AFG vs CAN 39th T20 WC Match Preview: The 39th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between Afghanistan (AFG) and Canada (CAN) on Thursday, February 19th, where we will see the Afghanistan national cricket team locking horns with the Canada national cricket team at the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The contest is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, and the toss will happen at 6:30 PM.
Afghanistan and Canada are both already knocked out of the Super Eights race, and they will be desperate to finish their campaign with a strong performance. Afghanistan’s narrow defeats against South Africa and New Zealand were tough to digest. And Afghanistan will feel that they missed the golden chance to dominate on spin-friendly Indian surfaces. Canada, meanwhile, have endured a difficult tournament, as they suffered defeats against South Africa, the UAE and New Zealand.
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AFG vs CAN 39th T20 WC Match Match Details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Canada – 39th Match, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: February 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
AFG vs CAN Head-to-Head Record
In T20 internationals, Afghanistan and Canada have faced each other only three times so far. Afghanistan had won two matches. On the other hand, Canada has registered one victory.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is traditionally slow and spin-friendly. The surface offers noticeable grip and turn. Hence, the run-scoring is challenging here. However, dew at Chidambaram Stadium may assist batting later in the evening. Spinners and bowlers who rely on variations are expected to play a decisive role.
AFG vs CAN Probable Best Performers
Key Batter to Watch – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Gurbaz has been Afghanistan’s top run-scorer in the tournament. He has scored 110 runs from three matches. His brilliant 84 against South Africa is one of the best innings of the tournament and the standout knocks of Afghanistan’s campaign.
Key Bowler to Watch – Azmatullah Omarzai
Omarzai has been outstanding with the ball. He has claimed a total of eight wickets in three matches. His smart pace variations and calm approach in pressure situations have helped Afghanistan strike at crucial moments.
AFG vs CAN Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Gulbadin Naib, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Canada:
Yuvraj Singh Samra, Nicholas Kirton, Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Navneet Dhaliwal, Shreyas Movva (WK), Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Jaskaran Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Ansh Patel
AFG vs CAN Match Prediction
All in all, Afghanistan will enter the AFG vs CAN 39th T20 World Cup match as firm favourites. They are supported by experienced campaigners such as Rashid Khan and a well-rounded bowling attack, and the conditions in Chennai clearly suit their strengths. Canada is led by Dilpreet Bajwa, and they will need an exceptional all-round performance to challenge a confident Afghan side.
Prediction: Afghanistan is expected to win and conclude their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note.
