The Narendra Modi Stadium bore witness to a scientific exhibition of T20 cricket on February 09, 2026, as South Africa dismantled Canada by 57 runs of their Group D conflict of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Whereas the Proteas’ batters set the stage with a towering complete, it was a ferocious opening spell from Lungi Ngidi that actually broke the Canadian spirit, sending followers right into a frenzy and solidifying South Africa’s dominance within the event.
Aiden Markram and South African middle-order fireworks set an enormous goal Canada
Opting to say authority early, South Africa’s high order got here out firing. The Powerplay was a masterclass in aggressive accumulation, as Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock raced to 65/0 throughout the first six overs. Markram was notably devastating, reaching a 28-ball half-century characterised by elegant drives and brutal pulls. Regardless of dropping De Kock for 25, the momentum by no means wavered.
Ryan Rickelton added a brisk 33, however the true sting got here within the remaining overs. Though Canada’s Ansh Patel managed a courageous triple-strike to take away Markram (59), Rickelton, and Dewald Brevis in fast succession, he couldn’t stem the tide of the “Killer Miller” present. David Miller (39 off 23) and Tristan Stubbs (34 off 19) mixed for an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Their late-inning onslaught, aided by a gradual over-rate penalty towards Canada within the remaining over, propelled South Africa to an enormous 213/4.
Lungi Ngidi’s four-wicket haul takes South Africa to an emphatic win in T20 World Cup 2026
The Canadian chase was successfully over earlier than it started, because of a masterclass in seam bowling from Ngidi. Charging in underneath the lights, Ngidi struck with the very first ball of the innings, eradicating Canadian captain Dilpreet Bajwa for a golden duck. He didn’t cease there; in a frantic opening burst, Ngidi dismantled the highest order, claiming Yuvraj Samra and Nicholas Kirton to depart Canada reeling at 26/3 inside three overs.
Whereas Navneet Dhaliwal performed a lone hand of defiance, scoring a gritty 64 off 49 balls, he discovered little assist on the different finish. Ngidi returned to supply the of entirety to his spell, dismissing Harsh Thaker to complete with stellar figures of 4/31.
Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada supplied wonderful assist, guaranteeing Canada by no means gained the required run-rate momentum. This victory sends a loud message to the remainder of Group D: the Proteas possess each the batting depth to publish 200+ scores and a bowling spearhead in Ngidi able to successful matches within the first six balls.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
South Africa defeats Canada by 57 runs within the T20 World Cup 2026! A dominant all-round efficiency secures a commanding victory for the Proteas. 🏏 pic.twitter.com/ThxYiFAyH0
— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) February 9, 2026
South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs 🏏#SAvCAN #T20WorldCup #cricket pic.twitter.com/AauNdanBxX
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 9, 2026
🦏🔥 **Proteas Energy Present!**
South Africa publish a commanding **213/4** after which choke Canada to **156/8** — sealing a thumping **57-run victory**! 💪🏏
Huge hits. Huge wickets. Huge assertion. 🌍#T20WorldCup #SAvsCAN #Cricket26 pic.twitter.com/WBvfA9AhnQ
— Ali (@shahrokh_ali) February 9, 2026
Lungi Ngidi is without doubt one of the greatest quick bowlers this nation has ever produced and is the most effective T20 quick bowler we have had.
Do not let agendas idiot you.
— Iron duke Jr. (@Iron_Duke89) February 9, 2026
Nice come again by Lungi Ngidi in T20 World Cup match towards Canada.
– Spell by Ngidi 3-0-21-3.#T20WorldCup #T20WC2026 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/43ZTxFQCFc
— Bablu (@BabluCh31201102) February 9, 2026
Lungi Ngidi is without doubt one of the most improved bowler in T20s, academy is blissful for these slower ones. pic.twitter.com/MAwBBCNEfH
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) February 4, 2026
Lungi Ngidi tore by way of Canada’s batting lineup with a sensational four-wicket haul. 🔥🏏 #SAvCAN #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/hGcDLxD4mm
— Maaz (@_mzk_______) February 9, 2026
Lungi Ngidi delivers an impressive return in our #T20WorldCup opener! 💪🏏
Damaging within the powerplay and managed on the dying. Phenomenal bowling from the #Proteas pacer! 🇿🇦#Unbreakable #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/LbBk3HtsTO— Masurpi (@masurpi) February 9, 2026
Lungi Ngidi 🔥
4-31 (4)#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/NorybuuAAM— Lawrence Bailey 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) February 9, 2026
Excellent Bowling By Lungi Ngidi pic.twitter.com/GV4QOYUW0V
— Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) February 9, 2026
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