USA vs Canada, ICC CWC League 2 2025: In match 72 of the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2, the United States put on a commanding show with the bat, posting a competitive total of 286/9 in their allotted 50 overs against arch-rivals Canada at the Central Broward Regional Park, Florida. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the USA side capitalized on favorable batting conditions despite occasional setbacks, thanks to a standout performance from Shayan Jahangir.
The innings started on a solid note before a flurry of wickets in the middle threatened to derail the momentum. However, Shayan Jahangir’s counter-attacking 89 off just 69 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries and two sixes, revived the innings and put the USA in control. Jahangir’s aggressive intent lifted the scoring rate at a crucial juncture and proved to be the backbone of the American total.
Fall of Wickets Highlights USA’s Resilience
The USA lost wickets at regular intervals:
- Sushant Modani (Patel) was the first to go for 17 in the 9th over
- Skipper Monank Patel followed soon after, caught on 31
- Wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous, S. Mukkamalla, and Milind Kumar fell in quick succession, leaving the USA struggling at 103/5.
But Jahangir and Sanjay Krishnamurthi steadied the ship with a 139-run partnership for the sixth wicket, which lifted the team from a precarious position. Krishnamurthi added a valuable 62 off 63 balls before falling to spinner Shivam Sharma.
Shivam Sharma Leads Canadian Fightback
For Canada, spinner Shivam Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with an impressive 4/69 in his 8 overs. His ability to strike in the middle and death overs pegged back the USA momentum. He was supported by Dillon Heyliger (3/56), who took key wickets including the captain and the wicketkeeper.
Despite the USA’s aggressive intent, Canada managed to strike regularly at the death, claiming wickets in the 47th and 49th overs to ensure the total didn’t breach the 300-mark.
Bowling Summary – Canada:
- Shivam Sharma: 8-0-69-4
- Dillon Heyliger: 10-0-56-3
- Kaleem Sana: 10-0-41-1
- Saad Bin Zafar: 10-0-40-1
The other bowlers struggled to contain the USA batters, with Harsh Thaker going for 24 runs in just 3 overs.
What’s Next?
With 287 needed for victory, Canada faces a stiff challenge in chasing down the target under the Florida sun. Their top order, led by experienced campaigners like Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton, will need to fire early and avoid the USA’s pace-spin combo, spearheaded by Saurabh Netravalkar and Nosthush Kenjige.
As things stand, the USA has put themselves in a strong position to secure valuable points in the ongoing ICC CWC League 2 campaign. All eyes now turn to how Canada responds in their chase.
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Florida
Toss: USA won and opted to bat first
Result: Yet to bat – Canada
Match: ODI 72 of 73 – ICC CWC League 2
