Published on: Feb 19, 2026 12:15 pm IST | Updated on: Feb 19, 2026 12:22 pm IST
The final game of Group D is upon us. Last edition’s semifinalists, Afghanistan, will be in action against Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This will be the 39th match of the ICC T20 World Cup and the final game of the tournament for both these sides, who have already been eliminated from the Super 8s race. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 39th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The win probability meter in this dead rubber will be in favor of the Afghans. In two meetings between these two sides in the past, Afghanistan has always had the upper hand, as they have won both fixtures. There is a stark difference in the way these two sides sustain pressure in tough situations. Afghanistan, more exposed to tough games by being a test-playing nation, makes them the outright favorites in this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 39th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
AFG: 68% win chance CAN: 32% win chance
Zadran finally got his campaign going with a fifty in the last game. In his last 3 knocks in this World Cup, Ibrahim has 75 runs to his name and will be a key player at the top.
Fresh off a fifty in the last game, Gulbadin Naib, batting at no. 3, has found a new batting position. Expect him to shine in this final game for Afghanistan.
The young left-hander put the world on notice with a swashbuckling ton in the game against New Zealand. Yuvraj will be a key figure at the top.
With 111 runs in 3 innings so far, Gurbaz is leading the run-scoring charts for Afghanistan in this World Cup. However, one good knock of 84 runs against South Africa is the only thing to show for the Afghani wicket-keeper. He has been ordinary in the rest two innings and it would be difficult to back him for scoring more than 26 runs in this game.
Check out our prediction for the AFG vs CAN 39th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Afghanistan will look to finish their group stage campaign on a high as they take on Canada in the final game of Group D at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This clash marks the 39th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and the last outing for both sides, who are already out of contention for the Super 8s.
For Afghanistan, pride and momentum are at stake. Having reached the semifinals in the previous edition, they will be eager to assert their dominance and go 3-0 up against Canada in T20Is. The two teams have met only twice before in this format, with Afghanistan emerging victorious on both occasions. A third win would underline their superiority and provide a morale boost despite elimination.
Canada, meanwhile, will be keen to break their duck against Afghanistan and end their campaign on a positive note. Their batters will need to counter spin-friendly conditions at Chepauk, while the bowlers must stay disciplined against Afghanistan’s aggressive batting unit.
Canada will be desperate to end their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high as they face Afghanistan in the final Group D clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Winless so far, the Canadians are still searching for their first victory of the tournament, and this match offers them one last chance to break the drought.
It has been 14 years since Canada last met Afghanistan in a T20I, and history has not been kind to them—losing both previous encounters. However, with nothing to lose and pride at stake, Canada will look to challenge the Afghan side with renewed intent. Their batting unit must find consistency against Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack, while the bowlers will need to exploit the slow Chepauk surface to keep the opposition in check.
Afghanistan, already eliminated from the Super 8s race, will aim to finish strong and extend their dominance over Canada. Yet, the Canadians know that a win here would not only salvage their campaign but also mark a historic first triumph in this World Cup. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 2 CAN won: 0 AFG won: 2 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form AFGHANISTAN: W L L L W RECENT form CANADA: W W L L L
It’s been 14 years since Afghanistan and Canada squared off in a T20I. The two teams have collided only twice in T20I history, and both times it was the Afghan side who came out victorious.
How will the two teams, i.e., Afghanistan and Canada, fare in the 39th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal/Shahidullah Kamal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton/Ravinderpal Singh, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva (WK), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Ansh Patel
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 39th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Afghanistan and Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
More than the spinners, batters have enjoyed batting on the Chepauk surface, which is quite a surprise for everyone. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first. Setting a total in the 170-170 range could prove decisive, as dew later in the evening may challenge bowlers defending a score.
The online live streaming of the 39th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. Live TV coverage of this World Cup will be available on Star Sports Network channels.
Afghanistan is heading into this fixture on the back of a win over Afghanistan. Canada, on the other hand, has been the most awful team in this tournament, along with the UAE and Oman. They are winless so far and are expected to remain the same once this match is over. Therefore, as per our prediction, Afghanistan is expected to win the AFG vs CAN, 39th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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