Canada National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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Match Details
Ireland secured a comprehensive victory over Canada in their international cricket encounter at [venue]. The Irish team demonstrated their superior experience and skill throughout the match, capitalizing on key moments to outperform their North American opponents.
Batting Performance
Ireland Innings
The Irish batting lineup posted a competitive total, anchored by their top order:
- Paul Stirling – 78 (64 balls, 8 fours, 3 sixes)
- Andrew Balbirnie (c) – 45 (52 balls, 4 fours)
- Harry Tector – 62* (48 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes)
- Curtis Campher – 34 (28 balls, 3 fours)
Total: 289/6 (50 overs)
Canada Innings
Canada’s chase fell short despite some promising partnerships:
- Aaron Johnson – 42 (56 balls, 5 fours)
- Harsh Thaker – 35 (48 balls, 3 fours)
- Saad Bin Zafar – 28 (45 balls, 2 fours)
- Dillon Heyliger – 22 (25 balls, 2 fours)
Total: 198 all out (45.3 overs)
Bowling Analysis
Ireland Bowling
- Josh Little – 4/38 (9 overs)
- Mark Adair – 3/42 (8.3 overs)
- Curtis Campher – 2/35 (10 overs)
- George Dockrell – 1/28 (8 overs)
Canada Bowling
- Saad Bin Zafar – 2/52 (10 overs)
- Kaleem Sana – 2/63 (10 overs)
- Dillon Heyliger – 1/45 (8 overs)
- Harsh Thaker – 1/48 (10 overs)
Match Summary
Ireland won by 91 runs, showcasing their superiority in all departments. The Irish batting displayed great depth, while their bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout Canada’s innings. Josh Little’s exceptional spell earned him the Player of the Match award.
Notable Performances
Key Partnership
The third-wicket partnership of 98 runs between Harry Tector and Paul Stirling proved crucial in setting up Ireland’s commanding total.
Fielding Highlights
Ireland’s fielding unit took all their catching opportunities, with three spectacular catches in the deep that turned the momentum decisively in their favor.