Canada is gearing up for their second appearance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and fans have every reason to be excited. After a respectable debut in 2024, where they finished fourth in the group stage and even secured a memorable win over Ireland, the North American side is looking to make a bigger impact in India and Sri Lanka.
The team punched their ticket to the global stage by dominating the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final, winning all six matches to finish on top of the table. Their campaign was powered by the sensational bowling of Shivam Sharma, who picked up 11 wickets at an astonishing average of 7.81, and the left-arm pace brilliance of Kaleem Sana, taking 10 wickets at just 7.5 runs apiece.
Canada’s batting line-up has firepower too. Nicholas Kirton, who earned the Aramco Player of the Match award for his 49-run innings against Ireland in 2024, will be key at the top. He will be supported by aggressive southpaw Yuvraj Samra, boasting a strike rate of 160.72 in international T20s.
Canada squad for T20 World Cup 2026:
Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra.
Canada faces a tough group featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the UAE, making their opening fixture against South Africa in Ahmedabad on 9 February 2026 a must-watch. With their blend of pace, spin, and explosive batting, Canada will be hoping to punch above their weight and create some upsets.
As the T20 World Cup approaches, all eyes will be on emerging teams like Canada, who are eager to showcase their growth on the world stage. Fans can expect a thrilling mix of skill, energy, and ambition from this young squad.
