Twitter explodes as Nicholas Kirton leads Canada to historic win over Ireland in 2024 T20 World Cup
In an exciting match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Canada He won against Ireland by 12 runs in Match 13 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. After winning the toss, Ireland elected to bowl first, putting Canada into bat.
Nicholas Kirton takes Canada a respectable amount
Canada’s innings started cautiously, but they managed to post a competitive total of 137 for 7 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Kirton he is the best batsman, scoring a valuable 49 runs from 35 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Shreyas Movva provided significant support with a consistent 37 out of 36 deliveries.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Canada managed to maintain a decent run rate, thanks to contributions from the side Aaron Johnson (14) and Pargat Singh (18). Irish bowlers had a mixed day, no Craig Young an.d Barry McCarthy both taking two wickets each, while Mark Adair again Gareth Delany I got in with one wicket.
Directional bowling keeps Ireland out
In reply, Ireland’s chase got off to a rough start as they lost early wickets. Canada’s bowlers kept up the pressure with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Jeremy Gordon he was the pick of Canada’s bowlers, taking 2 wickets for just 16 runs in his 4 overs. Dillon Heyliger I’m also impressed with the 2 out of 18 figures. Despite Adair’s 34 off 24 balls and a struggling 30 off 23 balls George DockrellIreland fell short of the target, ending their innings at 125 for 7.
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Here’s how Twitter responded:
Canada’s first win🇨🇦 in
ODI WC – Beat Bangladesh in 2003
T20 WC – Beat Ireland in 2024BOTH cheated with the whole team.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 7, 2024
Bigger World Cups are better World Cups. Canada beat full member Ireland – two upsets in two days. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/qqFgeHElC9
– Adam Collins (@collinsadam) June 7, 2024
And they do it because it’s their first three characters! 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/fmOHQ2Gac7
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 7, 2024
CANADA’S FIRST WIN IN T20I WORLD CUP…!!!!
– HISTORY IN NEW YORK 🚀 pic.twitter.com/9r5cprZcWA
— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 7, 2024
Canada won their First World T20 Match.
They beat Ireland by 12 runs.
Ireland have lost both their matches in the World T20 so far. pic.twitter.com/2D6pskCEMk
– Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) June 7, 2024
Nicholas Kirton is in contention for the Player of the Match award 👊#NicholasKirton #I CAN #cricket #T20WorldCup2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/L3dhm5nEnP
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 7, 2024
The third team now to win their first match in t20 wc, you like to see it.
Brilliant bowling to secure this total for Ireland.— arfan (@Im__Arfan) June 7, 2024
Yesterday – USA beat Pakistan in this T20 world cup.
Today – Canada beat Ireland in this T20 World Cup.
– Both teams Registered their first Victory against test playing countries in World Cup History. 🤯🙌 pic.twitter.com/q5CXAV3mD1
– Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 7, 2024
Canada gave another shock to the #T20WorldCup. They beat Ireland by 12 runs. Two test playing countries were beaten by the united nations on consecutive days! What a competition! #REvCAN
– Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) June 7, 2024
After the USA, Canada won. Jyada promotion ho gaya Cricket ka.
– Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 7, 2024