Canada capped off a successful Nofrillsca T20I Tri-Series campaign by defeating Oman in the final match, securing a comfortable 5-wicket victory to lift the trophy. With this win, Canada finished at the top of the points table, amassing 6 points from their matches, followed by Nepal with 4 points and Oman with 2 points.
Oman’s Struggles with the Bat
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Canada’s bowling attack dismantled Oman’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 82 runs in 19.4 overs. Aqib Ilyas was the top scorer for Oman, managing a gritty 35 off 44 balls, while Shakeel Ahmad added an unbeaten 18 off 24. However, the rest of the Omani batting lineup failed to fire.
Canada’s Parveen Kumar was the star with the ball, delivering a brilliant spell of 3/9 in his 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award. Akhil Kumar also impressed, picking up 3 wickets for 20 runs in 3.4 overs, while Harsh Thaker contributed with 2 wickets for 20 runs, helping Canada bowl out Oman for a paltry 82.
Canada’s Chase: A Comfortable Victory
Canada’s chase was steady, though they lost 5 wickets before sealing the win in 14.1 overs. Nicholas Kirton provided some early firepower with a quick 20 off 13 balls, while Harsh Thaker’s 18 off 21 helped stabilize the innings. Dilpreet Bajwa added 14 off 13, guiding Canada toward victory.
Oman’s bowlers, led by Kaleemullah (2/15 in 3 overs) and Aqib Ilyas (2/21 in 4 overs), tried to defend the small total, but it wasn’t enough to stop Canada from securing the win with 35 balls remaining.
Canada’s Tri-Series Success
With this win, Canada completed their dominant run in the series, finishing at the top of the points table with 6 points. Their consistent performances, led by key players like Parveen Kumar, Harsh Thaker, and Nicholas Kirton, showcased their all-round strength. The team’s strong bowling attack, combined with solid batting displays, proved crucial throughout the tournament.
Canada’s victory in the final match secured them the Nofrillsca T20I Tri-Series trophy, capping off an impressive tournament for the home side.
