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Canada vs Italy, Match 3 Match Summary

CAN vs ITA, 2026 - T20 Summary

Canada vs Italy Scorecard
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Match 3, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , Feb 02, 2026
Canada Canada
146/6 (20.0/20)
Italy Italy
156/4 (20.0/20)
Italy beat Canada by 10 runs
  • Player of the Match
    JJ Smuts
    49(37)&1/30(4)
ITA 156/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1066-jj-smuts-playerprofile>JJ Smuts</a>
JJ Smuts
49 (37)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 132.43SR
<a href=/cricket/players/116106-harry-manenti-playerprofile>Harry Manenti</a>
Harry Manenti
33 (24)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 137.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dilpreet Bajwa
ECON 8.00
3
OVERS
24/1
R/W
CAN 146/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/119369-dilpreet-bajwa-playerprofile>Dilpreet Bajwa</a>
Dilpreet Bajwa
37 (34)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 108.82SR
<a href=/cricket/players/120826-yuvraj-samra-playerprofile>Yuvraj Samra</a>
Yuvraj Samra
33 (23)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 143.47SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Grant Stewart
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/1
R/W
Bowler
Ali Hasan
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/1
R/W
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Italy land a timely twist - Canada were still some distance away with the asking rate pushing into the nines and tens as JJ Smuts and Harry Manenti, the two seasoned pros, put on a squeeze through the middle overs against two relatively new batters. Italy did land a sharp counterpunch, picking up quick wickets to slide Canada from 100/2 to 117/5 and suddenly swinging the momentum their way. However, the collapse owed as much to Canada’s own misjudgement, with ordinary decision-making and questionable shot selection handing Italy those openings. And after losing Navneet Dhaliwal, Canada's chase derailed completely to no repair, losing by 10 runs.
Canada initiated strongly in their pursuit - Canada began cautiously, with Yuvraj Samra and Dilpreet Bajwa taking stock early on. Once Samra broke free, the scoring rate jumped, lifting Canada to 52 without loss at the end of the Powerplay. Pushing to stay ahead of the asking rate, Samra fell to his own aggression, but the platform was firmly set. Bajwa kept things calm and composed, ensuring the chase stayed on track, but Draca came back into the attack and dismissed him at a very crucial time, pushing Canada for a rebuild.
Italy fired early, lost grip late - Italy flew out of the blocks through the Mosca brothers, with Justin and Anthony providing a flying Powerplay that carried them to 51/1. The momentum dipped sharply once both openers fell in quick succession, forcing a rebuild. JJ Smuts and Wayne Mudsen stitched together a steady 33-run stand, and with Smuts scoring at a fair clip, a 160-plus total looked quite a possibility at one stage. Canada, however, hit back smartly, squeezing the middle and death overs, denying Italy the finish they were lining up. Only 40 runs came in the last five overs as Italy were restricted to 156.
Italy show character under pressure - A superb fightback by the Italians. It may have been only a warm-up game, but they showed impressive maturity and composure against a fairly experienced Canadian side. At the halfway mark, 157 looked like a modest chase, however, the Italian bowlers ensured it was anything but straightforward.
Over 20 : 146/6
5 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • W 19.4
  • 219.5
  • 119.6
Bin Zafar
3 (2)
D. Heyliger
7 (7)
G. Stewart
3-0-18-1
19.6
1
Grant Stewart To Saad Bin Zafar
Italy hold their nerves. Overpitched, outside off, Saad Bin Zafar smashes it to the right of long off for a single. Italy win by 10 runs.
19.5
2
Grant Stewart To Saad Bin Zafar
Serves it full and around the sixth stump. Saad Bin Zafar lofts it over cover but doesn't time well. It falls safely for a brace.
Nicholas Kirton goes and takes the hopes with him. Saad Bin Zafar walks to bat. Grant Stewart needs two legal deliveries.
19.4
W
Grant Stewart To Nicholas Kirton OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That should be the game for Italy. A low full toss, it is there to be hit, on leg, Nicholas Kirton fails to time what looked like a freebie. Hits it down to Ali Hasan, who picks up a low catch at long on. Nicholas Kirton falls for 33 (27) and Canada are 143/6.
19.3
1
Grant Stewart To Dilon Heyliger
Into the surface, shorter and around off, Heyliger pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.2
1
Grant Stewart To Nicholas Kirton
Keeps it full and bowls in the channel, outside off, Nicholas Kirton digs it out past extra cover for a single. 15 needed in 4 balls.
19.1
0
Grant Stewart To Nicholas Kirton
A dot to begin! Nails the wide yorker, outside off, Nicholas Kirton tries to slash it away but misses.
So, Canada need 16 runs from 6 balls. Grant Stewart to bowl the all-important over.
Over 19 : 141/5
6 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
N. Kirton
32 (24)
D. Heyliger
6 (6)
A. Hasan
4-0-22-1
18.6
1
Ali Hasan To Nicholas Kirton
Nicholas Kirton pre-anticipates a fuller ball and paddles scoops it to fine leg for a single.
18.5
0
Ali Hasan To Nicholas Kirton
Ali Hasan follows Nicholas Kirton on the leg side with a pinpoint yorker. Kirton fails to hit it away and it rolls around the corner.
Halt! Well, a dog has entered the ground and the play has been stopped due to that. All good now. We are fine to resume.
18.5
wd
Ali Hasan To Nicholas Kirton
Wide! Bowls it full and well down the leg side, Nicholas Kirton takes a step back and tries to heave but misses.
18.4
1
Ali Hasan To Dilon Heyliger
Serves it too full, across Heyliger, outside off, this is drilled down to long off for a single.
18.3
1
Ali Hasan To Nicholas Kirton
Nicholas Kirton backs away and Ali Hasan follows him, cramping for room. Kirton picks off the pads and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
18.2
1
Ali Hasan To Dilon Heyliger
Ali Hasan serves it on the fuller side, outside off, Heyliger works it past cover for a single.
18.1
1
Ali Hasan To Nicholas Kirton
Back of a length, outside off, a bit wide, Nicholas Kirton flat bats it to mid off for a single
Who'll bowl the penultimate over? It is Ali Hasan. Canada need 22 runs in 12 balls.
Over 18 : 135/5
10 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
  • 217.5
  • 117.6
N. Kirton
29 (20)
D. Heyliger
4 (4)
T. Draca
4-0-34-1
17.6
1
Thomas Draca To Nicholas Kirton
A wide yorker, outside off, Nicholas Kirton jabs it to deep point for a single.
17.5
2
Thomas Draca To Nicholas Kirton
Absolutely crunched but good fielding as well! Overpitched, outside off, Nicholas Kirton hits it through covers. The fielder in the deep runs to his left, dives and saves a couple of runs.
17.4
4
Thomas Draca To Nicholas Kirton
FOUR! Kirton picks the short ball well this time! This is on middle, Kirton stands tall and pulls it through mid-wicket and it races to the fence.
17.3
0
Thomas Draca To Nicholas Kirton
Bowls a slower bumper on middle, Nicholas Kirton backs away and tries to ramp it over but misses it.
17.2
2
Thomas Draca To Nicholas Kirton
Serves a yorker, around off, Nicholas Kirton hangs back and squeezes it out, wide of extra cover and comes back for the second run.
17.1
1
Thomas Draca To Dilon Heyliger
Touch fuller, around the fourth pole. Heyliger guides it to short third man for a quick single.
Thomas Draca to bowl his final over.
Over 17 : 125/5
8 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 016.6
N. Kirton
20 (15)
D. Heyliger
3 (3)
G. Stewart
2-0-13-0
16.6
0
Grant Stewart To Nicholas Kirton
Fuller length ball on middle, Nicholas Kirton keeps it out on the leg side.
Full Commentary
20 OV
5 Runs
G. Stewart to N. Kirton D. Heyliger Bin Zafar
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • W 19.4
  • 219.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
6 Runs
A. Hasan to N. Kirton D. Heyliger
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
10 Runs
T. Draca to D. Heyliger N. Kirton
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
  • 217.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
8 Runs
G. Stewart to D. Heyliger N. Kirton
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 016.6
16 OV
10 Runs
B. Manenti to N. Kirton S. Movva
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • W 15.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
A. Hasan to N. Kirton H. Thaker S. Movva
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 214.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
2 Runs
B. Manenti to N. Dhaliwal H. Thaker N. Kirton
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • W 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
9 Runs
JJ Smuts to N. Dhaliwal N. Kirton
  • 212.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
T. Draca to D. Bajwa N. Dhaliwal N. Kirton
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • W 11.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
7 Runs
JJ Smuts to D. Bajwa N. Dhaliwal
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 410.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
6 Runs
B. Manenti to N. Dhaliwal D. Bajwa
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
JJ Smuts to N. Dhaliwal D. Bajwa
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
4 Runs
B. Manenti to D. Bajwa N. Dhaliwal
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
5 Runs
JJ Smuts to D. Bajwa Y. Samra N. Dhaliwal
  • 16.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • W 6.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
20 Runs
J. Singh to Y. Samra D. Bajwa
  • 45.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 65.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
5 Runs
G. Stewart to Y. Samra
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
9 Runs
A. Hasan to Y. Samra D. Bajwa
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
8 Runs
T. Draca to D. Bajwa Y. Samra
  • 02.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 42.2
  • 1 WD 2.3
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
2 Runs
A. Hasan to D. Bajwa Y. Samra
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 1 WD 1.4
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
8 Runs
T. Draca to Y. Samra D. Bajwa
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 1 WD 0.3
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Canada won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Italy beat Canada by 10 runs
  • Player of the Match JJ Smuts
  • Umpire Madanagopal Kuppuraj (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and No TV Umpire
  • Referee No Referee
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