Canada defeated Kenya by five wickets in a Group 'A' match of the ICC Cricket World Cup in New Delhi today. Batting first after winning the toss, Kenya made a modest 198 in their 50 overs. The Canadians then knocked off the target in 45.3 overs by making 199 for 5. Jimmy Hansra hit a career-best 74 while Skipper Ashish Bagai remained unbeaten with 64.Canadian fast bowler Henry Osinde, who took four wickets for 26 runs, was declared Man of the Match. It is Canada's second win in Cricket World Cup, the first being their 60-run victory over Bangladesh in the 2003 edition in South Africa.Tomorrow, Pakistan will take on New Zealand at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on the Day-Night Group-A match. The commentary can be heard on Rajdhani and FM Gold from 2 P.M. onwards.
News On AIR | March 7, 2011 11:00 PM
WC: Canada defeat Kenya by 5 wickets