Canada pile on Cup misery for Bermuda by AFP

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ICC World Cup 2006/07

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DateLine: 27th February 2007

 

Man-of-the-match Abdool Samad smashed 83 off 86 balls to lead Canada to a three-wicket win over Bermuda in the Tri-Series tournament.

 

It was Bermuda's second defeat in two games having lost their opening match to Bangladesh and it left them in no doubt about the huge task which awaits them in their World Cup debut next month.

 

It was Samad's highest international score and sent the Canadians into their final match with Bangladesh, whom they beat in the 2003 World Cup, here on Wednesday in a confident mood.

 

Winning the toss and electing to bat, Bermuda made 206 for 8 with middle-order batsman Lionel Cann top-scoring for the second match running with 42.

 

Kevin Hurdle made a quickfire 22 to help Bermuda edge past 200.

 

Seamer Umar Bhatti was the pick of Canada's attack taking 4 for 45 from 10 overs.

 

When Canada batted, they lost two quick wickets but Samad and Ian Billcliff (48) steadied the ship with a third-wicket stand of 82.

 

Dwayne Leverock grabbed 4-30 but Canada made it home with six overs to spare.

 

The 2007 World Cup gets underway on March 11 with Canada in Group C with New Zealand, England and Kenya while Bermuda will play in Group B against Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh.

 

Brief scores: Bermuda 206 for 8 in 50 overs, Bhatti 4 for 45. Canada 207 for 7 in 44 overs, A Samad 83, Borden 4 for 30.

(Article: Copyright © 2007 AFP)