Ireland vs Canada: “Canada Stuns Ireland in Historic T20 World Cup Victory”

Ireland vs Canada: T20 Cricket World Cup 2024

Historic Win for Canada

Canada made history in the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 by securing a remarkable victory over Ireland. This match, held on a slow-paced New York pitch, saw Canada triumph as Ireland struggled with their batting.

Canada’s Innings

Batting first, Canada posted a modest total of 137 runs, thanks to valuable contributions from Kirton and Shreyas Movva. Despite the challenging conditions, they managed to set a competitive target for Ireland.

Ireland’s Struggle

In response, Ireland faced a disciplined bowling attack from Canada. The Irish team could only hit one boundary in the first four overs, putting them under significant pressure. Paul Stirling, one of Ireland’s key batsmen, was dismissed after a mistimed pull shot that was caught by the keeper.

Canada’s Bowling Dominance

Canada’s spinners played a crucial role in the middle overs. Captain Saad bin Zafar bowled an impressive spell, conceding just 22 runs and taking one wicket. Dillon Heyliger also maintained tight control, taking two wickets for just 18 runs. This period saw Ireland go without a boundary for nine consecutive overs, further stifling their run chase.

Ireland’s Late Effort

Although Ireland’s top-order batsmen faltered, George Dockrell and Mark Adair provided some resistance towards the end. However, their efforts were insufficient to reach the target, and Canada’s bowlers held their nerve to secure a famous win.

Notable Achievements

• Canada’s Milestone: Canada became the 22nd team to register a win in T20 World Cups.
• Ireland’s Record: Ireland has now lost to 11 different teams in T20 World Cups, equaling Bangladesh’s record for the most losses to different opponents.
• Defensive Records: Canada’s defense of 137 runs is one of the lowest targets successfully defended by an Associate side in T20 World Cups, alongside notable defenses by Afghanistan and the Netherlands.

Lowest Targets Successfully Defended by Associate Sides in T20 WCs

• 124 runs by Afghanistan vs. West Indies, Nagpur 2016
• 134 runs by Netherlands vs. England, Chattogram 2014
• 137 runs by Canada vs. Ireland, New York 2024
• 141 runs by Scotland vs. Bangladesh, Al Amerat 2021

Canada’s victory over Ireland is a testament to their growing prowess in T20 cricket, marking a significant achievement in their cricketing history.

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