The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has launched an investigation into a Canada match during the T20 World Cup 2026, following explosive allegations raised in a recent documentary. The fixture in question, Canada vs New Zealand in Chennai, has come under scrutiny, raising fresh concerns about the integrity of international cricket.
The probe is part of a broader investigation into Cricket Canada, with multiple allegations spanning both on-field conduct and governance issues.
The controversy stems from a 43-minute documentary titled Corruption, Crime and Cricket, which aired on Canadian broadcaster CBC. The film makes wide-ranging claims about corruption within Cricket Canada, including suspicious moments during the World Cup clash. One key incident highlighted is the fifth over of New Zealand’s chase, bowled by Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa.
According to the documentary, Bajwa’s over has become a focal point of the investigation. Coming on to bowl with New Zealand at 35/2, the off-spinner conceded 15 runs in the over, including a no-ball and a wide.
The sudden switch to spin after early success with pace has raised questions, especially as New Zealand quickly seized control of the chase thereafter.
Canada had earlier posted a competitive 173/4, but New Zealand chased the target comfortably in just 15.1 overs, powered by unbeaten knocks from Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips. The ease of the chase, combined with the questionable over, has drawn attention from investigators looking into potential breaches of the ICC’s anti-corruption code.
