Afghanistan wrapped up their cricket World Cup campaign with a strong performance in their final match, beating Canada by 82 runs in Chennai during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The win gave them a positive send-off, even though they had already been eliminated from progressing to the Super 8s.
In a high-scoring game, Afghanistan posted 200 for 4 after being sent in to bat. Ibrahim Zadran led the charge with an unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, striking seven fours and five sixes, while Sediqullah Atal supported him with 44 runs.
Zadran and Nabi Lead the Charge
Zadran’s big innings was the standout with the bat, and the bowling attack backed that up. Mohammad Nabi was particularly effective, claiming four wickets for just seven runs to help restrict Canada to 118 for 8 in their reply. Rashid Khan also chipped in with key wickets as Afghanistan controlled the game from start to finish.
This match marked Afghanistan’s second win of the tournament, offering a bright note at the end of a campaign that included tough losses and narrow misses. Canada finished the tournament without a victory.
What It Means for Afghanistan
While Afghanistan did not reach the later stages of the T20 World Cup, their final match showed depth in both batting and bowling. Performances from Zadran and Nabi gave fans something to cheer about and highlighted areas for growth as the team looks ahead to future tournaments.
The victory also capped off a memorable individual effort by Zadran, whose unbeaten 95 stood out as one of the tournament’s top batting displays, even if Afghanistan’s journey ended earlier than they hoped. get more insights on 10cric.