In an ODI, Captain Nicholas Kirton’s 84 and Yuvraj Samra’s 80 guided Canada to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe ‘A’. Zimbabwe set a target of 265 runs, led by Dion Myers with 102 runs. Canada reached 267 for six, with Jatinderpal Matharu taking four wickets. The teams meet again on Saturday.
Captain Nicholas Kirton scored 84 runs and was supported by opener Yuvraj Samra with 80 runs, leading Canada to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe ‘A’ in a one-day cricket international match held in Harare. This win came after Zimbabwe ‘A’ had previously triumphed in the first ODI by four wickets.
During the match, Zimbabwe ‘A’ won the toss and opted to bat first. Their innings started poorly as openers Matthew Welsh and Tanunurwa Makoni were dismissed early for just three and two runs, respectively. However, captain Dion Myers stabilized the innings, scoring 102 runs, while Tony Munyonga contributed 91 to set a target of 265 runs for Canada.
Canadian bowler Jatinderpal Matharu excelled with the ball, claiming four wickets in his eight overs. Canada successfully chased down the target, finishing at 267 for six with just one ball remaining in the 45th over. Kirton’s innings featured five fours and five sixes off 57 balls, while Samra hit seven fours during his 98-ball stay at the crease.
The two teams are scheduled to face each other again on Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was published on February 28, 2025.
Canada’s victory against Zimbabwe ‘A’ was highlighted by strong batting performances from Kirton and Samra, as well as effective bowling by Matharu. The match reflected a competitive spirit following Zimbabwe’s earlier win. The teams’ immediate rematch promises further exciting cricket action.
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