Canada vs Nepal Match 12 Full Commentary

Result · Feb 05 2026, Thu - 01:00 PM (IST)

Match 12, - MA Chidambaram Stadium

NEP

162/4 (18.0)

CAN

161/6 (20.0)

Nepal beat Canada by 6 wickets

CRR:9.00

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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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For Nepal, it was a bowling performance that was good in parts but lacked total consistency. Sandeep Lamichhane was the pick of the bowlers, keeping things very tight and bagging two wickets with great economy. Kushal Bhurtel was the partnership breaker with his two scalps, though he proved to be a bit expensive. Ultimately, Nepal did enough to restrict Canada to what looks like a par score on this surface. Stay tuned for the chase.
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Just as the Canadians looked set to launch, Nepal struck back decisively. The 63-run stand was finally broken by Kushal Bhurtel in the 13th over when he dismissed Tathgur for 25. The innings then hit a wobble in the 14th over, with Nicholas Kirton and the set batter Dhaliwal, who scored 41, departing in quick succession, meaning three wickets fell back-to-back. However, late cameos from Jaskarandeep Singh and Shreyas Movva ensured the tail wagged, pushing the final total to a competitive 161.
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It was a sluggish start for Canada in this final warm-up fixture! They struggled to find rhythm early on. After losing Yuvraj Samra cheaply, they could only manage 30/1 in the Powerplay. Navneet Dhaliwal and Kanwarpal Tathgur steadied the ship, initially playing cautiously before shifting gears. The 10th over was the turning point of the first half, leaking a massive 19 runs, which helped Canada reach a respectable 65/1 at the halfway stage.
19.6

FOUR! A boundary to end the inning! On a length, outside off, Shreyas Movva throws the kitchen sink at it and slices it over backward point. The ball races away toward the fence for four runs and with the boundary, Canada have posted 161 runs on the board.
19.5

Back of a length, outside off, Shivam Sharma slaps it to sweeper cover for one.
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Two more balls left for the inning and it's Shivam Sharma who walks up next.
19.4

Jaskarandeep Singh b Nandan Yadav 21 (11)

OUT! CASTLED! Nandan Yadav has the last laugh. Nandan Yadav scoots from over the wicket and bowls fuller, on off and middle. Jaskarandeep Singh shuffles wide across the stumps, opens his stance to offer a big shot, but misses the connection completely as the ball nutmegs the batter and rattles into the middle stump.
19.3

Short, outside off, Jaskarandeep Singh looks to pull it away, but gets beaten.
19.2

SIX! Two biggies in the first two deliveries! Short of a length, outside off, Jaskarandeep Singh once again covers the stumps and swings his arm and hits it over the long on fence for another biggie.
19.1

SIX! The final over starts with a bang! Full-length delivery, just outside off, Jaskarandeep Singh goes deep itno the crease, covers the stumps and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen.
18.6

FOUR! Pretermined and effective! Good-length delivery, just outside off, Shreyas Movva shuffles wide across the stumps and reverse scoops it over the short third fielder for four more runs.
18.5

On a length, outside off, Shreyas Movva drills it but finds the cover fielder.
18.4

SIX! Now over the off side! Short and just outside off, Shreyas Movva lashes it over the sweeper cover fence for another biggie.
18.3

SIX! THIS IS OUT OF THE PARK! Short of a length, on middle, angling in, Shreyas Movva connects his pull this time and makes sure the ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence.
18.2

Full, on off, Shreyas Movva uses his bottom hand to loft it over mid on but fails to get the proper connection. The ball flies over the backtracking mid on fielder and gets two runs.
18.1

Short, on off, Shreyas Movva looks to pull but gets beaten on the outside edge.
17.7

Much fuller, around the pads of the batter. Shreyas Movva does well to roll his wrists and flick to deep fine leg to get another single. 11 runs off the over!
17.6

On a length, on the seventh stump, Shreyas Movva extends his arms to drills it through cover with cross-bat but fails to get the connection.
17.5

On a length, around leg, Jaskarandeep Singh flicks it to deep fine leg for one.
17.4

WIDE! Short and wide outside off, beyond the tramline. Jaskarandeep Singh misses his cut.
17.3

On a length, around off, Shreyas Movva eases it to long on for a single.
17.2

Full, around off, Jaskarandeep Singh loops to scoop it but gets the bottom edge to short third for a single.
17.1

SIX! Jaskarandeep Singh is to hot to handle! Short of a length, wide outside off, Jaskarandeep Singh shuffles across the stumps and hoists it over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.
16.6

Full, on middle, Jaskarandeep Singh nudges it to long on on for a single.
16.5

A touch shorter, on off, Jaskarandeep Singh dabs it to cover.
16.4

Short, on off, Movva punches it to long off for one.
16.3

SIX! BANG! Tossed up, fuller, on off. Shreyas Movva plants his front foot away from the delivery and smokes it over the long on fence. There is a fielder patroling the area but he can do nothing but to watch the ball flying over him for six.
16.2

Short, on off, Movva defends it down.
16.1

Full, on off, Shreyas Movva nudges on his front foot to mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

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And that’s a wrap on the warm-ups! A commanding victory for Nepal to close out their preparations. Now, the stage is set for the main event. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off this Saturday, February 7th, with a massive triple-header. The action begins with Pakistan vs Netherlands at 5.30 am GMT, followed immediately by West Indies vs Scotland, and we finish the day with India vs USA. Make sure to tune in for the toss and early team news. Until then, goodbye!
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Earlier in the game - Canada posted a competitive total of 161/6, anchored by a 63-run partnership between Kanwarpal Tathgur and Navneet Dhaliwal following a cautious Powerplay. Although a mid-innings wobble saw quick wickets fall, an explosive unbeaten 38 from Shreyas Movva and a cameo from Jaskaran Singh Buttar provided a crucial late flourish. Their rapid 51-run stand, which included 35 runs in the final two overs. The bowling was disciplined from Nepal, led by Sandeep Lamichhane and Kushal Bhurtel's two wickets each.
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Aasif’s Fireworks and Jora’s Resilience - The inning started with Nepal losing their first wicket in the first third over in the shape of Kushal Bhurtel, but after the fall of their first wicket, Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora shook hands to have a impecible partnership which set the tone for their side. Aasif showcased his strokeplay and on the other side of the deck, Jora offered resilience. These two made a partnership of 84 runs in 52 balls. Aasif Sheikh was retired out after his 58 runs off 29 deliveries. Jora then continued knocking ones and twos to rotate the strike. Canada started picking up wickets after the first half of the second inning, but it was too late for them to come back into the contest and Nepal won their last warm-up clash by 6 wickets.
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A commanding win for Nepal! This was the last warm-up match for both teams and Nepal should be on the happier side with this positive result. They have performed well not only in this match but also in their previous match against UAE were they won by 7 wickets. On the other hand, Canada just had the opposite. First, they lost against Italy and now against Nepal. So, not the warm-up campaign they would have thought, but skipper Harsh Thaker will surely take the learning from these two matches and implement it in the World Cup.
17.6

That will do! Flatter, on middle, Gulshan Jha drives it through cover for a single. Nepal beat Canada by 6 wickets!
17.5

FOUR! Scores are level now! Flatter, on middle, Gulshan Jha changes his stance and plays a reverse sweep over backward point for a boundary.
17.4

Nice and full, on off, Dipendra Singh Airee taps it to cover for a single.
17.3

FOUR! Cheeky from Dipendra Singh Airee! A full toss, on off, Dipendra Singh Airee gets low and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.
17.2

Flatter, outside off, Dipendra Singh Airee flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.
17.1

Nice and full, on ott, Dipendra Singh Airee drives it to cover.
16.6

FOUR! Great timing from Gulshan Jha! A low full toss, on off, Gulshan Jha picks it well and drills it through covers for a boundary.

16.5

Short and wide, Dipendra Singh Airee cuts it to point for a single.
16.4

Short, on off, Gulshan Jha taps it to cover for a single.
16.3

Flatter, outside off, Gulshan Jha tries to cut it but misses.
16.2

Full, on off, Dipendra Singh Airee pushes it to mid off for a single.
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Lokesh Bam departs. Dipendra Singh Airee walks in.
16.1

OUT! STUMPED! Smart bowling from Saad Bin Zafar. He sees Lokesh Bam coming down the ground and bowls a quicker one, way outside off. Lokesh Bam tries to reach at it but misses. Shreyas Movva collects the ball brilliantly and whips the bails off in a flash. Lokesh Bam walks back into the shed.
15.6

Too full, on off, Lokesh Bam knocks it down to mid off for a single.
15.5

Keeps it on off, Gulshan Jha guides it to third man for a single.
15.4

FOUR! Cheeky! Flatter, outside off, Gulshan Jha changes his stance and scoops it over short third for a boundary.
15.3

Flatter, outside off, Gulshan Jha knocks it down the ground forna brace.

15.2

Keeps it full, outside off, Gulshan Jha drives it to mid off.
15.1

Full, on leg, Lokesh Bam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
14.6

Beaten! Nice and full, outside off, Gulshan Jha tries to drive it but misses.
14.5

Flatter, outside off, Gulshan Jha tries to loft it but wears it on his pads.
14.4

Turn and bounce, outside off, Gulshan Jha swings hard but misses.
14.3

Short, on middle, Lokesh Bam knocks it down to mid on for a single.
14.2

Too full, outside off, Lokesh Bam blocks it to the point fielder.
14.1

Flatter, on off, Lokesh Bam taps it to cover.
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Drinks! It has been a brilliant display of batting from Nepal. They just need 29 from the final 6 overs now and it should be a walk in the park. Canada have been poor withthe ball and they will try and pick wickets and try to take the game deep. Let's see how it ends...

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Canada vs Nepal Match 12 Full Commentary

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