Canada T20 World Cup 2026 Team Preview: Squad, SWOT Analysis & Probable Playing 11
Canada return to the T20 World Cup looking to build on their 2024 experience, where they competed admirably as co-hosts. Under new captain Dilpreet Bajwa, the team has undergone changes but retains its competitive spirit and the ambition to showcase North American cricket to the world.
Placed in Group D — the toughest group — alongside New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, and UAE.
Canada Full Squad
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 (wk), Yuvraj Samra
Canada SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Nicholas Kirton's batting class — the most experienced batter in the squad provides a reliable anchor
Kaleem Sana's seam bowling offers genuine pace and has troubled quality batters
2024 World Cup experience gives several players valuable knowledge of the pressures of a global tournament
Diverse cricketing backgrounds — players with South Asian heritage bring familiarity with subcontinental conditions
Weaknesses
Significant quality gap against the three major teams in their group
Batting depth and consistency remain major concerns
Spin bowling options are limited at the international level
Death bowling lacks the specialist options that top teams possess
Opportunities
UAE match is the most realistic chance of picking up a win
Building for the future — every match provides invaluable experience for developing Canadian cricket
Threats
Group D is brutally tough with New Zealand, South Africa, and Afghanistan — all genuine contenders for the trophy
Confidence could be shattered early if results don't go their way in the first couple of matches
Canada Probable Playing 11
Navneet Dhaliwal
Ajayveer Hundal
Nicholas Kirton
Dilpreet Bajwa (c)
Shreyas Movva (wk)
Harsh Thaker
Dilon Heyliger
Kanwarpal Tathgur
Kaleem Sana
Saad Bin Zafar
Jaskarandeep Buttar
CricInnings Prediction: Group Stage
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