Afghanistan and Canada will compete in Match 39 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday (February 19) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams have already been eliminated from the Super 8 stage.
Afghanistan’s journey took a hit with close losses, including a Super Over defeat to South Africa and another loss against New Zealand. They managed a win against UAE but couldn’t regain their form. Canada has lost all three of its matches but made headlines when 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra became the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history against New Zealand.
In the upcoming match, Afghanistan is expected to field a strong team, led by Rashid Khan, with support from Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who fell short in the match against South Africa, will aim to finish with a strong performance. Canada will likely keep Samra at the top of the order, with former captain Navneet Dhaliwal playing in his last match.
AFG vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 19 (Thursday); 7:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMT
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
AFG vs CAN, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 02 | Afghanistan won: 02 | Canada won: 0
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for aiding spin bowlers, making it a challenging ground for batters. Afghanistan’s strong spin attack should thrive in these conditions. The pitch is likely to support bowlers from the start, so batters will need to be patient.
Afghanistan’s strategy will involve putting pressure on the Canadian batters with consistent spin bowling while restricting easy runs. Canada also has skilled slow bowlers and seamers capable of mixing their pace, which will add complexity for the batters.
This match is expected to be shaped by spin bowling, where ball discipline may prove crucial.
Squads
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal
Canada: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Shreyas Movva (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Ajayveer Hundal, Kaleem Sana, Ravinderpal Singh
AFG vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Afghanistan wins the toss and bowls first
- Canada’s powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Canada’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Canada wins the toss and bats first
- Afghanistan’s powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Afghanistan’s total score: 180-190
Match result: Afghanistan is predicted to win.
