19th at 7:00 PM ISTth February, Canada will take on Afghanistan in the twenty-ninth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Get the best AFG vs CAN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 39.th ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
AFG vs CAN Match Preview:
As both teams have already been eliminated from the tournament, Afghanistan will face Canada for the first time in a T20I in the thirty-ninth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday, 20 February 2026. Furthermore, this final Group D encounter will begin at 11:00 AM IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and both the teams will be aiming to end their campaign with pride. The Chepauk surface usually offers intense turn in morning conditions, and this often brings spinners into the competition early. Therefore, Afghanistan will likely rely on Rashid Khan to control the pace and force mistakes from the Canadian batsmen.
Afghanistan are currently third in the Group D points table with two points from two matches. In contrast, Canada remains at the bottom fifth position with zero points after three matches. Furthermore, Afghanistan enter this clash having gained some momentum by defeating UAE by five wickets and successfully chasing 161 runs. Meanwhile, Canada arrived after suffering an eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand, although he still produced a memorable individual effort with the bat. As a result, Afghanistan will look to finish with a win, while Canada will aim to avoid a winless finish.
Ibrahim Zadran solidified Afghanistan’s win against UAE by scoring 53 runs and Azmatullah Omarzai solidified the win by scoring 40 runs and taking 4 wickets. Canada, on the other hand, saw a brilliant century from Yuvraj Samra, who scored 110 against New Zealand to reach the total. However, the Canadian bowlers could not defend the score and the chase ended early. Since the two sides have never faced each other in T20Is, unpredictability will continue to be a factor. Nevertheless, Afghanistan’s spin strength gives them the edge, although Canada will be banking on Samra’s form for a tough fight.
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AFG vs CAN Head-to-Head Record:
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teams |
win the match |
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afghanistan |
0 |
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Canada |
0 |
AFG vs CAN Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
28°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
157 |
Records of chasing teams:
AFG vs CAN Playing 11 (Expected):
Afghanistan playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Gulbadin Naib
4) Sadiqullah Atal
5) Darvesh Rasuli
6) Azmatullah Omarzai
7) Mohammad Nabi
8) Rashid Khan
9) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
10) Noor Ahmed
11) Ziaur Rahman
canada playing 11: :
1) Yuvraj Samra
2) Dilpreet Bajwa
3) Navneet Dhaliwal
4) Nicholas Kirton
5) Harsh Thakar
6) Dylan Heiliger
7) Shreyas Movva
8) Saad bin Zafar
9) Shivam Sharma
10) Jaskaran Singh
11) Ansh Patel
Hot Picks for AFG vs CAN Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Azmatullah Omarzai – Afghanistan’s leading fast bowling all-rounder has delivered match-winning performances so far in this tournament, scoring 73 runs and taking 8 wickets. |
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Afghanistan’s aggressive right-handed batsman has scored 111 runs so far in this tournament, and has played impressive innings with fearless intent. |
Raises up:
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Yuvraj Samra – Canada’s finest left-handed opening batsman has scored 127 runs so far in this tournament, and has consistently set the tone with fluent stroke play. |
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Ibrahim Zadran – A reliable right-handed opening batsman for Afghanistan, he has scored 75 runs so far in this tournament while providing steady starts at the top. |
Budget Selection:
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Ansh Patel – Canada’s talented left-arm orthodox spinner adds strong control and smart variation, making him a reliable option to take wickets in the middle overs. |
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Mohammad Nabi – Widely respected as an experienced Afghanistan all-rounder, he strengthens the team with right-handed batting and sharp off-break control. |
AFG vs CAN ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Azmatullah Umarzai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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vice captain |
Ibrahim Zadran and Prince Samra |
AFG vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen- Navneet Dhaliwal, Ibrahim Zadran (Vice Captain), Dilpreet Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra
- All-rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Harsh Thakar, Azmatullah Omarzai©, Saad Bin Zafar
- Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz ©
- Batsmen- Navneet Dhaliwal, Ibrahim Zadran, Yuvraj Samra (Vice Captain)
- Allrounder- Mohammad Nabi, Harsh Thakar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Saad Bin Zafar
- Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ansh Patel
AFG vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 39 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Shahidullah Kamal |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Shivam Sharma |
6.5 credits |
No |
AFG vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 39 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Azmatullah Omarzai |
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gl captaincy option |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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choice of punt |
Ansh Patel and Mohammad Nabi |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-4-2 |
AFG vs CAN Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of their lineup, Afghanistan will be expected to win this match.
