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The Narendra Modi Stadium bore witness to a clinical exhibition of T20 cricket on February 09, 2026, as South Africa<\/strong> dismantled Canada<\/strong> by 57 runs in their Group D clash of the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026<\/strong><\/a>. While the Proteas\u2019 batters set the stage with a towering total, it was a ferocious opening spell from Lungi Ngidi<\/strong> that truly broke the Canadian spirit, sending fans into a frenzy and solidifying South Africa\u2019s dominance in the tournament.<\/p>\n Opting to assert authority early, South Africa\u2019s top order came out firing. The Powerplay was a masterclass in aggressive accumulation, as Aiden Markram<\/strong> and Quinton de Kock<\/strong> raced to 65\/0 within the first six overs. Markram was particularly devastating, reaching a 28-ball half-century characterized by elegant drives and brutal pulls. Despite losing De Kock for 25, the momentum never wavered.<\/p>\n Ryan Rickelton<\/strong> added a brisk 33, but the real sting came in the final overs. Although Canada\u2019s Ansh Patel<\/strong> managed a brave triple-strike to remove Markram (59), Rickelton, and Dewald Brevis<\/strong> in quick succession, he couldn\u2019t stem the tide of the \u201cKiller Miller\u201d show. David Miller<\/strong> (39 off 23) and Tristan Stubbs <\/strong>(34 off 19) combined for an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Their late-inning onslaught, aided by a slow over-rate penalty against Canada in the final over, propelled South Africa to a massive 213\/4.<\/p>\n The Canadian chase was effectively over before it began, thanks to a masterclass in seam bowling from Ngidi. Charging in under the lights, Ngidi struck with the very first ball of the innings, removing Canadian captain Dilpreet Bajwa<\/strong> for a golden duck. He didn\u2019t stop there; in a frantic opening burst, Ngidi dismantled the top order, claiming Yuvraj Samra<\/strong> and Nicholas Kirton<\/strong> to leave Canada reeling at 26\/3 within three overs.<\/p>\n While Navneet Dhaliwal<\/strong> played a lone hand of defiance, scoring a gritty 64 off 49 balls, he found little support at the other end. Ngidi returned to provide the finishing touch to his spell, dismissing Harsh Thaker<\/strong> to finish with stellar figures of 4\/31.<\/p>\n Marco Jansen<\/strong> and Kagiso Rabada<\/strong><\/a> provided excellent support, ensuring Canada never gained the required run-rate momentum. This victory sends a loud message to the rest of Group D: the Proteas possess both the batting depth to post 200+ scores and a bowling spearhead in Ngidi capable of winning matches in the first six balls.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: Dilon Heyliger grabs a stunner to remove dangerous Aiden Markram during SA vs CAN clash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n South Africa defeats Canada by 57 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026! A dominant all-round performance secures a commanding victory for the Proteas. \ud83c\udfcf pic.twitter.com\/ThxYiFAyH0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs \ud83c\udfcf#SAvCAN<\/a> #T20WorldCup<\/a> #cricket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AauNdanBxX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83e\udd8f\ud83d\udd25 **Proteas Power Show!**<\/p>\n South Africa post a commanding **213\/4** and then choke Canada to **156\/8** \u2014 sealing a thumping **57-run victory**! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udfcf<\/p>\n Big hits. Big wickets. Big statement. \ud83c\udf0d#T20WorldCup<\/a> #SAvsCAN<\/a> #Cricket26<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WBvfA9AhnQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ali (@shahrokh_ali) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lungi Ngidi is one of the best fast bowlers this country has ever produced and is the best T20 fast bowler we’ve had. <\/p>\n Don’t let agendas fool you.<\/p>\n \u2014 Iron duke Jr. (@Iron_Duke89) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Great come back by Lungi Ngidi in T20 World Cup match against Canada. <\/p>\n \u2013 Spell by Ngidi 3-0-21-3.#T20WorldCup<\/a> #T20WC2026<\/a> #INDvsPAK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/43ZTxFQCFc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bablu (@BabluCh31201102) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lungi Ngidi is one of the most improved bowler in T20s, academy is happy for those slower ones. pic.twitter.com\/MAwBBCNEfH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lungi Ngidi tore through Canada\u2019s batting lineup with a sensational four-wicket haul. \ud83d\udd25\ud83c\udfcf #SAvCAN<\/a> #T20WorldCup<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hGcDLxD4mm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Maaz (@_mzk_______) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lungi Ngidi delivers an outstanding return in our #T20WorldCup<\/a> opener! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udfcf \u2014 Masurpi (@masurpi) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lungi Ngidi \ud83d\udd25 \u2014 Lawrence Bailey \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 (@LawrenceBailey0) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Outstanding Bowling By Lungi Ngidi pic.twitter.com\/GV4QOYUW0V<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) February 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAiden Markram and South African middle-order fireworks set a massive target Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Lungi Ngidi\u2019s four-wicket haul takes South Africa to an emphatic win in T20 World Cup 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Destructive in the powerplay and controlled at the death. Phenomenal bowling from the #Proteas<\/a> pacer! \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6#Unbreakable<\/a> #T20WorldCup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LbBk3HtsTO<\/a><\/p>\n\n
4-31 (4)#T20WorldCup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NorybuuAAM<\/a><\/p>\n\n