The second match of the series between Nepal ‘A’ and Canada XI is set for February 20, 2024, at Mulpani Cricket Ground, Starting at 9:30 AM Nepali time. Canada XI secured a 4-wicket victory in the first ODI, hitting a boundary in the third ball of the last over to surpass Nepal’s target of 217 runs.
Canada XI Batting Highlights
Nawanit Dhaliwal and Nikhil Dutt shared a crucial 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Dhaliwal scored 80 runs with an impressive display of 10 fours and 2 sixes. Nikhil scored an unbeaten 67 runs, hitting five fours and one six in 115 balls. Saad Bin Zafar played a vital role, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs, putting pressure on Nepal. Shreyas Mova added 23 runs in 27 balls with two fours.
Canada XI Players
- Srumanth Vijayaratne: Caught out at mid-on by Pratish JC after scoring 5 runs in 11 balls.
- Aaron Johnson: Caught out by Rashid Khan after scoring 2 runs in 5 balls.
- Dilpreet Bajwa and Nawanit Dhaliwal: Shared a partnership of 37 runs.
- Sahab Alam: Took two consecutive wickets in the 10th over, putting Canada under pressure.
- Nikhil Dutt and Nawanit Dhaliwal: Shared a 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
- Saad Bin Zafar and Nikhil Dutt: Shared a partnership of 54 runs. Saad scored 23 runs before being bowled by Basir.
Nepal ‘A’ Player
Openers Arjun Kumal and Mayan Yadav initiated the innings with a solid 43-run partnership. Mayan Yadav scored 35 runs off 56 balls with 4 fours and 1 six. Captain Vinod Bhandari was dismissed lbw by Saad after scoring 5 runs in 11 balls. Rashid Khan scored 40 runs off 66 balls with 5 fours. Kiran Thagunna contributed 25 runs before being caught off Dillon Helliger. Vivek and Basir shared a partnership of 59 runs, with Basir completing his half-century.
- Openers: Arjun Kumal and Mayan Yadav shared a 43-run partnership for the first wicket.
- Mayan Yadav: Scored 35 runs off 56 balls with 4 fours and 1 six.
- Binod Bhandari (Captain): Dismissed lbw by Saad after scoring 5 runs in 11 balls.
- Rashid Khan: Scored 40 runs off 66 balls with 5 fours.
- Kiran Thagunna: Scored 25 runs before being caught off Dillon Helliger.
- Vivek and Basir: Shared a partnership of 59 runs. Basir completed his half-century.
- Sahab Alam took 2 wickets, and Sagar Dhakal and Basir Ahmed took one wicket each.
Key Performances
Nikhil (Canada): Scored 67 runs not out, forming crucial partnerships.
Dhaliwal (Canada): Scored 80 runs with 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Saad Bin Zafar (Canada): Took 3 wickets for 30 runs.
Basir Ahmed (Nepal): Completed a half-century and took a wicket.
Sahab Alam (Nepal): Took 2 wickets, putting pressure on Canada.
Nepal ‘A’ Team:
Captain: Vinod Bhandari
Players: Arjun Kumal, Basir Ahmed, Vivek Yadav, Kiran Thagunna, Mayan Yadav, Pratish GC, Rashid Khan, Sagar Dhakal, Shahab Alam, Sandeep Jora, Hemant Dhami, Sujan Thapalia, Rijan Dhakal, Ashutosh Ghiraiya, Sher Malla
Canada ‘XI ‘ Squad:
Captain: Saad Bin Zafar
Players: Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Dillon Helliger, Dilpreet Bajwa, Harsh Thackeray, Shahid Ahmadzai, Shreyas Mova, Srumanth Vijayaratne, Ishwarjot Sohi, Nikhil Dutt,Nicholas KirtOn, Pargat Singh, Uday Bhagwan Singh, Kalim Sana
