2026 T20 World Cup hit by match-fixing scrutiny

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating a match involving Canada at the 2026 T20 World Cup over alleged match-fixing, alongside broader corruption allegations linked to Cricket Canada.

The development follows a 43-minute Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) documentary titled *“Corruption, Crime and Cricket,”* aired on April 10, which raised multiple concerns over governance and administrative practices within Canadian cricket.

According to the report, the match under scrutiny is Canada’s group-stage fixture against New Zealand. Investigators are focusing on the fifth over of New Zealand’s chase, bowled by Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa, who had been appointed just three weeks before the tournament.

Bajwa conceded 15 runs in the over after starting with a no-ball and a wide. New Zealand went on to chase down the 174-run target in 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand.

In response to the allegations, ICC Integrity Unit interim general manager Andrew Ephgrave said the ACU is aware of the documentary but declined to comment on specific claims due to ongoing procedures.

He added that governance issues involving ICC member boards are handled through established constitutional processes, while the ACU continues its work across intelligence, prevention, education and investigation to protect the integrity of the game.

The ICC has not made any formal findings, and the investigation is ongoing.