Canada qualify for ICC men's T20 World Cup 2026 with dominant win over Bahamas
Canada, led by Nicholas Kirton, began their campaign with a 110-run hammering of Bermuda, followed by a 59-run win over Cayman Islands. They then dismantled the Bahamas in their first meeting with a 10-wicket win. A rain-affected second fixture against Cayman Islands saw Canada prevail comfortably by 42 runs before capping off their campaign with another convincing performance.With this victory, Canada have joined 13 other teams who have already secured their places in the 20-team event: hosts India and Sri Lanka, defending champions England, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, United States, and West Indies.advertisementAccording to the ICC, the remaining seven spots will be filled through regional qualifiers—two from Europe (5-11 July 2025), two from Africa (19 September-4 October 2025), and three from the Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier (1-17 October 2025).Canada's return to the global stage continues their steady rise in T20 cricket, having also featured in the Americas leg of the previous edition. With a well-rounded squad and a string of commanding performances, they will look to make a strong impression in the 2026 edition of the tournament.Must Watch
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