Canada Name 15-Member Squad For T20 World Cup 2026; Dilpreet Bajwa To Lead

Canada announced a 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, with India-born Dilpreet Bajwa named captain ahead of the tournament starting in February.

With less than a month to go for the T20 World Cup 2026, excitement continues to build as teams finalize their preparations for the global event. The tournament is set to begin on February 7, with fans eagerly awaiting another season of high-intensity cricket.

Canada have officially announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The side will be led by India-born Dilpreet Bajwa, as Canada prepare for their second appearance at the marquee tournament.

Dilpreet Bajwa To Lead Canada at T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup 2026 is fast approaching, with Sri Lanka set to host the tournament. As teams focus on final preparations, Canada confirmed their squad and also announced a change in leadership.

After making their debut at the T20 World Cup in 2024, Canada are gearing up for their second outing on the global stage. The selectors have opted for a strong and experienced 15-member squad, aiming to compete against some of the biggest teams in world cricket.

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Dilpreet Bajwa has been handed the captaincy, marking a key shift in leadership. The squad features experienced names such as Saad Bin Zafar, Kaleem Sana, and Nicholas Kirton, giving the team a balanced look ahead of the tournament.

Canada Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra.

Canada Dominated Americas Regional Qualifiers

Canada sealed their place at the T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding performance in the Americas regional qualifiers. They won all six matches, showing dominance with both bat and ball to qualify in style.

In their final qualifier match against Bermuda, Canada restricted the opposition to 131 runs. Kaleem Sana and Saad Bin Zafar impressed with the ball, while Dilon Heyliger struck twice to tighten Canada’s grip on the game.

During the chase, Yuvraj Samra and Dilpreet Bajwa provided a solid start before the rest of the batting unit carried forward the momentum. Canada chased down the target in just 16 overs to register a six-wicket win and confirm their World Cup berth.