Afghanistan vs Canada Live Score – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match 39
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Match: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Match 39
Toss: Canada elected to field first
Match Summary (Live Update)
Afghanistan take on Canada in Match 39 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
Canada won the toss and opted to bowl first under evening conditions.
Both teams are playing their final group-stage match and will look to finish their campaign on a winning note.
Afghanistan Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Ziaur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Canada Playing XI
- Yuvraj Samra
- Dilpreet Bajwa (c)
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Harsh Thaker
- Nicholas Kirton
- Shreyas Movva (wk)
- Saad Bin Zafar
- Dilon Heyliger
- Jaskarandeep Singh
- Kaleem Sana
- Ansh Patel
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Afghanistan Wins | Canada Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
Afghanistan have dominated previous encounters against Canada in T20Is.
Pitch Report – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Chepauk traditionally supports spin bowling. In this tournament, evening matches have seen limited dew and slower surfaces.
Afghanistan’s spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Mohammad Nabi could play a major role.
However, if Canada’s top order survives the powerplay, the middle order has enough firepower to post a competitive total.
Key Players to Watch
Afghanistan
- Rashid Khan – Match-winning leg spinner
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Explosive powerplay batter
- Azmatullah Omarzai – Crucial all-rounder
Canada
- Yuvraj Samra – Consistent top-order performer
- Navneet Dhaliwal – Experienced campaigner
- Saad Bin Zafar – Leading wicket-taker
Match Preview & Analysis
Afghanistan entered the tournament with high expectations but were knocked out early after close losses.
Rashid Khan’s side will be eager to finish strong.
Canada, meanwhile, aim to avoid a winless exit. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa will hope his side delivers a spirited performance.
With spin likely to dominate, Afghanistan start as favorites — but Canada could spring a surprise.
FAQs – Afghanistan vs Canada Match 39
1. Who won the toss in AFG vs CAN?
Canada won the toss and chose to field first.
2. Where is the match being played?
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
3. Is Afghanistan still in contention for Super 8?
No, Afghanistan have been eliminated from qualification.
4. What is Afghanistan’s head-to-head record vs Canada?
Afghanistan have won both previous T20 matches against Canada.
5. Who are the key players in this match?
Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Yuvraj Samra and Navneet Dhaliwal.
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