AFG vs CAN Match Prediction, Head to Head & Pitch Report: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Afghanistan vs Canada - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Match 39
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Updated: February 18, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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Afghanistan vs Canada (Group D) in the 39th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on 19th February at 7:00 PM IST. Both teams have been eliminated from the tournament, making this a dead rubber, but the AFG vs CAN match prediction still carries importance as both sides look to finish their campaign on a positive note.
Afghanistan have won one out of three matches and are coming into this clash after a 5-wicket victory over UAE. Canada, on the other hand, have lost all three of their matches, including an 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their previous game. While Afghanistan showed resilience in their last outing, Canada’s bowling struggles have been a major concern throughout the tournament.
The AFG vs CAN today match prediction strongly favors Afghanistan given their superior bowling attack and overall balance. However, Canada will be eager to avoid a winless campaign and could play with freedom in this final group fixture.
AFG vs CAN Match Details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Canada – 39th Match, Group D
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Format: T20
AFG vs CAN Pitch Report – M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The Chepauk surface has been balanced in this tournament with good scoring opportunities early on. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down and assist spinners significantly, making batting second slightly challenging.
- Average first-innings score: 180–185
- Balanced surface
- Two-paced for pacers
- High turn for spinners in night games
- Chasing can be difficult as pitch slows down
Weather Report – Chennai
- Temperature: 23–28°C
- Humidity around 60–65%
- Mostly clear skies
- Minimal rain chances (below 5%)
- Light northeast breeze
AFG vs CAN Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first T20 International meeting between Afghanistan and Canada.
AFG vs CAN Predicted Playing 11
Afghanistan Predicted XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
Canada Predicted XI
Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Jaskaran Singh, Dillon Heyliger, Ansh Patel
Probable Top Performers – AFG vs CAN
Batters to Watch
- Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 53 runs in the last match
- Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 40 runs in the last match
- Yuvraj Samra (CAN): 110 runs in the last match
Bowlers to Watch
- Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 4 wickets in the last match
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG): 2 wickets in the last match
- Saad Bin Zafar (CAN): 1 wicket in the last match
AFG vs CAN Toss Prediction
Although teams bowling first have had slight success in Chennai this tournament, night matches at Chepauk tend to favor batting first as the surface slows down and spinners dominate later in the game.
Toss Prediction: To Bat
AFG vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Afghanistan have shown flashes of quality despite being eliminated. Their spin trio and all-round strength give them a clear advantage on the Chennai surface. With Azmatullah Omarzai in excellent form and Rashid Khan leading the attack, they look better equipped for these conditions.
Canada have impressed with the bat at times, especially through Yuvraj Samra, but their bowling has struggled to defend totals. In this AFG vs CAN match prediction, Afghanistan are strong favorites to close their campaign with a win. To better judge today’s result, readers can look at the AFG vs UAE match 28 prediction and the CAN vs NZ match 31 prediction for clearer insights.
✅ Prediction: Afghanistan to Win
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❓FAQs
Afghanistan are strong favorites based on squad strength, bowling attack, and recent form.
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first at Chepauk.
No, both teams have been eliminated, but pride and momentum are at stake.
Canada have batting firepower but must improve their bowling performance to challenge Afghanistan.