In an electrifying T20 encounter at the Jimmy Powell Oval, George Town, part of the North American Cup 2025, Canada edged out Bermuda in a thrilling contest. The match showcased exceptional bowling performances, with Canada’s Kaleem Sana dismantling Bermuda’s top order. Debutant Jaskaran Buttar etched his name into the record books with a sensational hat-trick.
Bermuda Innings: Kaleem Sana’s Fiery Spell
Bermuda, batting first, struggled early against Canada’s disciplined bowling attack. Terryn Fray anchored the innings with a gritty 52 off 54 balls, including four boundaries. However, he lacked support from the top order. Kaleem Sana, Canada’s pace spearhead, was the wrecker-in-chief, finishing with figures of 4/18.
Sana struck early, removing opener Alex Dore for 1, caught behind, and Onias Bascome for 1, bowled, in quick succession. His fiery spell continued as he dismissed Delray Rawlins (34 off 37, with two sixes) and Dominic Sabir (9 off 8), both caught by captain Saad Bin Zafar. His ability to exploit early conditions left Bermuda reeling at 13/3.
Fray’s resilience kept Bermuda afloat, although the middle order faltered. Sinclair Smith (2 off 6) fell to debutant Jaskaran Buttar, who then produced a moment of magic. In a stunning display, Buttar claimed a hat-trick, dismissing Allan Douglas (0), Zeko Burgess (0), and cleaned up the tail. His triple strike in the death overs restricted Bermuda to 103/8 in 20 overs, with Derrick Brangman (1*) and Jermal Proctor (0*) unbeaten.
🇨🇦 Canada Clinch Victory!
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Canada defeat Bermuda by 5 wickets with 11 balls to spare in a composed chase! 💪
✅ Dominant with the ball
✅ Calm with the bat
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Canada Innings: Steady Chase Seals the Match
Chasing a modest 104, Canada faced early hiccups. Ali Nadeem (3 off 9) was dismissed by Zeko Burgess, and Yuvraj Samra (11 off 14) fell to Kevon Fubler. Nevertheless, Navneet Dhaliwal provided impetus with a brisk 29 off 20 balls, including two fours and two sixes, before Allan Douglas removed him.
Kanwarpal Tathgur (9 off 16) and Jaskaran Buttar (5 off 6) couldn’t convert their starts. Even so, Harsh Thaker’s unbeaten 36 off 34 balls, alongside Shreyas Movva’s composed 11* off 10, guided Canada home. Canada reached 104/5 in 18.2 overs, securing a five-wicket victory in the Bermuda vs Canada T20 match.
Key Performances
- Kaleem Sana (Canada): The standout bowler. Sana’s 4/18, including Bermuda’s top order, set the tone for Canada’s dominance.
- Jaskaran Buttar (Canada): The debutant stole the show with a historic hat-trick, dismissing Douglas, Burgess, and cleaning up the tail.
- Terryn Fray (Bermuda): Fray’s 52 was a lone warrior’s effort, holding Bermuda’s innings together amidst a collapse.
- Harsh Thaker (Canada): His unbeaten 36 and one wicket ensured a smooth chase.
Match Summary
- Bermuda: 103/8 (20 overs)
Terryn Fray 52, Delray Rawlins 34; Kaleem Sana 4/18, Jaskaran Buttar 3 wickets (hat-trick) - Canada: 104/5 (18.2 overs)
Harsh Thaker 36*, Navneet Dhaliwal 29; Zeko Burgess 1 wicket, Allan Douglas 1 wicket - Result: Canada won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Kaleem Sana for his match-defining bowling spell
This performance boosts Canada’s position in the North American Cup 2025 standings, while Bermuda will need to regroup for their next challenge.
