South Africa unleashed batting mayhem in Ahmedabad, rattling up 213/4 to challenge Canada with a 214-run victory target in T20 World Cup 2026’s Group D opener. Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock of 59 from 32 deliveries, laced with 10 boundaries and a maximum, proved the difference-maker.
Monday’s toss went Canada’s way, prompting them to bowl first at Narendra Modi Stadium. The openers, de Kock (25 off 22, 2×4) and Markram, laid a 70-run platform in 6.5 overs. Rickelton then accelerated with 33 off 21 (3×4, 1×6), adding 56 for the second wicket to reach 126.
Markram fell soon after, but with the score at 138/4, Miller (39* off 23, 1×4, 3×6) and Stubbs (34* off 19, 2×4, 2×6) plundered 75 unbeaten runs in 37 balls, capping a thrilling display.
Canada’s Ansh Patel toiled with 3/31, Bajwa taking 1. South Africa’s clinical approach has shifted momentum firmly in their favor, setting up an intriguing chase where Canada must summon extraordinary resilience to stay alive in the group.