Oman secured a comprehensive 8-wicket victory over Canada in their T20I clash during the Nofrillsca T20I Tri-Series. Aqib Ilyas led the way with an all-round performance, earning the Player of the Match award for his contributions with both bat and ball.
Canada’s Struggles with the Bat
Batting first, Canada found themselves in trouble early on, struggling to build any momentum against Oman’s disciplined bowling attack. Nicholas Kirton (18 off 21) and Saad Bin Zafar (15 off 19) provided some resistance, but the Canadian lineup crumbled under the pressure. Harsh Thaker added 14 off 16, but none of the Canadian batters could make a significant impact. Aqib Ilyas (2/20) and Fayyaz Butt (2/21) were the standout bowlers for Oman, with Kaleemullah also chipping in with 2 wickets as Canada were bowled out for just 106 in 19.5 overs.
Oman’s Chase: Aqib Ilyas Shines
Oman chased down the target comfortably, reaching 107/2 in just 15 overs. Aqib Ilyas continued his all-round heroics, scoring 53 off 46 balls to guide his team to victory. Shoaib Khan remained unbeaten on 30 off 31 balls, while Kashyap Prajapati contributed 13 off 11. Dillon Heyliger was the only Canadian bowler to make an impact, taking 1/17 in his 3 overs.
Player of the Match: Aqib Ilyas
Aqib Ilyas was named Player of the Match for his superb all-round performance, with 2 wickets and a match-winning 53 runs. His efforts helped Oman dominate the game and earn a comfortable win over Canada.
Canada will need to regroup as they look to bounce back in the remaining matches of the tri-series. Meanwhile, Oman will be buoyed by this victory as they build momentum moving forward.
