Afghanistan will take on Canada in their penultimate group-stage fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, February 19.
Both teams have endured a difficult tournament campaign and are already out of the Super 8 qualification race. However, pride will be on the line as Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan look to finish their World Cup journey with a consolation win.
Afghanistan have suffered narrow defeats against heavyweights like South Africa and New Zealand, which ultimately ended their hopes of progressing. They will now aim to play fearless cricket and sign off on a positive note at Chepauk.
Canada, meanwhile, have struggled to find momentum and remain winless so far. Led by Dilpreet Bajwa, the Canadians will be desperate to break their losing streak and register their first victory of the tournament.
With both sides eager to restore pride, fans can expect a competitive contest in Chennai.
AFG vs CAN Match Details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Canada, Group Stage
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
Afghanistan vs Canada Live Streaming Details
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast AFG vs CAN Match Live?
The match will be broadcast live in India on:
- Star Sports Network
How To Watch AFG vs CAN Live Streaming Online?
The live streaming will be available on:
- JioHotstar app and website
AFG vs CAN Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan Playing XI (Probable)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Canada Playing XI (Probable)
Yuvraj Singh Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Shreyas Movva (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel
AFG vs CAN Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Matches | Afghanistan Won | Canada Won |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
Afghanistan have dominated the rivalry so far and will enter as favourites.
Full Squads
Afghanistan Squad
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and others.
Canada Squad
Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Yuvraj Samra, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel and others.
When will the Afghanistan vs Canada match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The Afghanistan vs Canada match will be played on Thursday, February 19.
What will be the venue for the Afghanistan vs Canada match?
The match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
What time will the toss for AFG vs CAN match take place?
The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
What time will the first ball of AFG vs CAN match be bowled?
The match will start at 7:00 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of Afghanistan vs Canada match in India?
The live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live streaming of Afghanistan vs Canada match in India?
The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Are Afghanistan and Canada still in contention for Super 8s?
No, both teams have been eliminated from Super 8 qualification.
Who are the key players to watch in AFG vs CAN?
Rashid Khan and Gurbaz for Afghanistan, while Nicholas Kirton and Saad Bin Zafar will be key for Canada.
What is Afghanistan’s head-to-head record against Canada?
Afghanistan have won both matches played against Canada in T20Is.
What is at stake in this match?
Both teams will be playing for pride and a chance to finish their campaign with a win.
