Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi’s exceptional performance of 4-7 led Afghanistan to an 82-run victory over Canada in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. Afghanistan, batting first, scored 200/4 with Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 95 being the highlight. Canada’s Jaskaran Singh took 3-52, but Afghanistan’s strong finish proved too much for them.
Canada’s chase started well but faltered as Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Nabi’s bowling dismantled their top order. Despite brief resistance from Harsh Thaker and captain Saad bin Zafar, Canada could only manage 118/8 in their 20 overs. Afghanistan’s spinners, led by Rashid Khan and Nabi, dominated the middle overs, sealing the win convincingly.
The match marked a successful end for Afghanistan, despite not advancing to the Super Eight stage. For Canada, it was a valiant effort with glimpses of potential from their young players. Nabi’s stellar performance, including his career-best figures, and Afghanistan’s overall team effort secured a memorable victory.
