Cricket Canada Men’s T20 National Championship 2024 – Day 2: Thrills, Spills, and a Super Over!
Day 2 of the Cricket Canada Men’s T20 National Championship 2024 brought fans edge-of-the-seat action, nail-biting finishes, and a super over to remember! With a mix of 10-over and full 20-over games, the day was packed with excitement from start to finish. Here’s a recap of all the action.
Morning Matches – Batsman Park B: New Brunswick vs Manitoba
In a match reduced to 10 overs due to morning conditions, New Brunswick struggled to get going against a fierce Manitoba bowling attack. New Brunswick could only muster 45/5 in their allotted overs. Shivam Sharma was the star of the show, delivering a match-winning spell, taking 3 wickets for just 6 runs in his 2 overs. Manitoba made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 7 overs without losing a wicket. Shivam Sharma was rightly named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.
Morning Matches – Batsman Park A: Nova Scotia vs British Columbia
The second morning game saw Nova Scotia take on British Columbia in another shortened encounter. Nova Scotia managed a modest 55/9 in their 10 overs, with Uday Bhagwan Singh from British Columbia leading the charge with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 11 runs in his 2 overs. The chase was tense, with British Columbia only securing the win in the final over, losing 5 wickets along the way. Uday Bhagwan Singh was named Player of the Match for his crucial all-round contribution.
Afternoon Matches – Batsman Park A: Ontario vs Quebec
The first full 20-over match of the day featured a clash between tournament favorites Ontario and defending champions Quebec. Ontario posted a competitive 128/5 off their 20 overs, setting the stage for an exciting chase. Quebec showed their championship mettle, chasing down the target in the final over with 5 wickets in hand. Yashwanth Reddy was instrumental in Quebec’s victory, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match title.
Afternoon Matches – Batsman Park B: Alberta vs Saskatchewan
The other afternoon game saw Alberta dominate Saskatchewan in a one-sided affair. Alberta piled up an impressive 149/6, with Saskatchewan struggling in response, managing only 66/9 in their 20 overs. Writam Chatterjee was the standout performer, with a remarkable spell of 4 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs, making him the Player of the Match.
Evening Matches – Atlantic Classic: New Brunswick vs Prince Edward Island
The Atlantic Classic kicked off with New Brunswick taking on Prince Edward Island. PEI set a target of 116 after being bowled out, and while New Brunswick fought hard, they fell short, scoring 106 off their 20 overs. Priyam Soni was the hero for PEI, contributing 21 runs off 19 balls and delivering a solid bowling performance with 1 wicket for 21 runs in his 4 overs. He was named Player of the Match for his all-round display.
Evening Matches – Atlantic Classic: Newfoundland & Labrador vs Nova Scotia
The final game of the day was nothing short of a thriller. Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia both scored 140 runs, leading to a dramatic super over – a first in the history of the Men’s National T20 Championship. Deepak Rana, who earlier played a blistering knock of 50, managed 11 runs in the super over, but Nova Scotia chased it down with 2 balls to spare. Roopkaran Singh was named Player of the Match for his crucial 41 off 40 balls and calmness under pressure in the super over.
Day 2 of the Cricket Canada Men’s T20 National Championship 2024 was a true spectacle of cricket, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of Canadian cricket. Stay tuned for more action as the tournament progresses!