Final result
South Africa Cricket won by 57 runs
Player of the match: L Ngidi
Result · T20 Internationals
South Africa Cricket vs Canada Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 206Chase success · 53%POTM · L Ngidi
Match preview & overview
South Africa ease past Canada by 57 runs in Ahmedabad T20I
South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs in their T20 International at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 9 February 2026. Batting first after Canada won the toss and chose to field, South Africa posted 213/4, edging above the venue's average first-innings score of 206 across 95 T20 matches at the ground. Canada's chase was over as a contest almost before it began: 4 wickets fell in the powerplay for just 50 runs, and they never recovered, finishing on 156/8. Lungi Ngidi took the Player of the Match award for his contribution with the ball.
The innings phases told the story clearly. South Africa's powerplay yielded 66 without loss, a full 23 runs above the ground average of 43, and their death overs added a further 62 for no wicket. The middle overs cost them 4 wickets for 85 runs, but by then the total was already building towards something substantial. Canada's equivalent phases ran in reverse: a powerplay collapse, a steadier middle passage of 70 for 1, then 3 more wickets falling for 36 in the death.
Pitch report & venue insights
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — 95-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
95
T20 matches hosted
206
Avg 1st-innings score
196
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
63%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
South Africa's powerplay set the tone early
South Africa raced to 66 without loss in the first six overs, well above Narendra Modi Stadium's average powerplay score of 43 runs. That platform allowed the middle order to take risks, and the innings never truly stuttered despite losing 4 wickets in overs 7 through 16.
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Canada's powerplay collapse ended the chase
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213/4 tracks above the venue average
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Ngidi took Player of the Match honours
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South Africa's second successive win in this trip
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets for South Africa may carry more interest than outright result lines given the depth and consistency of their batting order through all three phases.
- Canada's middle-overs performance (70 runs, 1 wicket) suggests their experienced batters can build partnerships once they survive the powerplay; individual score lines for their middle order could be worth considering as context.
- The venue's toss data shows teams choosing to field in 60 per cent of matches; how the toss falls and whether it influences opening spell conditions may be relevant context for in-play markets.
- Powerplay wickets markets may reflect the contrasting patterns from this fixture: South Africa conceded none in their powerplay while Canada lost 4, suggesting pace bowlers against Canada's top order could be a focal point.
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Frequently asked
Questions about South Africa Cricket vs Canada Cricket
Who won the South Africa vs Canada T20I on 9 February 2026?
South Africa won by 57 runs. They posted 213/4 batting first, and Canada were bowled out for 156/8 in reply. Lungi Ngidi was named Player of the Match.
Where was the South Africa vs Canada T20I played?
The match was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. It is one of the largest cricket grounds in the world and has hosted 95 T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 206.
What is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Canada?
South Africa lead the all-time head-to-head 2–0. Their previous meeting was in 2003, when South Africa won by 118 runs at Buffalo Park. This fixture extended that winning run.
Where can I watch South Africa vs Canada T20I matches in the UK?
T20 internationals involving South Africa are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific timings in British Summer Time.
How did Canada's batting hold up in the chase?
Canada struggled badly in the powerplay, losing 4 wickets for 50 runs in the first six overs. They recovered slightly in the middle overs, scoring 70 runs for 1 wicket, but the early damage was irreparable. They finished on 156/8, 57 runs short.
Who won the toss in this T20I and what did they choose to do?
Canada won the toss and chose to field, a decision that aligns with the general trend at Narendra Modi Stadium, where teams elect to field in around 60 per cent of matches. South Africa made them pay by posting 213/4.
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Photo credits (4)
- Lungi Ngidi — photo by Starc99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Dale Steyn — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- AB de Villiers — photo by YellowMonkey/Blnguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Axar Patel — photo by Anand Anil, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source