South Africa sent a loud message on day one of their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign! The Proteas crushed Canada by 57 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, showing exactly why they are serious title contenders.
Captain Aiden Markram’s explosive half-century and Lungi Ngidi’s devastating bowling spell made this a one-sided affair from start to finish.
South Africa vs Canada Match Highlights
South Africa vs Canada Match Highlights – Batting Fireworks First
Canada won the toss and put South Africa in to bat. Big mistake. Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram attacked from ball one. They raced to 66/0 in the Powerplay without losing a wicket. Markram was unstoppable – he smashed 59 off just 32 balls with 10 fours and 1 six.
Canada’s Ansh Patel fought back hard. He took three quick wickets and dragged South Africa from 126/1 to 138/4. But the relief didn’t last. David Miller (39*) and Tristan Stubbs (34*) took charge. Their unbeaten 75-run stand was brutal – 62 runs came in the last five overs. South Africa finished strong at 213/4.
South Africa vs Canada Match Highlights – Ngidi Destroys Canada
Canada’s chase never really started. Lungi Ngidi struck gold on the very first ball – Dilpreet Bajwa out for a golden duck. Ngidi kept going strong, picking up two more wickets early. Canada slumped to 26/3.
Navneet Dhaliwal played a brave knock – 64 off 49 balls. Harsh Thaker added 33. But the asking rate kept climbing. Ngidi came back and broke the stand. He finished with brilliant figures of 4/31. Marco Jansen grabbed two wickets too. Canada ended at 156/8.
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Quick Score Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 213/4 (20 overs) | Aiden Markram – 59 (32) |
| Canada | 156/8 (20 overs) | Navneet Dhaliwal – 64 (49) |
Result: South Africa won by 57 runs.
This clinical win puts South Africa straight to the top of Group D. They look hungry to go one better than their 2024 runner-up finish. Canada fought hard but couldn’t match the Proteas’ firepower.
What a start for South Africa! Do you think they can go all the way this time? Share your thoughts below!
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