Bin Zafar shared eight of the ten wickets against Bermuda and will be central again. However, the backup options remain a concern.
Jaskaran Singh and Harsh Thaker conceded 47 runs in four overs between them, and South Africa’s deep, attacking batting lineup will be quick to target any weak links. Canada will need their main bowlers to strike early and their support bowlers to show much better control.
Canada Expected Playing 11
Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, Kanwarpal Tathgur (wk), Nicholas Kirton, Jaskaran Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Dilon Heyliger, Shivam Sharma, Kaleem Sana
SA vs CAN Toss Prediction
In their last outing at the Narendra Modi Stadium, South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first, a strategy that worked well with their strong chasing ability and balanced attack. Under lights in Ahmedabad, the expectation is that the captain winning the toss will again prefer to bowl first, assess conditions, and then back their batting unit to chase down any total.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The huge playing area at the Narendra Modi Stadium means batters must rely more on placement and timing than simply clearing the ropes. Early on, fast bowlers can extract extra bounce and a hint of movement off the surface.
As the innings progresses, the dry, hard pitch generally allows the ball to come on nicely, rewarding clean stroke play. A total of 180 or more should be considered a strong, potentially match-winning score.
The weather forecast is excellent for cricket, with clear skies and dry conditions expected throughout. There is currently no threat of rain, so a full, uninterrupted match is anticipated.
SA vs CAN: Who Will Win?
South Africa are coming off their best-ever finish at a men’s T20 World Cup and have kept a strong core together from that campaign, adding continuity and confidence. Canada, by contrast, are still finding their feet at this level and lack exposure against elite T20 opposition. Everything from form and squad depth to conditions points in one direction.
Bet on South Africa to win.
