Namibia achieved a crucial five-wicket victory over Canada in the 79th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023–27) at Maple Leaf North-West Ground (A) on Wednesday. The team successfully chased a target of 220, finishing with 10 balls to spare.
The chase was anchored by Jan Frylinck, who scored a match-winning 114 off 146 balls. His innings earned him the Player of the Match award. Frylinck received support from skipper Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smit, helping Namibia reach 220 for five in 48.2 overs.
Earlier, Canada, sent in to bat after losing the toss, posted 219 runs before being bowled out. The innings saw useful contributions from Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva, but the team lacked a big partnership.
Namibia’s bowlers, led by Ruben Trumpelmann and Bernard Scholtz, restricted Canada in the middle overs.
The total of 439 runs made this game the highest-ever aggregate in ODIs between Canada and Namibia. Fans witnessed an exciting match that showcased strong batting and disciplined bowling from both sides.
This result has significant implications for the League 2 standings. Canada, positioned fifth before the match with nine wins and nine losses from 20 games, missed the chance to strengthen their mid-table spot. Namibia, sixth with seven wins prior to this game, boosted their push to climb the rankings with this important win.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 serves as a pathway for qualification to the 2027 World Cup. Both Canada and Namibia will aim to maintain consistency as the tournament continues.
The thrilling Canada vs Namibia encounter highlighted Namibia’s resilience and ability to chase under pressure, while Canada will look to regroup in their upcoming matches.
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