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T20 World Cup 2026: Today, in the 9th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa (SA) will face the tournament's emerging team, Canada (SA vs CAN). The Proteas will look to dominate with their aggressive batting in this match at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
South Africa defeated the West Indies in the previous T20 series, but lost by 30 runs in the practice match against India. Canada, on the other hand, has also lost both its practice matches. Both teams are part of Group D. Canada will look to give South Africa a tough fight in this match.
SA vs CAN Match Preview: South Africa vs Canada Key Highlights
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- South Africa: Under the captaincy of Aiden Markram, South Africa has a very balanced team. The combination of Quinton de Kock and Dewald Brewis, known as 'Baby AB', will be a highlight for the spectators.
- Canada: Under the captaincy of Dilpreet Bajwa, Canada has performed brilliantly in the qualifiers. Experienced players like Navneet Dhaliwal and Saad Bin Zafar are the main pillars of the team.
SA vs CAN AI Dream11 Prediction: Winning Probability Odds & Stats
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The Narendra Modi Stadium has large boundaries, and the pitch may favor fast bowlers early on. Analysis based on AI data.
| Category | AI Analysis & Prediction |
|---|---|
| Winning Probability | South Africa: 90% | Canada: 10% |
| Projected Score (1st Innings) | 190 - 210 (if SA bats first) |
| Toss Importance | Considering the dew in Ahmedabad, it would be better to win the toss and bowl first. |
Top Players to Watch: SA vs CAN
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- Quinton de Kock (SA): His explosive batting in the powerplay could disrupt the rhythm of the Canadian bowlers.
- Kagiso Rabada (SA): His accurate pace and bounce will prove lethal on the Ahmedabad pitch.
- Dilpreet Bajwa (CAN): The captain and the team's most reliable batsman, who will be responsible for scoring big innings.
- David Miller (SA): Known as 'Killer Miller', this player is adept at finishing matches in the final overs.
Also Read: India vs Pakistan: PCB Ready to Play with 3 Major Conditions
Who will win today's SA vs CAN T20 WC Match?
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Statistically, South Africa has a huge advantage. They have one of the best T20 players in the world. Canada's biggest challenge will be facing the pace of Rabada and Nortje. According to the AI, South Africa is the favorite to win this match by a big margin.
SA vs CAN Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen: Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram, Yuvraj Samra
- All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Kaleem Sana, Harsh Thaker
- Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada
- Captain: Quinton de Kock
- Vice-Captain: Ryan Rickelton
SA vs CAN Dream11 Winning Team: 1. Quinton de Kock (C), 2. Ryan Rickelton (VC), 3. Dewald Brevis, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Yuvraj Samra, 6. Marco Jansen, 7. Kaleem Sana, 8. Harsh Thaker, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Kagiso Rabada
SA vs CAN Match Details & Live Streaming
- Date & Time: Today | 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Where to Watch: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
Also Read: SA vs CAN T20 WC Match Pitch Report, Narendra Modi Stadium stats, records
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