Canada beat Nepal by 24 runs in Match 138 of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman on Saturday, 17 October 2026, keeping their top-six hopes firmly alive. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Canada rode a composed century from Yuvraj Samra — 105 off 117 balls — to post 256 all out in 50 overs. Chasing 257, Nepal were bowled out for 232 in 46 overs despite a valiant 87 off 112 balls from Arjun Kumal. Catch up with our match preview to see how we called this contest.
Canada Innings: Samra’s Century Sets Up 256
Canada had no hesitation in batting first after winning the toss, and Yuvraj Samra made the call count. The opener anchored the Canadian innings with a masterful 105 off 117 deliveries, rotating the strike expertly and punishing anything loose despite consistent pressure from the Nepalese bowling attack. Aaron Johnson provided valuable support at the top of the order with 36 off 53 balls, helping stabilise the innings after early pressure.
Nepal’s bowling effort was spearheaded by Lalit Rajbanshi, who proved difficult to get away throughout his spell and finished with impressive figures of 4 for 39 from his 10 overs, striking at crucial intervals to prevent Canada from building a more imposing total. Despite his efforts, Canada pushed past the 250-run mark to set a challenging target of 257.
Nepal Innings: Kumal’s 87 in Vain as Canada Hold Their Nerve
Chasing 257, Nepal suffered an early setback when Aasif Sheikh fell cheaply in the seventh over, leaving the rebuilding job to Arjun Kumal and the middle order. Kumal played a valiant knock, scoring 87 off 112 balls with four boundaries, but lacked the necessary support to steer his team home.
Kumal and Gulshan Jha kept Nepal in the hunt with a brisk 87-run stand for the sixth wicket, but the momentum shifted decisively when Kumal fell in the 41st over. Canada’s disciplined bowling unit refused to offer easy scoring opportunities from there: as the required rate climbed, Nepal lost their last three wickets for a single run and folded for 232 in 46 overs. Sukhjinder Singh was the pick of the Canadian bowlers with 3 for 38 from 10 overs, Kaleem Sana’s 2 for 50 included the key wickets of Aasif Sheikh and the well-set Kumal, and Sheel Patel’s 2 for 32 wrapped up the tail.
Key Performances
- Yuvraj Samra – 105 off 117 balls, the cornerstone of Canada’s 256 and the match-defining innings.
- Arjun Kumal – 87 off 112 balls for Nepal in a lone-hand chase effort, finally caught off Kaleem Sana.
- Lalit Rajbanshi – 4 for 39 in 10 overs, Nepal’s best bowler by a distance.
- Sukhjinder Singh – 3 for 38 in 10 overs, Canada’s most successful bowler on the day.
- Kaleem Sana – 2 for 50, removing Aasif Sheikh early and the dangerous Kumal at the decisive moment.
What This Means for the League 2 Top-Six Race
A Nepal win today would have sealed their top-six finish; instead, Canada’s 24-run victory keeps their own top-six hopes firmly alive. The two points lift Canada to 29 points from 36 matches, edging them above Nepal — who stay on 28 points from 35 matches — into sixth place. Canada have completed their 36-match programme, so they must now wait on other results. Nepal still have one card to play: they face Oman in Match 139 on 19 October, and a win there would put them right back above Canada in the race. It was Canada’s second win of the week at Al Amerat, following their 58-run victory over Oman in Match 137.
Full Scorecard
Canada – 256/10 (50 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj Samra | c K Karan b DS Airee | 105 | 117 | 11 | 4 | 89.74 |
| Aaron Johnson | b L Rajbanshi | 36 | 53 | 5 | 0 | 67.92 |
| Samit Gohel | b Rohit Paudel | 17 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 77.27 |
| Harsh Thaker | c DS Airee b L Rajbanshi | 34 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 59.65 |
| Hamza Tariq | c K Karan b S Lamichhane | 30 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Akhil Kumar | b S Lamichhane | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Aaditya Varadharajan | c (sub S Jora) b L Rajbanshi | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kaleem Sana | b S Lamichhane | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sheel Patel | b DS Airee | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sukhjinder Singh | st AS Sheikh b L Rajbanshi | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Zahid Shirzad | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 11
Fall of wickets (as listed on the scorecard): 36-1 (Aaron Johnson, 13.5 ov), 17-2 (Samit Gohel, 24.1 ov), 34-3 (Harsh Thaker, 40.4 ov), 105-4 (Yuvraj Samra, 43.6 ov), 3-5 (Akhil Kumar, 45.5 ov), 30-6 (Hamza Tariq, 47.3 ov), 0-7 (Kaleem Sana, 47.4 ov), 2-8 (Sheel Patel, 48.5 ov), 6-9 (Sukhjinder Singh, 49.4 ov), 12-10 (Aaditya Varadharajan, 49.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandan Yadav | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 2.67 |
| KC Karan | 6 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 8.67 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 9 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 5.44 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 10 | 2 | 39 | 4 | 3.90 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 10 | 1 | 49 | 3 | 4.90 |
| Rohit Kumar Paudel | 9 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 4.78 |
Nepal – 232/10 (46 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Kumal | c Aaditya Varadharajan b Kaleem Sana | 87 | 112 | 4 | 0 | 77.68 |
| Aasif Sheikh | c Hamza Tariq b Kaleem Sana | 20 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 95.24 |
| Ishan Pandey | c Samit Gohel b Sukhjinder Singh | 21 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 72.41 |
| Rohit Kumar Paudel | lbw b Zahid Shirzad | 18 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 62.07 |
| Basir Ahamad | st Hamza Tariq b Sukhjinder Singh | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | c Kaleem Sana b Sukhjinder Singh | 27 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 84.38 |
| Gulshan Jha | run out (Hamza Tariq / Akhil Kumar) | 21 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 110.53 |
| Karan KC | not out | 17 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Nandan Yadav | c Akhil Kumar b Sheel Patel | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | run out (Hamza Tariq / Samit Gohel) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | lbw b Sheel Patel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 14
Fall of wickets (as listed on the scorecard): 20-1 (Aasif Sheikh, 6.5 ov), 21-2 (Ishan Pandey, 16.4 ov), 18-3 (Rohit Kumar Paudel, 24.5 ov), 6-4 (Basir Ahamad, 29.2 ov), 27-5 (Dipendra Singh Airee, 37.5 ov), 87-6 (Arjun Kumal, 40.6 ov), 21-7 (Gulshan Jha, 43.3 ov), 0-8 (Nandan Yadav, 45.2 ov), 1-9 (Sandeep Lamichhane, 45.4 ov), 0-10 (Lalit Rajbanshi, 45.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleem Sana | 8 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Zahid Shirzad | 9 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 5.44 |
| Sheel Patel | 7 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 4.57 |
| Sukhjinder Singh | 10 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 3.80 |
| Harsh Thaker | 10 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 4.30 |
| Akhil Kumar | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
Scorecard source: Khelnow full scorecard and SportsNow match report.
FAQs
Who won the Canada vs Nepal League 2 ODI on 17 October 2026?
Canada won by 24 runs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman, defending 256 as Nepal were bowled out for 232.
What were the final scores in Canada vs Nepal, Match 138?
Canada posted 256 all out in 50 overs after winning the toss and batting first; Nepal were all out for 232 in 46 overs, chasing 257.
Who was the top scorer in the match?
Yuvraj Samra top-scored with 105 off 117 balls for Canada. Nepal’s best was Arjun Kumal’s 87 off 112 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Canada vs Nepal?
Lalit Rajbanshi was Nepal’s best bowler with 4 for 39 in 10 overs. For Canada, Sukhjinder Singh took 3 for 38 in 10 overs.
Who won the toss in Canada vs Nepal, League 2 ODI?
Canada won the toss and elected to bat first.
What does this result mean for the ICC CWC League 2 top-six race?
The two points lift Canada to 29 points, moving them above Nepal (28 points) into sixth place. Canada have finished their 36-match programme, while Nepal still face Oman in Match 139 on 19 October with a chance to reclaim the spot.
Conclusion
It was Yuvraj Samra’s day at Al Amerat. His composed century gave Canada a total their disciplined bowlers could defend, and when Arjun Kumal’s brave 87 ended in the 41st over, Nepal’s chase ended with it. The 24-run win keeps Canada’s top-six dream alive and sets up a fascinating final act: Nepal versus Oman on 19 October, with a World Cup Qualifier pathway spot effectively on the line. For Canada, the job is done — now they wait.
Source: Khelnow full scorecard
