Canada

The Canadian cricket team, representing Canada on the international stage, offers an intriguing tale of the sport’s reach beyond its traditional powerhouses. Cricket in Canada traces its origins back to the 19th century, with the Canadian team formally established in 1867. Indeed, cricket is older than the nation itself, with Canada playing the USA in the first-ever international cricket match in 1844. Rather fascinating, isn't it?

While Canada might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of cricket, there's an interesting tapestry of history and achievements they've woven over the decades. The Canadians have taken part in four ICC Cricket World Cups, debuting in the 1979 edition. Their major international success has largely been within this sphere and ICC Trophy tournaments, and they won ICC Trophy titles in the early years, notably finishing as runners-up in 1979.

In terms of unforgettable players, John Davison surely rings a bell. His blistering knock of 111 off just 76 balls against the West Indies in the 2003 World Cup showed the world what Canadians could do with a bat. There's also Ashish Bagai, who served as a reliable wicket-keeper and a steadying captain, known for his cool head on the field.

As for notable matches, that 2003 World Cup game against the West Indies remains etched in memory, even if in defeat. Another moment came when Canada defeated Bangladesh in the 2003 World Cup, announcing themselves as a team capable of causing upsets.

Style-wise, the Canadian team is an eclectic mix of grit and improvisation. They might not have the firepower of bigger teams, but they always bring a fighting spirit, which, truth be told, is often their greatest strength. There's a sense of scrappiness and resilience, fuelled by players who have often balanced cricket with other vocations.

The team traditionally played at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, epitomising the diverse cultural links cricket has in Canada. The fan culture is loaded with expats from cricket-loving nations, infusing passion and a touch of the familiar amidst the unfamiliar Canadian weather.

While Canada might not have any distinct cricket-specific traditions, the multicultural aspect of its team and fans adds a unique charm. It's more than just a sport; it's a celebration of cultures, resonating with the Canadian mosaic on and off the cricketing field.

Group D, 39th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup - February 19, 2026

Afghanistan

200/4 (20)

Canada

118/8 (20)

Afghanistan won by 82 runs

Player of the Match

Ibrahim Zadran

Group D, 31st Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup - February 17, 2026

Canada

173/4 (20)

New Zealand

176/2 (15.1)

New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Glenn Phillips

Group D, 20th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup - February 13, 2026

Canada

150/7 (20)

United Arab Emirates

154/5 (19.4)

United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Junaid Siddique

Group D, 9th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup - February 9, 2026

Canada

156/8 (20)

South Africa

213/4 (20)

South Africa won by 57 runs

Player of the Match

Lungi Ngidi

Saad Bin Zafar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Jeremy Gordon
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Armaan Kapoor
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Harsh Thaker
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 28

Matthew Spoors
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 27

Dillon Heyliger
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Ravinderpal Singh
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 38

Shreyas Movva
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 33

Kaleem Sana
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Nikhil Dutta
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Pargat Singh
Position: Batsman
Age: 26

Ammar Khalid
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Aaron Johnson
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 26

Srimantha Wijeyeratne
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 37

Nicholas Kirton
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 28

Navneet Dhaliwal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Shahid Ahmadzai
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 37

Ishwarjot Singh Sohi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Uday Bhagwan Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Dilpreet Singh Bajwa
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Ajayveer Hundal
Position: Allrounder
Age: 21

Rishiv Joshi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Parveen Kumar
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 32

Junaid Siddiqui
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 41

John Davison
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 56

Ashish Bagai
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 44

Geoff Barnett
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Umar Bhatti
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Ian Billcliff
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 53

Anderson Cummins
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 60

Sunil Dhaniram
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 58

Asif Mulla
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 46

Henry Osinde
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 48

Qaiser Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 47

Abdool Samad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 47

Desmond Chumney
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 58

George Codrington
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 59

Kevin Sandher
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 46

Ruvindu Gunasekera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 35

Zubin Surkari
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Jimmy Hansra
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Rizwan Cheema
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 48

Tyson Gordon
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Khurram Chohan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Harvir Baidwan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Balaji Rao
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 48

Nitish Kumar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Parth Desai
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Hiral Patel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Karl Whatham
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 45

Rayyan Pathan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Akhil Kumar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Kanwarpal Tathgur
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 33

Ansh Patel
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 24

Gurpal Sidhu
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Yuvraj Samra
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 20

Ajayveer Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 20

Maple Leaf North-West Ground
City: King City Ontario
Country: Canada