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T20 WC 2026: South Africa vs Afghanistan preview, toss time, live streaming

Aiden Markram's South Africa come into this match with a boost of confidence after a commanding 57-run victory over Canada. With that win under their belt, they'll be eager to maintain their momentum.

T20 WC 2026 Group D points table: NZ, SA, AFG, CAN and UAE rankings

With New Zealand and South Africa starting their campaigns with a win, it is the Kiwis who stay on top with back-to-back wins in the group.

T20 World Cup 2026: We were solid in all three departments, says Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his side clicked in all three departments of the game in their comfortable 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D match of the T20 World Cup here on Monday. Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Canada. Sent in to bat, Markram blasted 10 fours and a six on way to a 59 off 32 balls. Ryan Rickelton (33), Quinton de Kock (25), Tristan Stubbs (34) and David Miller (39) also made useful contributions as South Africa posted 213 for 4 after being asked to take first strike. In reply, Canada could manage just 156 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs with Navneet Dhaliwal (64) emerging as their top scorer. "Important (to win), we've seen at the start, anyone can beat anyone. You don't take anyone lightly. All three areas we were solid tonight. (Selection) Always conditions based, but doesn't make it easier. Guys are pushing to be part of the XI, going to be a squad effort .

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Clinical South Africa thrash Canada by 57 runs

Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup match here on Monday. Sent in to bat, Markram blasted 10 fours and a six on way to a 59 off 32 balls. Ryan Rickelton (33), Quinton de Kock (25), Tristan Stubbs (34) and David Miller (39) also made useful contributions as South Africa posted 213 for 4 after being asked to take first strike. In reply, Canada could manage just 156 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs with Navneet Dhaliwal (64) emerging as their top scorer. Canada had a torrid start to their chase, losing skipper Dilpreet Bajwa who edged a Lungi Ngidi (4/31) delivery to wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock in the first ball of the innings. Thereafter, Dhaliwal and Yuvraj Samra piled up 17 runs in the first two overs before losing two wickets. Ngidi struck twin blows in the third over, first removing Samra as he edged one to de Kock and then two balls la

T20 WC 2026: South Africa vs Canada preview, toss time, live streaming

South Africa begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, looking to lift their recent form after a mixed run since the 2024 final defeat to India

South Africa vs Canada live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada will be vital for South Africa on a batting-friendly surface in Ahmedabad

Big Tech enters cricket ecosystem as ICC partners Google ahead of T20 WC

The partnership has been launched with an interactive campaign titled Craziest Fan Kaun, which allows users to create personalised avatars using Gemini's image-generation capabilities

T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan-Tilak Varma shine in IND vs SA warm-up match

Ishan Kishan scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, with the help of two fours and seven sixes, before getting retired out

T20 WC: Bangladesh umpire Shahid Saikat officiating IND vs SA warm-up match

Saikat was also part of the ICC umpires' panel for the India vs New Zealand ODI series played last month

India vs South Africa T20 WC 2026 warm up match live toss time, streaming

As hosts and favourites, India enters the tournament with strong momentum, bolstered by their recent series win against New Zealand.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know about warm-up matches

India's senior side will play one warm-up match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa

SA vs WI 3rd T20I: West Indies edge Proteas by 6 runs in rain-hit thriller

The West Indies got a consolation win off South Africa after rain reduced their Twenty20 match to a shootout at the Wanderers. South Africa won the series 2-1 and the West Indies won the last match by six runs on the DLS method in a thrilling finish on Saturday. Rain delayed the start of the match for nearly two hours and reduced it to 16 overs per side. The West Indies was 66-1 after six overs when an hour-long rain delay reduced the game to 10 overs per side. West Indies reached 114-3. Captain Shai Hope hit 48 runs off 25 balls and Shimron Hetmyer 48 not out off 22. They hit 10 sixes between them. One by Hetmyer hit a spectator in the head while he was lying on his back. The man quickly stood up and clapped. South Africa's target was 125 and it fell short at 118-6. Quinton de Kock took 18 off the first over but captain Aiden Markram was caught off a top-edged pull in the second. De Kock went for 28 off 14, Ryan Rickelton hit straight to long-on on 15 and Dewald Brevis went two

SA vs WI live streaming: Where to watch 3rd T20I match in Johannesburg?

South Africa will aim to secure a clean sweep against West Indies in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

SA vs WI 2nd T20: De Kock's fiery century sends record books tumbling

Today's hundred puts de Kock draw level with David Miller and Rilee Rossouw, with all three South Africans now owning two T20I centuries each

South Africa vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS 2nd T20: de Kock-Ryan shine as Proteas seal the series

South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20 highlights: With the loss in Centurion, West Indies now have three straight T20I series losses to their name

SA vs WI live streaming: Where to watch 2nd T20I match in Centurion today?

South Africa will aim to keep the momentum going in Centurion in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20: Match preview, toss timings, streaming

Shai Hope missed the first match due to a minor injury, and there was no place for Shamar Joseph in the squad. If fit, both are likely to return to the playing XI for this match.

South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20: Centurion pitch report, key stats

The West Indies will be hoping for the return of their regular captain, Shai Hope, in this crucial match.

South Africa vs West Indies: Key takeaways from the 1st T20I match in Paarl

With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 set to be played in India and Sri Lanka starting next month, South Africa's spinners sent out a strong message with a collective impact performance in Paarl

South Africa vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS 1st T20: Markram-spinners help Proteas down West Indies

South Africa vs West Indies 1st T20 HIGHLIGHTS: Proteas skipper Aidem Markram (86 not out off 47 balls) was the top scorer of the match