South Africa Vs Canada ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will Rain Hinder The Match In Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will be playing host to its first game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, February 9. The giant venue will witness South Africa open their campaign with a Group D fixture against one of the leading associate sides, Canada.

The Proteas, led by skipper Aiden Markram, are eyeing a winning start and some strong early momentum in the tournament where they’re part of a tricky group, also including New Zealand, Afghanistan and the UAE.

Any hiccup against one of the associates will leave Markram & company susceptible in their mini triangular tussle against New Zealand and Afghanistan. The three full-member sides being the frontrunners to progress from this group, only two of them will actually make it to the Super

8s stage.

The South Africans have a recent history of taking their eyes off the ball against such opponents. Memories of them enduring a shocking upset versus the Netherlands and failing to make it to the semis at the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup are still fresh in minds. Markram’s team will be determined to ensure there is no repeat of the same here.

For Canada, the pair of losses in their warm-up games against Italy and Nepal would’ve been a cause of bitter disappointment. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa’s team will be hoping to put that behind them and leave a mark in a rare opportunity to face a top ICC full-member side on the world stage. It will be a good chance for multiple Canadian players to showcase their mettle.

Ahmedabad Weather Forecast 

The forecast is ripe for an uninterrupted game between South Africa and Canada, with clear skies and no rain predicted during the match hours.

Expect temperatures ranging between 21 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius at night, with humidity exceeding 40 per cent and an insignificant wind of around 5-8 km/hour. The pitch in Ahmedabad is usually good for batting. The late-night dew on the ground could make the toss crucial, with the team winning the flip of the coin likely deciding to bowl first.