Canada qualifies for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: 11th team seals spot with dominant win

Canada’s cricket team clinched their place in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a commanding seven wicket victory over Bahamas, marking their fifth consecutive qualifier win. Standout performances by bowlers Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma helped secure Canada’s spot among 11 qualified teams for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

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Sources: SportstarDeccan HeraldIcc-cricket
Canada has officially qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the 11th team to secure a place in the 20-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The Canadian men's cricket team clinched their spot with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Bahamas at the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in Ontario. Electing to bowl first, Canada's pace-spin duo, Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma, dismantled the Bahamas batting lineup, taking 3 wickets each and restricting them to a low total in 19.5 overs.

"Kaleem Sana (3/6) and Shivam Sharma (3/16) bundled out Bahamas in 19.5 overs," highlighting their crucial role in the win.

Chasing a modest target of 57, Canada reached the mark comfortably by the sixth over, marking their fifth consecutive victory in the Americas Qualifiers. This consistent performance under captain Nicholas Kirton, who led the team to a 110-run win against Bermuda earlier, confirmed their status as one of the favorites.

"Thanks to their fifth successive victory in as many games, Canada, who had also featured in last year's men's T20 World Cup in the Americas, have joined defending champions India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand and Pakistan, in the 20-team event," the report noted.

Canada’s qualification adds to the growing competitive field for the T20 World Cup, joining established cricketing nations and co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. The tournament promises to showcase top-tier international cricket talent across the globe.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Canadian cricket, reflecting the team’s development and growing stature on the international stage.
Sources: Sportstar
Canada secured its spot as the 11th team to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant seven-wicket win over Bahamas at the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in Ontario. The 20-team tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year.
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Key Facts
  • Canada started the qualifiers with a 110-run victory over Bermuda led by Nicholas Kirton.Icc-cricket
  • Canada achieved a fifth successive win in the qualifiers, maintaining an unbeaten streak.Deccan Herald
  • Canada secured qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a seven wicket win over Bahamas at the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground in Ontario.SportstarDeccan Herald
  • In the final qualifying game, Canada reached the target of 57 runs in the sixth over.Deccan Herald
  • Canadian bowlers Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma took 3 wickets each, bundling out Bahamas in 19.5 overs.Deccan Herald
  • Canada became the 11th team to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year.Sportstar
Canada became the 11th team to qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka next year.
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The Canadian men's cricket team has qualified for next year's ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after defeating Bahamas by seven wickets in the Americas Qualifiers here.
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Canada join the list of 10 teams already qualified for the 20-team event, alongside co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. The other qualified sides include Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand and Pakistan.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Victory margin over Bermuda
110 runs
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Target runs achieved
57
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Wickets taken by Kaleem Sana
3
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Qualification order
11th team
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