Cricket Highlights, April 21: North America Cup 2025 (5th Match) – BHM vs CAN

BHM vs CAN (5th Match) – Highlights

In what turned out to be a one-sided affair in the 5th match of the North America T20 Cup 2025, CAN delivered a resounding performance to defeat the Bahamas by 10 wickets at George Town on April 21. It was a game dominated from start to finish by the Canadians, who outplayed their opponents in all departments. The match barely lasted 21 overs in total, as the Bahamas crumbled for a paltry 41 runs before Canada chased it down with effortless ease in just four overs.

Opting to bat first, the BHM never got going. From the very beginning, the Canadian bowlers exerted pressure, with early wickets triggering a dramatic collapse. Bahamas skipper Marc Taylor was the first to fall for a duck, setting the tone for a disappointing innings. Festus Benn, Ryan Tappin, and Kervon Hinds followed without making any significant contribution. The top order was completely undone by the Canadian bowling trio of Saad Bin Zafar, Sukhjinder Singh, and Kaleem Sana, who were clinical in exploiting the weaknesses in the Bahamas batting lineup.

Saad Bin Zafar, a 37-year-old left-arm spinner, was a bright point for Canada. After his magnificent showing of 3 for 11 in four overs taken apart the Bahamian middle order, he was named Player of the Match. Sukhjinder Singh helped with two wickets in his four overs for just three runs. Kaleem Sana and Harsh Thaker accounted for two wickets each while not one Bahamas base batter, apart from Antonio Harris’s valiant 12 off 11 balls with a single six, made double digits. Extras, with 11 runs, were tied for second-most runs, which set a new low for the batting group.

The chase was a mere formality for CAN. Openers Ali Nadeem and Yuvraj Samra ensured there were no hiccups as they stormed to victory in just 24 balls. Nadeem played a blazing knock of 32 runs from 16 deliveries, smashing 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Samra supported well with a quick 12 off 8 balls. Their unbeaten partnership of 46 took Canada past the target in just four overs, finishing the game with a whopping 96 balls to spare.

The BHM bowling attack had no answers for the aggressive approach of the Canadian openers. All three bowlers used—Kervon Hinds, Ricardo Patten, and Romaine Smith—were taken to the cleaners, each conceding runs at an economy rate of 8.5 or higher. With this victory, Canada further cemented its reputation as a dominant force in the tournament, while the Bahamas will be left to reflect on a performance to forget.

Bahamas vs Canada Scoreboard

Bahamas – 41 (16.5)

Canada – 46/0 (4)

Result – Canada won by 10 wickets (with 96 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Saad Bin Zafar

BHM vs CAN Playing XI

Bahamas

Marc Taylor (c), Festus Benn, Ryan Tappin, Kervon Hinds, Eugene Duff, Dwight Wheatley, Julio Jemison (wk), Sandeep Goud, Antonio Harris, Romaine Smith, Ricardo Patten

Canada

Navneet Dhaliwal (c), Ali Nadeem, Yuvraj Samra, Harsh Thaker, Ravinderpal Singh, Shreyas Movva (wk), Jaskaran Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Akhil Kumar, Kaleem Sana, Sukhjinder Singh

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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