AFG vs CAN Live Score, 39th Match, Group D, 19 February, 2026, ICC T20 World Cup MA Chidambaram Stadium Ball-by-Ball Updates
ICC Men's T20 World Cup | February 19, 2026, 07:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
200/4 (20 ov)
118/8 (20 ov)
Afghanistan won by 82 runs
Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | |
| 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 53.85 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 | |
|
A
Abdullah Ahmadzai
|
3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 |
Match Information
SERIES
DATE & TIME
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 07:00 PM
TOSS
Canada elected to bowl
VENUE
MA Chidambaram Stadium , Chennai
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UMPIRES
Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh), Nitin Menon (India), Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh, TV)
MATCH REFEREE
Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Weather Report
TEMPERATURE
26.4°c
HUMIDITY
78%
WIND
6.91 mi/hr
Pitch Condition
Batting Condition
Average
PACE
Pace & Bounce
SPIN
Slow Spin
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Commentary
Mohammad Nabi to Dillon Heyliger, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Dillon Heyliger goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammad Nabi to Saad Bin Zafar, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Saad Bin Zafar hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Rashid Khan to Dillon Heyliger, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Dillon Heyliger goes back and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Rashid Khan to Dillon Heyliger, 1 run, Dillon Heyliger hangs in the crease to take legbreak of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Rashid Khan to Saad Bin Zafar, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Saad Bin Zafar goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Rashid Khan to Dillon Heyliger, 1 run, Dillon Heyliger goes back to take flicker ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Saad Bin Zafar b R Khan 28 (26b)
Rashid Khan to Saad Bin Zafar, no run, b R Khan, Bowled out !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Saad Bin Zafar goes back, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
Rashid Khan to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Dillon Heyliger c AD Ahmadzai b M Nabi 3 (8b)
Mohammad Nabi to Dillon Heyliger, no run, c AD Ahmadzai b M Nabi, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Dillon Heyliger as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards point, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Abdullah Ahmadzai for a soft dismissal.
Mohammad Nabi to Ansh Patel, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi bowls a sharp delivery, and Ansh Patel hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Mohammad Nabi to Ansh Patel, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Ansh Patel hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mohammad Nabi to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! doosra, good length, on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease and slash sloge sweep towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Dropped catch
Mohammad Nabi to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run. Swift fielding by the bowler.
Mohammad Nabi to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Abdullah Ahmadzai bowls a sharp delivery, and Jaskaran Singh Buttar goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the leg stump, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 4 runs.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at long on, who blocks the ball right away.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the leg stump, Jaskaran Singh Buttar goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ansh Patel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ansh Patel hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at third man, who halts the ball.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ansh Patel, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ansh Patel hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ansh Patel, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Ansh Patel hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi sends down a sharp delivery, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Jaskaran Singh Buttar, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a sharp delivery, and Jaskaran Singh Buttar hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.