The Canada Cricket Team enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as an associate nation looking to build on their debut appearance in 2024. Having qualified convincingly by winning all matches in the Americas Regional Final in 2025, Canada aim to cause upsets in a tough Group D featuring New Zealand, Afghanistan and South Africa. Led by a young captain and blending experienced campaigners with emerging talent, the team relies on all-round depth, spin options, and pace to compete against top sides.
Key Details
- Captain: Dilpreet Bajwa
- Head Coach: Ingleton Liburd
- T20 World Cup Debut Year: 2024
- Best Finish in T20 World Cup: Group stage (2024; finished 13th out of 20 teams, with 1 win from 4 matches)
Team Bio
Canada cricket team represents a multicultural nation with a growing passion for the sport, driven by immigrant communities from South Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. Having qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup by dominating the Americas Regional Final, winning all six matches, Canada arrive with momentum and experience from their maiden 2024 appearance, where they secured a notable win over Ireland but finished in the group stage.
Under young captain Dilpreet Bajwa, a dynamic 23-year-old batter with impressive domestic and league performances, Canada blend youth and experience. Key strengths include left-arm pace from Kaleem Sana, off-spin from Shivam Sharma, and explosive batting from Nicholas Kirton and Yuvraj Samra. All-rounders like Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, and Dilon Heyliger provide balance.
The side has shown resilience in qualifiers and aims to challenge full-member teams in Group D (South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE). With a focus on spin-friendly conditions in India/Sri Lanka and a mix of aggressive intent and disciplined bowling, Canada seek to leave a stronger mark in 2026, inspiring associate cricket growth and potentially advancing beyond the group stage in this expanded tournament.
Canada squad for T20 World Cup
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 schedule for T20 World Cup
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Stage | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | South Africa | Canada | Ahmedabad | Group D | 19:00 |
| 13/02/2026 | Canada | UAE | Delhi | Group D | 15:00 |
| 17/02/2026 | New Zealand | Canada | Chennai | Group D | 11:00 |
| 19/02/2026 | Afghanistan | Canada | Chennai | Group D | 19:00 |
