T20 World Cup 2026 [WATCH]: Jaskaran Singh’s double-strike stuns Afghanistan as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Gulbadin Naib fall in one over vs Canada

In a dramatic turn of events during the final T20 World Cup 2026 Group D fixture at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 19, 2026, Canada‘s Jaskaran Singh produced a game-changing over that revitalized his side’s hopes against Afghanistan. Despite both teams being out of Super 8 contention, the match ignited when Jaskaran removed the dangerous Rahmanullah Gurbaz and the experienced Gulbadin Naib within the space of just four deliveries.

Jaskaran Singh dismantled Afghanistan top order with key wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Gulbadin Naib

The first breakthrough came on the 5.3 over mark when Gurbaz, known for his relentless aggression, attempted to charge down the wicket after having already struck 30 runs. Jaskaran anticipated the movement and hit the deck hard, causing the ball to rise sharply on the batter. Gurbaz, unable to restrain his instincts, went through with a forceful slog-pull but only managed a thick top-edge that swirled toward deep backward point. Yuvraj Samra kept his composure, running forward to claim the vital catch and ending a dangerous opening stand that had already produced 47 runs. This wicket set the stage for an even more clinical dismissal just three balls later to close out the first six overs.

The final delivery of the over, at 5.6 overs, saw Jaskaran produce a perfect full-length nip-backer that caught Gulbadin completely off-guard. The ball skidded through the air, stayed low, and struck Naib dead in front of middle and leg before he could bring his bat down. Although the on-field umpire initially hesitated, the Canadian side opted for a tactical review that proved to be a masterstroke. UltraEdge confirmed there was no bat involved, and the Ball Tracker showed the delivery crashing into the top of the leg stump. With three reds appearing on the big screen, the decision was overturned, and Naib was sent packing for just 1 run from 2 balls, leaving Afghanistan reeling at 49/2 after a promising start.

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What an over! 🔥

Jaskaran rips through with two wickets in an over, removing Gulbadin Naib and Rahmanullah Gurbaz early to put Afghanistan under pressure! 🎯

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Ibrahim Zadan and Sediqullah Atal lead the Afghanistan’s counter-attack against Canada

Following the mini-collapse triggered by Jaskaran, Afghanistan shifted gears from raw aggression to calculated accumulation to rebuild their innings. Ibrahim Zadran emerged as the anchor, reaching a sublime half-century off just 33 balls, his second consecutive fifty of the tournament. He was ably supported by Sediqullah Atal, who provided the necessary spark in the middle overs, including a massive 81-metre six off Canada’s veteran Saad Bin Zafar. Together, the duo stitched an unbeaten 72-run partnership that stabilized the innings and effectively nullified Canada’s early momentum.

By the 15th over, Afghanistan had surged to 131/2, moving at a healthy run rate of 8.73. While Canada’s bowlers, particularly Ansh Patel and Dilon Heyliger, tried to maintain pressure, a few costly lapses in the field, including a dropped catch of Zadran by Kaleem Sana, allowed the Afghan batters to keep the scoreboard ticking. With five overs remaining and eight wickets in hand, Afghanistan are now well-positioned to launch a final assault, eyeing a target in excess of 190 on a Chepauk surface that is beginning to offer more to the batters as the lights take full effect.

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