Inclement Weather Cancels Canada-Namibia T20 Cricket Match Again
The T20 cricket match between Canada and Namibia was canceled twice this week due to inclement weather. Namibia won a shortened match on Wednesday. The teams aim to play again on the weekend. Namibia is ranked 15th while Canada is 21st in T20 rankings by the ICC.
On March 21, 2025, inclement weather once again caused the cancellation of Canada’s T20 cricket match against Namibia, marking the second abandonment within the week. The series opener on Tuesday was similarly postponed without any play due to adverse conditions. However, Namibia had claimed victory in a weather-reduced match on Wednesday, defeating Canada by three wickets.
In Wednesday’s match, Namibia won the toss and chose to field, allowing Canada to post a score of 145 for eight in 15 overs. Eighteen-year-old Yuvraj Samra stood out with a contribution of 37 runs. Zane Green delivered the final blow off Kaleem Sana’s bowling, scoring two runs off the last ball to secure Namibia’s win at 146 for seven while scoring nine runs in the final over.
The teams have scheduled new matches for Saturday and Sunday in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Namibia is currently ranked 15th in T20 cricket, while Canada is placed 21st. Weather disruptions also affected Canada’s recent participation in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series, where two matches against the Netherlands were cancelled due to similar weather conditions.
Despite these cancellations, Canada currently holds a third place in the eight-team World League table with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses, including two no-results.
The persistent inclement weather has hindered the T20 cricket series between Canada and Namibia, prompting multiple cancellations. Despite suffering setbacks, both teams remain optimistic about resuming play. The current performance standings highlight Canada’s competitive nature, despite the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions during their tournaments.
Original Source: medicinehatnews.com
