Canada

The Canadian cricket team, representing Canada on the international stage, offers an intriguing tale of the sport’s reach beyond its traditional powerhouses. Cricket in Canada traces its origins back to the 19th century, with the Canadian team formally established in 1867. Indeed, cricket is older than the nation itself, with Canada playing the USA in the first-ever international cricket match in 1844. Rather fascinating, isn't it?

While Canada might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of cricket, there's an interesting tapestry of history and achievements they've woven over the decades. The Canadians have taken part in four ICC Cricket World Cups, debuting in the 1979 edition. Their major international success has largely been within this sphere and ICC Trophy tournaments, and they won ICC Trophy titles in the early years, notably finishing as runners-up in 1979.

In terms of unforgettable players, John Davison surely rings a bell. His blistering knock of 111 off just 76 balls against the West Indies in the 2003 World Cup showed the world what Canadians could do with a bat. There's also Ashish Bagai, who served as a reliable wicket-keeper and a steadying captain, known for his cool head on the field.

As for notable matches, that 2003 World Cup game against the West Indies remains etched in memory, even if in defeat. Another moment came when Canada defeated Bangladesh in the 2003 World Cup, announcing themselves as a team capable of causing upsets.

Style-wise, the Canadian team is an eclectic mix of grit and improvisation. They might not have the firepower of bigger teams, but they always bring a fighting spirit, which, truth be told, is often their greatest strength. There's a sense of scrappiness and resilience, fuelled by players who have often balanced cricket with other vocations.

The team traditionally played at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, epitomising the diverse cultural links cricket has in Canada. The fan culture is loaded with expats from cricket-loving nations, infusing passion and a touch of the familiar amidst the unfamiliar Canadian weather.

While Canada might not have any distinct cricket-specific traditions, the multicultural aspect of its team and fans adds a unique charm. It's more than just a sport; it's a celebration of cultures, resonating with the Canadian mosaic on and off the cricketing field.

Canada tour of Namibia, 5th T20I, Twenty20 International - March 23, 2025

Namibia

143/2 (15.2)

Canada

142/7 (20)

Namibia won by 8 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

Canada tour of Namibia, 4th T20I, Twenty20 International - March 22, 2025

Namibia

42/0 (2.4)

Canada

42/7 (13)

Namibia won by 10 wickets (with 62 balls remaining) (DLS method)

Player of the Match

JJ Smit

Canada tour of Namibia, 3rd T20I, Twenty20 International - March 21, 2025

Namibia

Canada

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Canada tour of Namibia, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - March 19, 2025

Namibia

146/7 (15)

Canada

145/8 (15)

Namibia won by 3 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

JJ Smit

Canada tour of Namibia, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - March 18, 2025

Namibia

Canada

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Triangular Serie (Canada), 6th Match, Tri-Series - October 3, 2024

Canada

83/5 (14.1)

Oman

82/10 (19.4)

Canada won by 5 wickets (with 35 balls remaining)

Triangular Serie (Canada), 4th Match, Tri-Series - October 1, 2024

Canada

140/6 (19.3)

Nepal

139/6 (20)

Canada won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Saad Bin Zafar

Triangular Serie (Canada), 3rd Match, Tri-Series - September 30, 2024

Canada

106/10 (19.5)

Oman

107/2 (15)

Oman won by 8 wickets (with 30 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Aqib Ilyas Sulehri

Triangular Serie (Canada), 1st Match, Tri-Series - September 28, 2024

Canada

123/8 (20)

Nepal

109/10 (19)

Canada won by 14 runs

Player of the Match

Saad Bin Zafar

Triangular Serie (Netherlands), 5th Match, Tri-Series - August 27, 2024

United States of America

168/6 (20)

Canada

148/7 (20)

United States of America won by 20 runs

Saad Bin Zafar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 38

Jeremy Gordon
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Armaan Kapoor
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Harsh Thaker
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Matthew Spoors
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 25

Dillon Heyliger
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Ravinderpal Singh
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 36

Shreyas Movva
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 31

Kaleem Sana
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Nikhil Dutta
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Pargat Singh
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Ammar Khalid
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Aaron Johnson
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Srimantha Wijeyeratne
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 35

Nicholas Kirton
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Navneet Dhaliwal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Shahid Ahmadzai
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Ishwarjot Singh Sohi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Uday Bhagwan Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Dilpreet Singh Bajwa
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Ajayveer Hundal
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 19

Rishiv Joshi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Parveen Kumar
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Junaid Siddiqui
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 40

John Davison
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 54

Ashish Bagai
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 43

Geoff Barnett
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Umar Bhatti
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Ian Billcliff
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 52

Anderson Cummins
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 58

Sunil Dhaniram
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 56

Asif Mulla
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 44

Henry Osinde
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Qaiser Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 46

Abdool Samad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 45

Desmond Chumney
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 57

George Codrington
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 58

Kevin Sandher
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 44

Ruvindu Gunasekera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 33

Zubin Surkari
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Jimmy Hansra
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Rizwan Cheema
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Tyson Gordon
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Khurram Chohan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Harvir Baidwan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Balaji Rao
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 47

Nitish Kumar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Parth Desai
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 34

Hiral Patel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33

Karl Whatham
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 43

Rayyan Pathan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Akhil Kumar
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Kanwarpal Tathgur
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 31

Ansh Patel
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 23

Gurpal Sidhu
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Yuvraj Samra
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 18

Ajayveer Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 19

Maple Leaf North-West Ground
City: King City Ontario
Country: Canada