T20 World Cup 2024: Canada Defeats Ireland By 12 Runs in Another Major Upset
In another major upset, Canada defied the odds and stunned Ireland by 12 runs in a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 7. After a shaky start that saw Canada lose four wickets for 53 runs, Nicholas Kirton (35-ball 49) and Shreyas Movva (37 off 36 balls) steadied the ship. Their […]
In another major upset, Canada defied the odds and stunned Ireland by 12 runs in a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 7.
After a shaky start that saw Canada lose four wickets for 53 runs, Nicholas Kirton (35-ball 49) and Shreyas Movva (37 off 36 balls) steadied the ship. Their crucial partnership propelled Canada to a respectable total of 137 for 7.
Ireland Falters Despite Docking-Adair Partnership
Ireland’s bowling attack started well, restricting Canada early on. However, their batting didn’t click at all. While George Dockrell (30 not out) and Mark Adair (34 off 24 balls) shared a promising 62-run stand, Ireland couldn’t maintain momentum and fell short by 12 runs.
Canada’s Bowling Shines
Jeremy Gordon (2 for 16) and Dillon Heyliger (2 for 18) were instrumental in Canada’s victory with their economical bowling spells. Their performance stifled Ireland’s chase and secured a historic win for the underdog team.
Second Upset by Associate Nation
This victory is nothing less than the USA’s win over Pakistan earlier in the tournament, which shows the growing competitiveness of associate nations.
