CAN vs IRE Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Canada Win By 12 Runs, Clinch 1st Win – NDTV Sports

CAN vs IRE Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Canada Win By 12 Runs, Clinch 1st Win – NDTV Sports

Keywords: Canada, Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024, Cricket, Highlights

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In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024, Canada upset Ireland by 12 runs to register their first win in the tournament.

Canada posted a competitive total of 157/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Ravinderpal Singh (56) and Dillon Heyliger (33) leading the charge. For Ireland, Mark Adair picked up two wickets.

In response, Ireland struggled to find momentum and were restricted to 145/8. Openers Paul Stirling (31) and Andrew Balbirnie (27) got off to starts, but the Canadian bowling attack kept the pressure on.

Navdeep Singh was the star for Canada with figures of 2/23, while Romesh Eranga and Harvir Baidwan took two wickets each.

Ireland’s chase was hampered by a middle-order collapse, as they lost four wickets for just 31 runs. Despite a late cameo from George Dockrell (24), they could not bridge the gap.

Canada’s victory was a significant achievement, as it marked their first win in a T20 World Cup match. The result also gave them hope of qualifying for the Super 12 stage.

Key Highlights:

Canada posted 157/6, led by Ravinderpal Singh (56) and Dillon Heyliger (33).
Ireland was restricted to 145/8, with Navdeep Singh (2/23) impressing for Canada.
Canada won by 12 runs, clinching their first win in the T20 World Cup.