South Africa faces Canada in the 9th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT) at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram with stars like Quinton de Kock, David Miller, and Kagiso Rabada, enter as overwhelming favorites. Canada, captained by Dilpreet Bajwa, faces a monumental challenge at the world’s largest cricket venue (132,000 capacity).
Perfect weather conditions with 20°C temperature and clear skies await.
Match Schedule & Venue Information
Source: BookMyShow
Match Information
Details
Teams
South Africa vs Canada
Tournament Stage
Group D, 9th Match
Competition
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date
Monday, February 9, 2026
Match Time
7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT
Stadium
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
Stadium Capacity
132,000 (World’s Largest Cricket Venue)
Pitch Ends
Adani Pavilion End, GMDC End
Weather Conditions in Ahmedabad
Weather Aspect
Forecast
Temperature
20°C
Conditions
Clear Skies
Rain Probability
0%
Humidity
40%
Wind Speed
8 km/h
Perfect evening cricket conditions await both teams with pleasant temperatures, no threat of rain interruption, and minimal wind impact. These ideal playing conditions under floodlights should ensure an uninterrupted contest.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Source: HexaHome
The Motera pitch characteristics favor teams batting first. The surface starts batting-friendly but slows down considerably as the match progresses, making stroke-play increasingly challenging.
Pitch Characteristics
Pitch Factor
Details
Surface Type
Slow pitch, batting-friendly early, deteriorates later
Average 1st Innings Score
166 runs
Average 2nd Innings Score
143 runs
Highest Total
234/4 by India vs New Zealand
Lowest Total
66 all out by New Zealand vs India
Highest Successful Chase
166/3 by India vs England
Venue T20 Statistics
Statistic
Value
Total T20 Matches
11
Batting First Wins
7 (64%)
Bowling First Wins
4 (36%)
Average 1st Innings
166 runs
Average 2nd Innings
143 runs
Score Difference
23 runs in favor of batting first
South Africa vs Canada Head-to-Head Record
Team
Matches Played
Won
Lost
Win Percentage
South Africa
1
1
0
100.00%
Canada
1
0
1
0.00%
Key Insights: This marks the first-ever T20I meeting between these nations. Their only previous encounter was in ODI format during the 2003 Cricket World Cup, which South Africa won convincingly. The gulf in quality and international experience heavily favors the Proteas.
Team Squads for T20 World Cup 2026
Source: Chase Your Sport
South Africa Playing Squad
Role
Players
Captain
Aiden Markram
Wicketkeeper
Quinton de Kock
Batsmen
Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith
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