South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Monday 9 February 2026, with play starting at 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Narendra Modi Stadium is the world’s largest cricket ground, with a capacity of 132,000.

South Africa’s 57-run victory at Narendra Modi Stadium opened their Group D campaign with a statement. Playing in front of 132,000 spectators, the Proteas demonstrated the quality that would carry them to the semifinal stage. South Africa’s bowling attack, which would go on to dismantle India, West Indies, and Zimbabwe in the Super Eight, began showing its depth and variety from this opening match.

Canada’s presence at the T20 World Cup built on their co-hosting role at the 2024 edition, where they competed in their home conditions in the USA. With a growing cricket infrastructure, a multicultural playing squad drawing from South Asian, Caribbean, and indigenous communities, and increasing investment in the women’s and men’s games, Canada represents cricket’s expanding global footprint in North America.

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the largest cricket venue on earth, with a capacity of 132,000. The sheer scale of the ground presents a unique challenge and opportunity: teams can feel overwhelmed by the environment or inspired by it. South Africa’s ability to perform clinically against Canada in such surroundings showed their mental resilience, a quality that would be tested further in knockout cricket.

Timezone conversions for the 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 13:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 08:30 EST for the US East Coast, 00:30 AEDT (next day) for viewers in Sydney, and 15:30 SAST for South African fans. Cricket supporters in Canada watched from 08:30 EST. Check Ahmedabad time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. South Africa progressed to the semifinal before losing to New Zealand by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

For timezone conversions, check Ahmedabad time, South Africa time, and Canada time.