AFG vs CAN Match 39 Results

5:32 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - For his swashbuckling unbeaten 95 (56), Afghanistan's IBRAHIM ZADRAN has been adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. This is also the highest score by an Afghan batter in a Men's T20 World Cup game. On being asked to describe the innings. Ibrahim first thanks the almighty. Says that he didn't play good cricket in the first two games which he expected out of himself. Adds that in this match, he backed himself and his skills and really enjoyed his own innings. Kass Naidoo asks him about the pressure applied by Canada, especially at the end of the Powerplay. To that, Zadran replies that pressure was there and is there all the time, but he wants to put himself in pressure situations and enjoy it. On his game plan, IZ says that he was thinking to play positive cricket, punish the bad balls and rotate the strike. Adds that this is what he was telling his partner as well. Ibrahim Zadran then humbly informs that he wants to dedicate this award to coach JONATHAN TROTT. Details that he has learnt a lot from him and thanks Trott for supporting not just him, but all the Afghan players. Feels sad that this is going to be his last day with the team and wishes him all the best for the future. Ends by saying that the team will miss him very much. And as a special gesture, the organizers call up Trott to share the award with Ibrahim, invoking a roaring applause from the whole Afghan team. Touching.

5:29 PM IST One league game left! That ends the final triple header of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. We now have one final league game left, with a bruised Australia taking on Oman in Pallekele, aiming to at least sign off with a win. After that, the Super Eights kick off on Saturday. Just a reminder, Group 1 consists of India, Zimbabwe, South Africa and West Indies while Group 2 consists of England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The league stage proved to be much better than what majority were expecting and we hope even better cricket from the remaining 8 teams. That's all we have for you from Thursday. Friday, 20th February, 2026, sees the Australia-Oman clash kickoff at 1.30 pm GMT. But our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early, ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

5:25 PM IST Keep supporting us - The victorious skipper of Afghanistan, RASHID KHAN, is first asked about coach Jonathan Trott. He replies saying that the team had a wonderful time with Trott, adding that it was roughly 4-and-a-half years. Further says that the unit has done some really tremendous things with Jonathan playing a key role. But also stresses that the team will miss Trott. However, quickly adds that's how life is - you cannot be around further. Wishes him all the best but also hopes that in some corner of the world, they will meet soon. On the team's journey in this World Cup, Rashid says that they were well prepared for this competition. Adds that they played unbelievable cricket and came very close of going through to the next round.

5:21 PM IST We have a good camaraderie - The captain of Canada, DILPREET BAJWA, is asked about the friendly relations with Azmatullah Omarzai. He replies saying that they have played franchise cricket together for the same team. Adds that Omarzai is a very good friend of his and so is Noor Ahmad. Further says that all the players know each other and have a good camaraderie. On being asked to sum up the game, Bajwa says that his side started well, but admits that finishing is a problem. Wants his bowlers to learn to do that in the future. Also adds that because of the poor death over bowling, they were left staring at a target above 200.

5:12 PM IST Smile, because you should - The Afghans manage a smile.  They have not been able to smile much during this tournament. For just the second time in their T20 World Cup career, they have managed to end a campaign with a win, with the previous instance coming in 2016, against West Indies in Nagpur. It was a proper performance, with the batting showing its might and then, the bowling just choking things up. One can probably see a tear or two in coach Jonathan Trott's eyes, as he ends his coaching stint with Afghanistan. May not be the same as to what Dav Whatmore did with the Lankans in 1996, but pretty close to a total overhauling of a team's mentality. Well done, sir. Take a bow.