Afghanistan will play against Canada in their final match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, February 19. Afghanistan aims to conclude their tournament with a win, while Canada seeks their first victory.
Afghanistan
After reaching the semi-finals in the last T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has struggled in this edition. They had chances to win games but fell short. After losing their first two matches to New Zealand and South Africa, they secured a win against the UAE, chasing down a target of 161 runs in 19.2 overs. Ibrahim Zadran scored a crucial half-century, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed an unbeaten 40 runs and took 4 wickets.
Canada
Canada scored 173/4 in their first game against New Zealand but couldn’t defend it, losing as New Zealand chased down the target in just 15.1 overs. This was their third loss in the tournament. The standout player was 19-year-old Yuvraj Samraj, who scored 110 runs off 65 balls, becoming the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history. With only one match left, Canada hopes to break their losing streak.
AFG vs CAN Match Details
| AFG vs CAN T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Afghanistan vs Canada 39th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Thursday, February 19; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
AFG vs CAN T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram is likely to favor batters early on. As the match goes on, batters will adjust to the hard length deliveries. The surface provides good pace and bounce initially, aiding shot-making. However, spinners may find turn as the game progresses. The first innings total is expected to be in the range of 175-190 runs.
AFG vs CAN T20 WC Weather Report
Hot and humid weather is expected, with no rain forecasted. Being an evening match, it will be sunny, with temperatures around 27-29°C and mostly clear skies.
AFG vs CAN Head-to-Head Records
| AFG vs CAN head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won by Afghanistan | 2 |
| Won by Canada | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
AFG vs CAN Probable XI
- Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Samra, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleen Sana, Ansh Patel
Players To Watch Out For in the AFG vs CAN Match
- Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG: Omarzai has been crucial for the team as an all-rounder. He has made 76 runs across three innings and took 8 wickets. His performance against the UAE, where he scored 40 not out and took four wickets, makes him a key player.
- Yuvraj Samra | CAN: At just 19, he has emerged as a key batter for Canada. After two disappointing outings, he scored 110 runs against New Zealand, making history as the youngest centurion in the tournament.
AFG vs CAN Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 8 T20 matches at this venue, teams have won the toss and chosen to bowl first in 4 instances, while opting to bat first the same number of times.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- In 8 T20I matches so far, teams batting first won 3 times, while those bowling first have claimed victory 5 times.
AFG vs CAN Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: Canada (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 45-50
- AFG Total: 165-180
- Match Winner: Afghanistan
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: Afghanistan (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-40
- CAN Total: 145-160
- Match Winner: Afghanistan
Who will win today’s AFG vs CAN T20 World Cup match?
Afghanistan seems to have an advantage due to their strong batting lineup and past experience in crucial matches. They have also won both previous encounters against Canada in this format, showcasing their dominance.
