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

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Canada would be pulling off arguably the biggest upset in Men’s T20 World Cup history if they defeat a red-hot South Africa.

Date & time:

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India

Weather: Sunny at first, before clear skies later on with temperatures in the mid-twenties. 

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

Tickets: Click here for the latest ticket information for Canada vs USA

Canada vs South Africa prediction

South Africa were so close to winning this tournament back in 2024 but fell at the final hurdle to India. Since then, they’ve triumphed in the World Test Championship so having now secured that long awaited first ICC major title, they now look to add the Men’s T20 World Cup to their cabinet. The Proteas have all the tools to be successful, especially from a batting perspective with so much power and depth to call upon that can see them go hard from ball one and keep the pressure on their opponents.

Canada simply aren’t close to the level of this South African side and their bowlers could well take some significant punishment from this scary Proteas top order. Regardless of whether they are setting or chasing a target, expect South Africa to rack up a bigger powerplay score than their opponents.

Canada vs South Africa tip: South Africa to make the highest 1st 6 overs score