In the first qualifier of the Global T20 Canada, the Surrey Jaguars put on a dominant performance to defeat the Vancouver Knights by a comprehensive 38 runs, securing their spot in the final. The Jaguars’ victory was largely driven by their sensational bowling display, with Junaid Siddique taking 4/22, Ruben Trumpelmann grabbing 2/26, and Karthik Meiyappan contributing with 2/24.
The Vancouver Knights won the toss and chose to field, asking the Jaguars to set a target. Mohammad Haris (20) and Jatinder Singh (15) got off to good starts, but failed to convert them into significant scores. At the end of the powerplay, the Jaguars were placed at 45/2. The middle-order struggled to gain momentum, and Junaid Siddique’s remarkable bowling performance kept them in check, limiting the Jaguars to 139/9.
In response, the Knights faced an early collapse, losing four wickets within the powerplay, with the dismissals of Rayyan Pathan (4), Mohammad Rizwan (4), Rassie Van Der Dussen (6), and Harsh Thaker (4). Despite efforts from Najibullah Zadran (15) and Fabian Allen (27), the Knights couldn’t recover. The Jaguars’ bowlers remained relentless, and the Knights were bundled out for 101. Surrey Jaguars secured a convincing victory of 38 runs and booked their place in the finals.
In the second match, the Montreal Tigers faced off against the Brampton Wolves in the Eliminator. The Wolves managed a solid start, reaching 34/1 by the end of the powerplay, with Usman Khan (11) losing his wicket. However, the Tigers’ bowler Matthew Forde proved lethal, taking 4/16, and the Wolves finished at a low total of 104/10.
In response, the Tigers quickly made a meal of their target. Openers Chris Lynn (63*) and M. Waseem (23) formed a formidable partnership of 72 runs. Chris Lynn was in exceptional form, dispatching ten boundaries. Srimantha Wijeyeratne joined Lynn to get the Tigers home with ease, winning by 9 wickets (with 34 balls remaining).
Upcoming fixtures will see the Vancouver Knights take on the Brampton Wolves in the next match for a chance to face the Surrey Jaguars in the finals on Sunday.
Brief Scores:
Surrey Jaguars – 139/9 (Iftikhar Ahmed – 36 runs in 28 balls, Ayaan – 29 runs in 20 balls, M. Haris – 20 runs in 15 balls, Junaid Siddique – 4/22, Karthik Meiyappan – 2/24, Ruben Trumpelmann – 2/26)
Vancouver Knights – 101/10 (Fabian Allen – 27 runs in 20 balls, N. Zadran – 15 runs in 18 balls, Matthew Forde – 4/16, Dillon Heyliger – 2/8)
Result: Surrey Jaguars won by 38 runs.
Brampton Wolves – 104/10 (Aaron Johnson – 31 runs in 25 balls, Colin De Grandhomme – 20 runs in 20 balls, Ayaan Afzal Khan – 2/16, Carlos Brathwaite – 2/20)
Montreal Tigers – 108/1 (Chris Lynn – 63* runs in 47 balls, Muhammad Waseem – 23 runs in 24 balls, Shahid Ahmadzai – 1/26)
Result: Montreal Tigers won by 9 wickets (with 34 balls remaining).
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