A thunderous batting effort propelled South Africa to 213/4, issuing Canada a steep 214-run target in a pivotal T20 World Cup 2026 Group D showdown at Narendra Modi Stadium. Skipper Aiden Markram’s 59 off 32 balls (10×4, 1×6) was the cornerstone of the imposing total.
Canada, buoyed by a toss win, bowled first but watched helplessly as de Kock and Markram amassed 70 runs in 6.5 overs. De Kock’s 25 (2×4) off 22 gave way to Rickelton’s 33 (3×4, 1×6) off 21, forging a 56-run stand that lifted SA to 126/2.
Post Markram’s exit at 138/4, an electrifying late surge from David Miller (39* off 23: 1×4, 3×6) and Tristan Stubbs (34* off 19: 2×4, 2×6) yielded 75* in 37 balls, overwhelming the Canadian attack.
Ansh Patel starred with 3/31, skipper Bajwa snaring one. This performance highlights South Africa’s T20 prowess, placing Canada on the back foot in a match that could shape group standings early on.