Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium
206
46
20
South Africa
SA
213/4 (20.0)
Canada chose to BOWL
Canada
CAN
156/8 (20.0)
South Africa won by 57 runs
CAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Winning Team, Playing XI & Pitch Report

Published on Feb 07, 2026

CAN vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Winning Team, Playing XI & Pitch Report

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup brings us a classic David vs Goliath clash as South Africa faces Canada at the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the Proteas boasting heavyweights like Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, fantasy users are expecting a run fest. However, Canada's Dilpreet Bajwa has shown promise, and they will look to compete hard on this batting paradise. Here is everything you need to know to build your fantasy winning team.

Match Details

  • Match: Canada vs South Africa
  • Date: 09 Feb 2026
  • Time: 19:00 IST
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can catch the action on Star Sports Network and stream it live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Global viewers should check local listings.

Fans can check the country-wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match.
To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide:
ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country-wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad during February is ideal for cricket. Expect clear skies with temperatures hovering around 20°C to 25°C during match hours. There is zero Rain impact expected. However, the Dew factor is likely to be significant in the second innings, which usually favors the chasing team.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been an absolute belter recently. The Average Score in the last 5 matches is a massive 206 runs, indicating a high scoring game. Pacers have enjoyed more success here with 46 wickets, compared to just 20 wickets for Spinners. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing batters to play through the line.

Fantasy Takeaway: Focus on top order batters from South Africa and fast bowlers who operate in the death overs.

Team Form & Head to-Head

South Africa

  • Last 5 Matches: L L W W L
  • Summary: Mixed form recently, losing to India but securing wins against West Indies. Their batting unit is firing, with multiple 200+ scores recently.
  • H2H: 0 Wins (First major meeting in this cycle).

Canada

  • Last 5 Matches: L L W W W
  • Summary: Started well but lost their last two games against Nepal and Italy. They struggle against high quality pace.
  • H2H: 0 Wins.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • South Africa: The squad looks Fully fit. Quinton de Kock is in prime form.
  • Canada: No major injury concerns reported. The team is Fully fit for selection.

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Canada

Navneet Dhaliwal, Aaron Johnson, Dilpreet Bajwa, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shreyas Movva, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Jeremy Gordon

Key Players to Watch

  • Quinton de Kock (SA): The wicket keeper batter is a must have. He smashed 115 runs recently and loves batting on Indian pitches. His selection is high for a reason.
  • Aiden Markram (SA): A safe captaincy choice. He contributes with the bat and can bowl handy off spin if there is a matchup. He scored 86 runs just three games ago.
  • Marco Jansen (SA): With the new ball, he is lethal. He also provides value with the bat down the order. A perfect all rounder for your fantasy contests.
  • Dilpreet Bajwa (CAN): Canada's most consistent batter, scoring 55 and 37 in recent games. If Canada puts up a fight, he will be central to it.
  • Kagiso Rabada (SA): On a pitch offering pace and bounce, Rabada is a threat. He is a wicket taking option in the powerplay and death overs.

Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Quinton de Kock
  • Aiden Markram
  • Marco Jansen

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Ryan Rickelton: Often overlooked but has high explosive potential as an opener.
  • Dilon Heyliger: A bowling all rounder who can pick up wickets in the middle overs and score quick runs.
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Match Prediction / Outlook

Given the conditions and squad depth, South Africa is the clear favorite to win. The pitch suits their aggressive batting style. Canada will need a miracle to stop the Proteas' batting lineup on this ground.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on research and stats. Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup CAN vs SA players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Tristan StubbsSABAT179RHB1595036718033.67141.6814410OB24111.630.98.9420.702/6114000000618.071.221.3358460016
Lungi NgidiSABOWL186RHB4326107136.2978.109RFM1812303.422.148.31675/39340000001144.571.663.07114601420
David MillerSABAT567LHB5151731206812035.28138.76571413OB30110.330-337000000528.772.372.327736500
Quinton de KockSAWK442LHB428321245414031.44139.35911769000-379000000282.0123.3611.63115733016
Dewald BrevisSABAT146RHB13313339116228.25152.416461LB24182.121.277.4317.102/1980000000469.576.566.2920141000
Kagiso RabadaSABOWL260LHB96455534410.84108069RF2573233.724.058.217.584/2184000000975.883.836.2596504516
Aiden MarkramSAALL238RHB22334598910831.68136.1740738OB113491.934.678.0225.903/21128000000186.5421.4115.34212311100
Marco JansenSAALL151RHB933012137119.25137.216153LF1481673.627.388.4819.365/3077000000785.4810.4814.326760720
Keshav MaharajSABOWL218RHB106468174513.61104.6096SLA2081913.627.637.1223.214/15650000001054.221.763.462112080
Ryan RickeltonSAWK166LHB15913468612332.09148.2932652114143.52401/14119000000372.0112.4411.3210635500
Saad Bin ZafarCANALL77LHB42185373322.37119.06063SLA72783.519.796.219.103/824000000776.092.785.27191615-30
Dilpreet BajwaCANBAT21RHB2134575625.38128.37459OB721.9609.233901/215000000260.212.523.481342-2400
Navneet DhaliwalCANBAT54RHB52914347033.34126.4510171RMF741.618.56.7216.501/1119000000339.691.211.87311210000
Dilon HeyligerCANBOWL60RHB38223953024.68159.91052RM5956323.947.4819.135/1614000000952.350.611.191719438
Kaleem SanaCANBOWL49RHB117541313.588.5205LMF48693.414.916.3114.164/171200000010290.410.781819960
Nicholas KirtonCANALL43LHB4167906922.57122.29283741.324.2510.7713.501/316000000469.171.683.491620808
Shreyas MovvaCANWK28RHB2353783721105.58037000-25000000516.990.70.8115211700
Harsh ThakerCANALL54RHB42108225325.68123.05284OB43392.919.826.119.414/2014000000632.670.581.138695308
Jaskaran SinghCANBOWL48RHB33163346019.64150.45144RM45423.227.668.0320.614/257000000813.850.230.37226020
Corbin BoschSAALL125RHB79308998118.34115.4296RFM1121173.225.68.4418.144/1450000000845.712.43.7412520408
Yuvraj SamraCANBAT20LHB19358611036.62159.67489RM1226.56.5602/133000000117.520.951.1614282400
Ansh PatelCANBOWL13RHB328688001LWS1192.721.226.362003/3110000001111.260.250.37410601020
Completed matches of Canada
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
13 Feb - 03:00 PMDelhiCanadaCANUnited Arab EmiratesUAE150/7 (20.0)154/5 (19.4) U.A.E. won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 11:00 AMChennaiCanadaCANNew ZealandNZ173/4 (20.0)176/2 (15.1) New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
19 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiAfghanistanAFGCanadaCAN200/4 (20.0)118/8 (20.0) Afghanistan won by 82 runs
Completed matches of South Africa
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
11 Feb - 11:00 AMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAAfghanistanAFG187/6 (20.0)187/10 (19.4) Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 11:00 AMDelhiUnited Arab EmiratesUAESouth AfricaSA122/6 (20.0)123/4 (13.2) South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)
22 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMAhmedabadWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
01 Mar - 03:00 PMDelhiZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
04 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataSouth AfricaSANew ZealandNZ169/8 (20.0)173/1 (12.5) New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Narendra Modi Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
11 Feb - 11:00 AMSouth AfricaSAAfghanistanAFG187/6 (20.0)187/10 (19.4) Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNetherlandsNED193/6 (20.0)176/7 (20.0) India won by 17 runs
22 Feb - 07:00 PMSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
08 Mar - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
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