In the ongoing ICC CWC League 2 match between nepal and canada, nepal won the toss and opted to bowl first. As of now, canada is at 87/2 after 26.4 overs. Aaron Johnson was dismissed early for 10, and Pargat Singh fell for 17. Navneet Dhaliwal is currently anchoring the innings with 36 runs, while Harsh Thaker is supporting him with 12 runs. The key bowlers for nepal so far have been Lalit Rajbanshi, who took 1 wicket for 20 runs, and sandeep Lamichhane, who also picked up a wicket.
nepal has had success against canada in the past, winning all previous encounters. Given Nepal’s strong bowling lineup and the current Canadian score, nepal seems to be in a favorable position to restrict canada to a manageable total. If Nepal's top-order batsmen perform, they could be in a strong position to win this match.
nepal and canada have faced each other a few times in ICC cricket World Cup League 2, with nepal historically dominating the encounters. All three previous matches between the teams saw nepal winning comfortably. Here’s a comparison and analysis of their past performances:
1. Match 1 (2023)
In a prior encounter in 2023, nepal comfortably defeated canada by a significant margin. Nepal’s bowling, led by Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC, dismantled Canada’s batting lineup, restricting them to a modest total. Nepal's batsmen, including Rohit Paudel and Aasif Sheikh, ensured a smooth chase, securing victory without much trouble.
Key Players:
- Sandeep Lamichhane: Wreaked havoc with his spin bowling.
- Rohit Paudel: Anchored the batting in the chase.
2. Match 2 (2023)
This match saw a similar pattern. nepal bowled first and restricted canada to a below-par score thanks to consistent performances from Dipendra Singh Airee and Sompal Kami. In response, Nepal’s top order once again made light work of the Canadian bowling, securing a win.
Key Players:
- Dipendra Singh Airee: Excelled both with the ball and the bat.
- Kushal Malla: Played a crucial role in the middle order.
3. Match 3 (2024)
The latest match between these two teams was in early 2024, where nepal dominated yet again. This time, canada struggled to get partnerships going, as Nepal’s bowlers maintained tight lines and took regular wickets. Lalit Rajbanshi and Gulsan Jha were the stars with the ball, while Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel took the team to a comfortable win.
Key Players:
- Lalit Rajbanshi: Exceptional with his left-arm spin.
- Aasif Sheikh: Contributed with a solid opening partnership.
Comparison:
- Bowling Attack: nepal consistently excels in the bowling department, particularly with spinners like Lamichhane and Rajbanshi. canada has often struggled against spin, which nepal exploits effectively.
- Batting Lineups: While canada has a few dependable batsmen like Navneet Dhaliwal and Pargat Singh, their performances have been inconsistent. nepal, on the other hand, boasts a more balanced and in-form batting order with contributions from multiple players.
- Fielding: nepal generally performs better in fielding, with tighter field placements and fewer dropped catches compared to Canada.
Based on these past performances, nepal holds a significant psychological and tactical advantage over Canada. canada will need stronger batting partnerships and better handling of Nepal's spin attack if they hope to turn the tables in future encounters
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