South Africa started the tournament with a victory by defeating Canada by 57 runs in the 9th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This match was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Match Summary
Canada won the toss and decided to field first, but the South African batsmen proved this decision wrong.
- South Africa’s batting: The Proteas made a mountain of 213 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
- Notable batsmen: Captain Aiden Markram batted brilliantly and scored 59 runs off just 32 balls. In the final moments of the innings, David Miller (39) and Tristan Stubbs (34) batted brilliantly and scored 62 runs in the last 5 overs.
- Canadian bowling: Ansh Patel was the most successful bowler for Canada, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs.
Canada’s reply innings
Chasing a huge target of 214 runs, the Canadian team could only score 156 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted overs.
- Outstanding performance: Canadian opener Nooneet Dhaliwal put up a strong fight and played a fine innings of 64 runs, but he could not get much support from any player from the other end.
- South Africa bowling: Lingi Ngidi bowled a devastating spell and took 4 wickets, while Marco Johnson dismissed 2 players.
Key Match Figures
| Team | Score | Notable Players |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 213/4 (20 overs) | Aiden Markram (59), David Miller (39*) |
| Canada | 156/8 (20 overs) | Nooneet Dhaliwal (64), Ansh Patel (3 wickets) |
Result: South Africa won by 57 runs.
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