Inclement Weather Causes Second Cancellation of Canada-Namibia T20 Match
The T20 cricket match between Canada and Namibia was canceled again due to weather, marking the second cancellation this week. A weather-shortened match resulted in Namibia’s victory by three wickets earlier on Wednesday. Canada, led by Yuvraj Samra’s 37 runs, scored 145 in their innings, while Namibia chased down the target with Zane Green playing a crucial role in the final over.
WINDHOEK — The T20 cricket match between Canada and Namibia was canceled for the second time this week, with adverse weather conditions preventing any play on Friday. This follows the series opener on Tuesday, which was similarly abandoned. During their previous encounter, Namibia secured a victory by three wickets in a match that was limited due to weather concerns.
In the third match played, Namibia won the toss and opted to field. Canada, under the leadership of 18-year-old Yuvraj Samra, posted a score of 145 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 15 overs. Notably, Samra contributed a significant 37 runs to the team’s total.
Namibia’s Zane Green scored two runs off Canadian bowler Kaleem Sana on the final delivery of their innings, leading Namibia to a swift 146 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Noteworthy is that Namibia managed to score 11 runs in the final over, with Green contributing nine of those runs, thereby sealing their victory.
The series between Canada and Namibia experienced significant disruptions due to inclement weather, leading to multiple match cancellations. Despite the weather, Namibia showcased resilience in their previous match, demonstrating strong performance in both batting and fielding. This uncertainty continues to affect the progress of the series, emphasizing the challenges of planning outdoor sporting events in unpredictable weather conditions.
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