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India Today
8 hours ago
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- India Today
Canada qualify for ICC men's T20 World Cup 2026 with dominant win over Bahamas
Canada have secured their place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after completing a resounding seven-wicket win over the Bahamas in the Americas Qualifier at King City. With this, the hosts notched up their fifth straight win in the regional tournament to confirm qualification for the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri to bowl first at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground, Canada's bowling unit delivered a ruthless performance, skittling out the Bahamas for just 57 runs in 19.5 overs. Kaleem Sana (3/6) and Shivam Sharma (3/16) led the charge with the ball, dismantling the opposition batting with pace and chase was little more than a formality, as Dilpreet Bajwa smashed an unbeaten 36 off just 14 balls to wrap up the target in only 5.3 overs. The win not only sealed qualification but also underscored Canada's dominance in the Americas Qualifiers. Canada, led by Nicholas Kirton, began their campaign with a 110-run hammering of Bermuda, followed by a 59-run win over Cayman Islands. They then dismantled the Bahamas in their first meeting with a 10-wicket win. A rain-affected second fixture against Cayman Islands saw Canada prevail comfortably by 42 runs before capping off their campaign with another convincing this victory, Canada have joined 13 other teams who have already secured their places in the 20-team event: hosts India and Sri Lanka, defending champions England, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, United States, and West to the ICC, the remaining seven spots will be filled through regional qualifiers—two from Europe (5-11 July 2025), two from Africa (19 September-4 October 2025), and three from the Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier (1-17 October 2025).Canada's return to the global stage continues their steady rise in T20 cricket, having also featured in the Americas leg of the previous edition. With a well-rounded squad and a string of commanding performances, they will look to make a strong impression in the 2026 edition of the Watch
Economic Times
9 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Canada qualify for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup after beating Bahamas in Americas Qualifiers
Canada's men's cricket team has qualified for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, after a dominant performance in the Americas Qualifiers. They secured their spot with an unbeaten run, culminating in a seven-wicket victory over the Bahamas. Canada joins cricket powerhouses like India and Australia in the upcoming tournament. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Canadian men's cricket team on Sunday secured its place for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka after a commanding seven-wicket win over the Bahamas in the Americas Qualifiers in Ontario. Canada chased down the modest target of 57 in just 5.3 overs at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City, capping off an unbeaten run with five wins from five bowler Kaleem Sana (3/6) and spinner Shivam Sharma (3/16) dismantled the Bahamas for 56, before Dilpreet Bajwa 's unbeaten 36 sealed the by Nicholas Kirton , Canada started their campaign with a thumping 110-run win over Bermuda, followed by dominant wins over the Cayman Islands and Bahamas across both this result, Canada joins cricket heavyweights like India, Australia, England, and Pakistan in the tournament. According to the ICC, seven more teams will qualify through regional events in Europe, Africa, and the Asia-East Asia Pacific zones later this year.
Canada News.Net
9 hours ago
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- Canada News.Net
Canada seal qualification for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Toronto [Canada], June 22 (ANI): Canada have officially secured their spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The hosts of the Americas Qualifiers confirmed their place at the tournament after grabbing a win against Bahamas, their fifth successive in the ongoing campaign from as many outings. Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma picked up three wickets apiece as Canada bundled out Bahamas for just 57. The chase was wrapped up in just 5.3 overs, with Dilpreet Bajwa smashing an unbeaten 36 off 14 balls to seal a dominant win and qualification. Having featured at last year's Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, Canada arrived into the Qualifiers as one of the favourites to progress through. The Nicholas Kirton-led side kickstarted their campaign with a comprehensive win against Bermuda by 110 runs. The result was followed by a 59-run win against Cayman Islands and a 10-wicket trumping of Bahamas in the first round of games between the teams. In their second outing against Cayman Islands - a contest cut short to five-overs-a-side - Canada registered another comfortable win after putting together 82 runs on the board, and eventually seizing the game by 42 runs. Canada join the list of 10 teams already qualified for the 20-team event, alongside co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. The other qualified sides include Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand and Pakistan. Seven more teams - two from Europe Qualifier (to be played from 5-11 July 2025), two from Africa Qualifier (to be played from 19 September - 4 October 2025) and three from Asia-EAP Qualifier (to be played from 1-17 October 2025) - will join the Men's T20 World Cup through the Regional Qualifiers. (ANI)
India Gazette
9 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Canada seal qualification for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Toronto [Canada], June 22 (ANI): Canada have officially secured their spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, according to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The hosts of the Americas Qualifiers confirmed their place at the tournament after grabbing a win against Bahamas, their fifth successive in the ongoing campaign from as many outings. Kaleem Sana and Shivam Sharma picked up three wickets apiece as Canada bundled out Bahamas for just 57. The chase was wrapped up in just 5.3 overs, with Dilpreet Bajwa smashing an unbeaten 36 off 14 balls to seal a dominant win and qualification. Having featured at last year's Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, Canada arrived into the Qualifiers as one of the favourites to progress through. The Nicholas Kirton-led side kickstarted their campaign with a comprehensive win against Bermuda by 110 runs. The result was followed by a 59-run win against Cayman Islands and a 10-wicket trumping of Bahamas in the first round of games between the teams. In their second outing against Cayman Islands - a contest cut short to five-overs-a-side - Canada registered another comfortable win after putting together 82 runs on the board, and eventually seizing the game by 42 runs. Canada join the list of 10 teams already qualified for the 20-team event, alongside co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. The other qualified sides include Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand and Pakistan. Seven more teams - two from Europe Qualifier (to be played from 5-11 July 2025), two from Africa Qualifier (to be played from 19 September - 4 October 2025) and three from Asia-EAP Qualifier (to be played from 1-17 October 2025) - will join the Men's T20 World Cup through the Regional Qualifiers. (ANI)
Deccan Herald
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Canada qualify for men's T20 World Cup
The Canadian men's cricket team has qualified for next year's ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after defeating Bahamas by seven wickets in the Americas Qualifiers here
