South Africa vs Canada
LIVE Match 9 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Ahmedabad
Probable XI & Team News
South Africa Update: The Proteas enter as clear favorites. Aiden Markram leads a destructive batting unit featuring Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs. With the match in Ahmedabad, their pace battery of Rabada and Nortje will enjoy the carry, but spin could play a part later.
Canada Update: The North American side faces a massive challenge. Captain Saad Bin Zafar will rely on the explosive batting of Aaron Johnson to set the tone. Their spinners need to be disciplined against the powerful South African middle order.
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Gerald Coetzee
- Kagiso Rabada
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Aaron Johnson
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Pargat Singh
- Nicholas Kirton
- Harsh Thaker
- Saad Bin Zafar (C)
- Shreyas Movva (WK)
- Dillon Heyliger
- Kaleem Sana
- Jeremy Gordon
- Nikhil Dutta
Match Preview: South Africa vs Canada (Match 9)
Monday night action in Group D sees South Africa vs Canada in Match 9 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It's a battle of sheer power as the heavyweights South Africa look to flex their muscles against a rising Canadian side.
Pitch Report: Ahmedabad
The surface at Ahmedabad is usually a belter for batting, offering true bounce and pace. However, the large boundaries (approx 75m) bring spinners into the game. Dew is expected in the second innings, making the toss crucial—expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first.
Key Battles to Watch
- 🚀 Kagiso Rabada vs Aaron Johnson: World-class pace against Canada's most aggressive opener. If Johnson survives the powerplay, Canada could post a decent total.
- 💥 Heinrich Klaasen vs Spin: Klaasen is arguably the best player of spin in the world. Saad Bin Zafar will have a tough task containing him in the middle overs.
- 🏏 Marco Jansen vs Powerplay: Jansen's new ball swing can dismantle top orders quickly.
FAQs: South Africa vs Canada Live
Q: What time does the SA vs CAN match start?
A: The match begins at 07:00 PM IST on February 9, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the match?
A: Use the player above for live streaming. In South Africa, the match is available on SuperSport.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: South Africa is the overwhelming favorite, but T20 cricket always leaves room for surprises.