Starring in Group D matches alongside some of the toughest opposition in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in South Africa and New Zealand, Afghanistan and Canada have already been eliminated, following New Zealand’s latest triumph against Canada in their fourth game of the edition.
The Rashid Khan-led Afghan side won the only match in this T20 World Cup against UAE; however, Canada have been in the quest for their only win in this edition of the ICC T20 World Cup.
This article covers the AFG vs CAN Match 39 with details on the match preview, live streaming options, pitch and weather conditions, head-to-head statistics, and key records.
AFG vs CAN Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match No. 39?
Match Details
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Match: Afghanistan vs Canada, Match 39
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Date: February 19, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM IST
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Venue: M Chidambaram Stadium
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Live streaming: JioHotstar
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Live broadcast: Star Sports Network
AFG vs CAN Match Prediction Head-to-Head Record:
Afghanistan have played a total of 3 matches in the shortest format of the game. Afghanistan and Canada have never clashed once in the ICC T20 World Cup, while they met once in the Qualifier of the ICC T20 World Cup. Afghanistan have won on 2 occasions, while Canada could manage just 1 win.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The MA Chidambarum Stadium is often called a paradise for spinners; however, batters do not find it handy on this track. Seamers do not find it easy on this track, as the ball does not bounce much. The average first-innings score goes as high as 170 at this venue, and chases often get tougher on such pitches.
AFG vs CAN Weather Report
Weather conditions look ideal for cricket, with clear and sunny skies during the daytime. Temperatures will fall to around 24 degrees during the evening time and rain will not cause any hindrance for them. Dew will be a game-changing factor during the second innings.
AFG vs CAN Match Prediction Probable XIs
Afghanistan Probable Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Canada Probable Playing XI: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva, Nicholas Kirton, Jaskarandeep Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Dilon Heyliger, Ansh Patel and Kaleem Sana.
Toss Impact
The toss is often a crucial factor due to early morning moisture and the late evening dew, which often affects games played in the Indian subcontinent. Making it clear for tosses, teams often wish to bat first at such venues.
Form and Fitness
Speaking of fitness, the two teams are not in their best shape; however, form has been a massive concern for Canada until Yuvraj Samra played a special innings for them with the bat against New Zealand, when he scored a maiden century in the T20 World Cup. For the Afghans, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai have been in great touch.
Score Prediction
A first-innings score between 170 and 180 should be highly competitive on this surface. If Afghanistan bats first, their in-form batting order will play a tough role; however, Canada batting first might not be able to set the bar so high.
AFG vs CAN: Players to Perform Prediction
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Canada Key Players: Dilpreet Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra, Nicholas Kirton, Saad Bin Zafar, and Kaleem Sana
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for Afghanistan? Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Ibrahim Zadran
Who will score the most runs for Canada? Yuvraj Samra or Harsh Thaker
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for Afghanistan? Rashid Khan or Fazalhaq Farooqi
Who will pick the most wickets for Canada? Saad Bin Zafar or Kaleem Sana
Conclusion: Who will win the AFG vs CAN Match?
Afghanistan will enter the match as heavy favourites. Their experience in major ICC events, the supreme form of their batters and their loaded spin-bowling deck make them the best team on show. However, Canada will also be keeping no stone unturned as they will be in the quest for their maiden win in this edition of the tournament.
