Inclement Weather Results in Cancellation of Canada-Namibia T20 Cricket Match

The T20 cricket match between Canada and Namibia was canceled for the second time this week due to bad weather conditions. The only match played saw Namibia winning by three wickets. Canada set a total of 145 runs in 15 overs, but Namibia chased it down successfully during a weather-shortened game.

In Windhoek, the T20 cricket match between Canada and Namibia faced cancellation for the second time this week due to inclement weather conditions. The match scheduled for Friday was abandoned without a ball bowled, mirroring the outcome of Tuesday’s series opener, which was also called off.

On Wednesday, the two teams played a weather-shortened match where Namibia triumphed by three wickets. After winning the toss, Namibia opted to field first, witnessing Canada finish their innings at 145 runs for eight wickets in 15 overs, mainly due to an impressive 37-run performance by 18-year-old Yuvraj Samra.

In a thrilling conclusion to the match on Wednesday, Zane Green secured the victory with two runs off Canadian bowler Kaleem Sana on the final ball. Namibia concluded their innings at 146 runs for seven wickets, with Green contributing significantly by scoring nine runs in the last over, which totaled 11 runs for Namibia.

In summary, Canada and Namibia’s T20 cricket matches were severely impacted by inclement weather, resulting in the cancellation of two matches. On the only played match, Namibia managed a narrow victory following a thrilling finish, highlighting the competitive nature of the series despite weather disruptions.

Original Source: chatnewstoday.ca