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Match 13: Canada vs Ireland - ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights

In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Canada clinched a memorable victory against Ireland by 12 runs in their Group A match held in New York.

Match 13 : Canada vs. Ireland

  • Venue: New York
  • Result: Canada won by 12 runs

1st Innings (Canada):

Canada set a target of 138 runs, scoring 137 for 7 in their 20 overs.

  • Top Performers:
    • Nicholas Kirton: Scored 49 runs off 35 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.
    • Shreyas Movva: Added a vital 37 runs off 36 balls, with 3 boundaries.
  • Ireland’s Bowling Highlights:
    • Barry McCarthy: Took 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs, with an economy of 6.00.
    • Craig Young: Claimed 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs, with an economy of 8.00.

2nd Innings (Ireland):

Ireland’s chase fell short as they scored 125 for 7 in their 20 overs.

  • Top Batsmen:
    • Mark Adair: Top-scored with 34 runs off 24 balls, hitting 3 fours and 1 six.
    • George Dockrell: Contributed 30 runs off 23 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six.
  • Canada’s Bowling Highlights:
    • Jeremy Gordon: Delivered a match-winning performance, taking 2 wickets for just 16 runs in his 4 overs, with an economy of 4.00.
    • Dillon Heyliger: Took 2 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining an economy of 4.50.

Result:

  • Canada won by 12 runs
  • Player of the Match: Nicholas Kirton for his exceptional batting.

Canada’s victory against Ireland marks an important moment in their T20 World Cup campaign, showcasing their growing strength and competitiveness on the international stage.

Match 14 : Afganistan vs. New Zealnad

  • Result: Afghanistan won by 84 runs

Afghanistan’s Innings

Afghanistan batted first and scored 159/6 in their 20 overs.

Batting Highlights

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the top scorer with a brilliant knock of 80 runs off 56 balls, including 5 fours and 5 sixes.
  • Ibrahim Zadran contributed with 44 runs off 41 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai played a quick cameo, scoring 22 runs off 13 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes.

Bowling Highlights (New Zealand)

  • Trent Boult was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Matt Henry also took 2 wickets but conceded 37 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Lockie Ferguson took 1 wicket for 28 runs in his 4 overs.

New Zealand’s Innings

New Zealand was bowled out for 75 runs in 14.3 overs.

Batting Highlights

  • Glenn Phillips was the top scorer for New Zealand with 18 runs off 18 balls, including 2 fours.
  • Matt Henry was the only other batsman to reach double figures, soring 12 runs in 17 balls.

Bowling Highlights (Afghanistan)

  • Rashid Khan was the star bowler for Afghanistan, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi also took 4 wickets, conceding 17 runs in his 3.2 overs.
  • Mohammad Nabi contributed with 2 wickets for 16 runs in his 4 overs.

Key Moments

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive batting set the foundation for Afghanistan’s total.

  • Trent Boult’s excellent bowling in the death overs restricted Afghanistan from scoring more.

  • Rashid Khan’s and Fazalhaq Farooqi’s exceptional bowling dismantled New Zealand’s batting lineup, leading to a comprehensive victory for Afghanistan.

  • Player fo the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz for his exceptional performance with the bat.

Afghanistan’s comprehensive victory puts them in a strong position in Group C, with two wins in two games.

Match 15 Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh

  • Result: Bangladesh won by 2 wickets

Sri Lanka’s Innings

Sri Lanka batted first and scored 124/9 in their 20 overs.

Batting Highlights

  • Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer with 47 runs off 28 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six.
  • Dhananjaya de Silva contributed with 21 runs off 26 balls, hitting 1 four.
  • Charith Asalanka scored 19 runs off 21 balls, with 1 six.

Bowling Highlights (Bangladesh)

  • Mustafizur Rahman was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Rishad Hossain also took 3 wickets, conceding 22 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Taskin Ahmed took 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs.

Bangladesh’s Innings

Bangladesh chased down the target, scoring 125/8 in 19 overs.

Batting Highlights

  • Litton Das played a crucial knock for Bangladesh with 36 runs off 38 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six.
  • Towhid Hridoy was the top scorer, scoring 40 runs off 20 balls, with 1 four and 4 sixes.
  • Mahmudullah contributed with 16 runs off 13 balls, hitting 1 six.

Bowling Highlights (Sri Lanka)

  • Nuwan Thushara was the star bowler for Sri Lanka, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga took 2 wickets for 32 runs in his 4 overs.
  • Matheesha Pathirana took 1 wicket for 27 runs in his 4 overs.

Key Moments

  • Pathum Nissanka’s solid batting provided a good start for Sri Lanka.
  • Mustafizur Rahman’s and Rishad Hossain’s excellent bowling restricted Sri Lanka to a modest total.
  • Towhid Hridoy’s explosive batting turned the game in Bangladesh’s favor.
  • Nuwan Thushara’s brilliant bowling kept Sri Lanka in the game, but Bangladesh managed to chase down the target with 2 wickets in hand.
  • Player of the match: Rishad Hossain is the player of the match for his excellent bowling

Stay tuned for more thrilling encounters, stunning performances, and nail-biting finishes throughout the T20 World Cup. Let the games begin!