SA Win by 57 Runs | South Africa vs Canada Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Match 9: CAN 156/8 in 20 Overs (Target 214)

South Africa Win by 57 Runs! A fine win in the end for South Africa as they begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win. Canada played well in the patches but you need to be at your absolute best to beat a top opponent like the proteas. 

Marco Jansen struck twice in this over, was on hat-trick as well, to take South Africa closer to victory. Meanwhile, Navneet Dhaliwal has completed his half-century and he has been a standout batter for his side. Mere formalities remain in this game now with Canada needing over 30 runs per over. 

So Lungi Ngidi came back into the attack and he broke the partnership. It was Harsh Thaker who was Caught by at third man. Down to last five overs now. H Thaker c Kagiso Rabada b Lungi Ngidi 33(29)

Nice little partnership for Canada between Navneet Dhaliwal and Harsh Thaker. It is worth 54 off 44 balls. Something to cheer for Canada as they need 115 more runs to win in 42 balls.

End of Powerplay overs and Canada have lost four wickets. Canada now need 164 runs in 84 balls to win with required run-rate jumping to over 11 runs per over. 

Three early wickets for Lungi Ngidi as he dents Canada upfront. We are still in the Powerplay overs and Canada have lost both their openers including captain Dilpreet Bajwa and Nicholas Kirton the latest to be dismissed.

South Africa finish with massive total on the board. Canada will have to bat exceptionally to chase this down. David Miller smashed 39 off 23 balls to help his side cross the 200-run mark and giving him company was Tristan Stubbs (34 off 19 balls). Do join us back for Canada's response with the bat.

Last two overs to go and South Africa have recovered well after some quick wickets. Tristan Stubbs and David Miller will now eye for final onslaught and take South Africa past the 200-run mark.

OUT! Canada chipping away with wickets here as South Africa lose another one. Ansh Patel is having a great night with the ball as he accounts for Dewald Brevis, his third wicket. Brevis is caught near cover. D Brevis c Nicholas Kirton b Ansh Patel 6(6)

OUT! Second wicket of the night for Ansh Patel as he accounts for Ryan Rickelton, he is caught near the long-on boundary rope.  Ryan Rickelton c Harsh Thaker b Ansh Patel 33(21)

OUT! Ansh Patel strikes. Aiden Markram is caught by Dilon Heyliger in the outfield, a superb effort this as it brings curtains to a fine knock by South African captain. A Markram c Dilon Heyliger b Ansh Patel 59(32)

Halfway through and South Africa continue to dominate the proceedings. Captain Aiden Markram has brought up his half-century and now he will looking to further accelerate. 50 off 28 balls for Markram.

OUT! Canada draw first blood. It is Dilpreet Bajwa who cleans up Quinton de Kock. End of an opening partnership. Canada will try to put brakes on South Africa's scoring now. Q de Kock b Dilpreet Bajwa 25(22)

End of Power play overs and South Africa are bossing this game at the moment. Quinton de Kock is batting on 22 while his captain Aiden Markram is on 35.

Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram are the South African openers. Kaleem Sana starts proceedings for Canada and he gives away just seven runs from this first over.

Canada Playing XI: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa(c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva(w), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Jaskaran Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel.

South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.

TOSS: Canada have won the toss and opted to bowl.

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