Canada’s T20 cricket match against Namibia was canceled again due to adverse weather conditions, marking a second abandonment this week. Earlier, Namibia had won a weather-shortened game. The two teams are set to compete again over the weekend, with Namibia ranked 15th and Canada 21st by the ICC.
Windhoek – Canada’s T20 cricket match against Namibia was once again canceled due to inclement weather, marking the second abandonment this week, with no play occurring on Friday. The series opener on Tuesday faced a similar fate, while Namibia triumphed in a weather-adjusted match on Wednesday, winning by three wickets.
In the Wednesday match, Namibia opted to field after winning the toss. Canada, led by 18-year-old Yuvraj Samra’s contribution of 37 runs, concluded their innings at 145 for eight after 15 overs. Namibia secured victory at 146 for seven, with Zane Green scoring two runs off the final delivery bowled by Kaleem Sana, ultimately clinching the game’s last-minute win.
The teams are scheduled to compete again on Saturday and Sunday in Namibia’s capital. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Namibia ranks 15th in global T20 standings, while Canada is positioned at 21st.
Weather disruptions have impacted prior fixtures, including Canada’s two recent games against the Netherlands on March 5 and 11, which were also called off due to similar conditions. Currently, Canada holds third place in the eight-team World League table, with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses alongside two no-result matches.
Canada’s T20 cricket matches against Namibia have faced significant weather disruptions, resulting in multiple cancellations and affecting both teams’ performance this week. The matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday offer a potential opportunity for play, but forecasts remain a concern. The standings illustrate the competitive nature of this series, with both teams looking to improve their ICC rankings.
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