T20 World Cup 2026: 3 Canada bowlers to watch out for

Canada is one of the associate nations capable of springing surprises at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While they enter the tournament as underdogs, the North American side have repeatedly shown the ability to rise to crucial moments and even dominate stronger opponents on their day. 

With the World Cup scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka, conditions are expected to test fast bowlers and spinners alike. Canada’s bowling attack will therefore play a vital role in determining how far they can go in the competition. Here let us take a look at three Canadian bowlers to watch out for at the T20 World Cup 2026.

Saad Bin Zafar

Pakistan-born Saad Bin Zafar is one of the most experienced and reliable cricketers in Canada’s set-up. He earned the distinction of becoming Canada’s first-ever captain at a T20 World Cup in 2024, a fitting milestone in a career that began with his first-class debut in 2008. 

A disciplined left-arm spinner, Zafar is known for his ability to control the run flow and strike at key moments. In November 2021, he created history by bowling a four-over spell without conceding a single run in a T20I, finishing with figures of 4-4-0-2 against Panama. In 65 T20Is, Zafar has claimed 72 wickets at an excellent average of 18.27 and an economy rate of just 5.98.

Dilon Heyliger

Right-arm pacer Dilon Heyliger brings variety and aggression to Canada’s pace attack. Although his overall numbers may appear modest, Heyliger has often delivered crucial spells under pressure, helping Canada tighten their grip on opposition batting line-ups. 

His ability to extract bounce and bowl effective short spells makes him a useful option in T20 cricket. In 56 T20Is, Heyliger has picked up 54 wickets at an average of 22.44 and an economy rate of 7.29. His record includes two four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul, highlighting his wicket-taking potential.

Kaleem Sana Rehman

Left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana Rehman is arguably one of Canada’s most potent weapons in T20 cricket. With prior first-class experience dating back to 2009 for Pakistan Customs, Sana brings both skill and maturity to the attack. After moving to Canada, he made his mark and was selected for the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

He is known for his accuracy, ability to swing the ball and has been in impressive form. In 42 T20Is, he has taken 64 wickets at a remarkable average of 13.37 and an economy rate of 6.03, including five four-wicket hauls.

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