Nepal is set to face Canada in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 5, 2026. Following an impressive performance against the UAE, where they successfully chased down 146 runs with half-centuries from Aarif Sheikh and Dipendra Singh Airee, Nepal aims to secure another victory. They triumphed over UAE by seven wickets, indicating strong form as they head into this next encounter.
Conversely, Canada is looking to turn their fortunes around after a narrow 10-run defeat to Italy in their first warm-up match, where despite good starts from Yuvraj Samra and Dilpreet Bajwa, they fell short in chasing down a target of 157 runs.
The match began with Canada electing to bat first after winning the toss, and updates from the ongoing match show mixed fortunes for the Maple Leafers. They suffered an early setback as Kami of Nepal claimed the first wicket, dismissing the promising Samra for just seven runs. Despite a slow start, Canada’s innings picked up momentum with a strong over that yielded 19 runs, featuring sixes and boundaries from Tathgur and Dhaliwal.
As the match progresses, fans are eagerly following the live updates, hoping for a thrilling showcase of talent from both teams. With Nepal looking to maintain their winning momentum and Canada striving for their first win, the stage is set for an exciting contest.