T20 World Cup 2024: Canada inflict 12-run defeat on Ireland

Canada inflicted a 12-run defeat on Ireland who failed to chase the 138-run target set by the inexperienced site on Friday, in the 13th match of the current T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. 

The Canadians had a poor start as the Irish bowlers dominated and removed their top order in the first nine overs for just 53 runs. It looked like yet another low-scoring encounter in New York but Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva saved them.

The two batters combined for a crucial 75-run partnership which steered Canada to a defendable total. Kirton played a commendable knock, missing out on his well-deserving half-century by just one run as he got out after scoring 49 runs on 35 balls.

However, Movva remained on the wicket till the last ball and helped his team conclude their innings at 137-7.

For Ireland, Craig Young and Barry McCarthy took two wickets each while Gareth Delany and Mark Adair managed to get one each.

Earlier, Ireland's skipper Paul Stirling won the toss and opted to bat first.