Afghanistan vs Canada Preview & Prediction | 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Group Stage

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Two eliminated nations collide in what is Canada’s last chance to grab a victory in this tournament, whilst Afghanistan are still smarting from what has been a hugely disappointing group stage.

Date & time:

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India

Weather: Sunny at the start of play but as night falls, so does the temperature which should drop rapidly as the sun sets.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV

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Afghanistan vs Canada prediction

Hopes would’ve been high for Afghanistan to potentially make a really deep run in the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026 with the matches being played in the sub-continent, but it’s been a hugely frustrating campaign for Rashid Khan’s side, losing to both New Zealand and South Africa. It was the latter which proved a real killer, coming out the wrong end of a second Super Over. Despite beating UAE last time out, it unfortunately came too late for Afghanistan and this final group game for them is a dead rubber.

Canada haven’t managed to pick up a victory so far in Group D, one of only three nations at the time of writing not to have won a single group stage fixture. Whilst Afghanistan are clear favourites to win, the shrewd move may be to target all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who is enjoying a hugely potent group stage with the ball. He’s picked up seven wickets in his last two appearances including a four-wicket-haul against UAE. It’s worth backing him to finish as his side’s top bowler for a third game running.

Afghanistan vs Canada tip: Afghanistan - Top Bowler - Azmatullah Omarzai