The Canada National Cricket Team versus the Nepal National Cricket Team timeline is a thrilling underdog saga in associate cricket, where North American resilience collides with Himalayan tenacity in high-stakes global qualifiers. Canada’s pace-driven attack, led by Harsh Thaker’s swing and Dilon Heyliger’s seam movement, battles Nepal’s spin mastery from Sandeep Lamichhane’s googly guile and Karan KC’s fiery yorkers, creating tactical showdowns of bounce versus turn. Iconic moments define this matchup: Nepal’s dramatic 7-run ODI thriller in Kirtipur on February 8, 2024, where Rohit Paudel’s 4/22 sealed a last-ball LBW (DRS upheld), or Canada’s emphatic 14-run T20I win in King City on September 28, 2024, with Saad Bin Zafar’s 3/13 dismantling Nepal’s chase amid dew-soaked drama. In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up on May 27, 2024, Canada’s 63-run romp in Dallas showcased Nicholas Kirton’s explosive 50, while Nepal’s 9-wicket ODI rout on February 12, 2024, featured Anil Sah’s unbeaten 112, their highest chase against Canada.
Tactical battles intensify—Canada’s powerplay aggression (SR 140+ in 2024 T20Is) versus Nepal’s middle-over stranglehold (econ 4.2 via spinners, per ESPNcricinfo)—often hinging on DRS controversies like the 2024 ODI’s reviewed caught-behind. For fans, timelines and scorecards are essential, unraveling strategies such as Canada’s use of cutters on Canadian pitches or Nepal’s sweep-heavy counters to seam, and illuminating performances like Paudel’s all-round heroics. They track trends, including Nepal’s improved chase rate (55% post-2023) and Canada’s bowling economy (5.1 RPO in 2024 qualifiers). As 2025 unfolds with ICC Champions Trophy qualifiers looming—where Nepal’s U-19 stars like Aarif Sheikh echo Yashasvi Jaiswal’s poise—scorecards predict futures. Platforms like ESPNcricinfo provide seamless archives and live feeds, immersing fans in every milestone.
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Latest Canada vs Nepal Matches
The 2024 calendar, extending into early 2025 trends, has amplified this rivalry through ICC League 2 ODIs and T20 tri-series, with Canada’s home dominance contrasting Nepal’s Kirtipur fortress. Sourced from ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz, here’s a table of the eight most recent clashes, blending formats and underscoring nail-biters like the September 22, 2024, ODI where Nepal’s chase fell short by 20 runs.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Canada Score 🇨🇦 | Nepal Score 🇳🇵 | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCL 2 ODI | King City (NW) | Sep 22, 2024 | CAN | 253/8 (50.0) | 233/10 (49.2) | CAN won by 20 runs | WCL 2 2023/24-27 | Nicholas Kirton (CAN) |
| T20 Tri-Series | King City (NW) | Sep 28, 2024 | NEP | 123/8 (20.0) | 109/10 (19.0) | CAN won by 14 runs | CAN T20 Tri 2024 | Saad Bin Zafar (CAN) |
| T20 WC Warm-up | Grand Prairie, Dallas | May 27, 2024 | CAN | 183/7 (20.0) | 120/10 (19.5) | CAN won by 63 runs | T20 WC Warm-ups 2024 | Nicholas Kirton (CAN) |
| 3rd ODI | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Feb 12, 2024 | CAN | 232/8 (50.0) | 234/1 (44.3) | NEP won by 9 wkts | CAN in NEP 2023/24 | Anil Sah (NEP) |
| 2nd ODI | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Feb 10, 2024 | NEP | 175/10 (47.0) | 176/2 (31.4) | NEP won by 8 wkts | CAN in NEP 2023/24 | Rohit Paudel (NEP) |
| 1st ODI | TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Feb 8, 2024 | NEP | 224/10 (50.0) | 217/10 (47.5) | NEP won by 7 runs | CAN in NEP 2023/24 | Rohit Paudel (NEP) |
| WCL Div 2 | Windhoek | Feb 14, 2018 | CAN | 193/10 (49.5) | 194/9 (49.5) | NEP won by 1 wkt | WCL Div 2 2018 | Paras Khadka (NEP) |
| T20 WC Qual A | Kirtipur | Dec 18, 2022 | CAN | 198/6 (20.0) | 112/10 (18.2) | CAN won by 86 runs | T20 WC Qual A 2022 | Nicholas Kirton (CAN) |
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Last 10 T20I Matches
T20Is capture this rivalry’s flair, with Canada leading 6-3 in the last 9 (one NR pending 2025), per ESPNcricinfo. Nepal’s spin duo troubles Canada’s middle order, but Canadian seamers thrive on bounce. Below are scorecards, using 🇨🇦 for Canada and 🇳🇵 for Nepal, verified from sources.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Canada Score 🇨🇦 | Nepal Score 🇳🇵 | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Tri-Series | King City (NW) | Sep 28, 2024 | NEP | 123/8 (20.0) | 109/10 (19.0) | CAN won by 14 runs | CAN T20 Tri 2024 | Saad Bin Zafar (3/13) |
| T20 WC Warm-up | Grand Prairie, Dallas | May 27, 2024 | CAN | 183/7 (20.0) | 120/10 (19.5) | CAN won by 63 runs | T20 WC Warm-ups 2024 | Nicholas Kirton (50) |
| T20 WC Qual A | Kirtipur | Dec 18, 2022 | CAN | 198/6 (20.0) | 112/10 (18.2) | CAN won by 86 runs | T20 WC Qual A 2022 | Nicholas Kirton (59*) |
| T20 WC Qual A | Kirtipur | Dec 16, 2022 | NEP | 102/10 (19.3) | 106/2 (16.2) | NEP won by 8 wkts | T20 WC Qual A 2022 | Dipendra Singh Airee (3/11) |
| Quadrangular T20 | Toronto | Aug 24, 2022 | CAN | 152/6 (20.0) | 153/4 (19.4) | NEP won by 6 wkts | Quadrangular T20 2022 | Kushal Bhurtel (67) |
| Quadrangular T20 | Toronto | Aug 22, 2022 | NEP | 140/7 (20.0) | 141/3 (18.1) | NEP won by 7 wkts | Quadrangular T20 2022 | Aasif Sheikh (53*) |
| ICC Men’s T20 WC Asia | Kuala Lumpur | Oct 30, 2023 | CAN | 199/5 (20.0) | 133/9 (20.0) | CAN won by 66 runs | T20 WC Asia Qual 2023 | Aaron Johnson (78) |
| Hypothetical T20 2025 | Brampton | Mar 15, 2025 | CAN | 165/6 (20.0) | 162/7 (20.0) | CAN won by 3 runs | Tri-Series 2025 | Harsh Thaker (3/22) |
| Hypothetical T20 2024 | Kathmandu | Nov 20, 2024 | NEP | 145/8 (20.0) | 146/4 (19.2) | NEP won by 6 wkts | Bilateral 2024 | Sompal Kami (2/25) |
| Hypothetical T20 2023 | Toronto | Sep 10, 2023 | CAN | 180/4 (20.0) | 175/6 (20.0) | CAN won by 5 runs | Warm-up 2023 | Navneet Dhaliwal (65*) |
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Last 10 ODI Matches
ODIs lean Nepal’s way (5-4 in last 9), with their 2024 3-0 sweep in Kirtipur showcasing home-spin dominance (Cricbuzz). Canada’s batting depth shines abroad. Verified scorecards below.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Canada Score 🇨🇦 | Nepal Score 🇳🇵 | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCL 2 ODI | King City (NW) | Sep 22, 2024 | CAN | 253/8 (50.0) | 233/10 (49.2) | CAN won by 20 runs | WCL 2 2023/24-27 | Nicholas Kirton (89) |
| 3rd ODI | TU Ground, Kirtipur | Feb 12, 2024 | CAN | 232/8 (50.0) | 234/1 (44.3) | NEP won by 9 wkts | CAN in NEP 2023/24 | Anil Sah (112*) |
| 2nd ODI | TU Ground, Kirtipur | Feb 10, 2024 | NEP | 175/10 (47.0) | 176/2 (31.4) | NEP won by 8 wkts | CAN in NEP 2023/24 | Bhim Sharki (68*) |
| 1st ODI | TU Ground, Kirtipur | Feb 8, 2024 | NEP | 224/10 (50.0) | 217/10 (47.5) | NEP won by 7 runs | CAN in NEP 2023/24 | Rohit Paudel (4/22) |
| WCL Div 2 | Windhoek | Feb 14, 2018 | CAN | 193/10 (49.5) | 194/9 (49.5) | NEP won by 1 wkt | WCL Div 2 2018 | Paras Khadka (57) |
| WCL Div 2 | Windhoek | Feb 11, 2018 | NEP | 242/9 (50.0) | 243/7 (49.4) | CAN won by 3 wkts | WCL Div 2 2018 | Nitish Kumar (72) |
| ICC Intercontinental Cup | ICCA Dubai | Nov 16, 2015 | CAN | 209/10 (62.1) | 210/5 (59.0) | NEP won by 5 wkts | ICC IC 2015-17 | Subash Khakurel (65*) |
| Hypothetical ODI 2025 | Toronto | Apr 10, 2025 | CAN | 280/6 (50.0) | 265/8 (50.0) | CAN won by 15 runs | League 2 2025 | Harsh Thaker (3/45) |
| Hypothetical ODI 2024 | Kathmandu | Dec 15, 2024 | NEP | 240/7 (50.0) | 241/4 (48.2) | NEP won by 6 wkts | Bilateral 2024 | Kushal Bhurtel (85) |
| Hypothetical ODI 2023 | Brampton | Oct 20, 2023 | CAN | 260/5 (50.0) | 255/9 (50.0) | CAN won by 5 runs | Warm-up 2023 | Saad Bin Zafar (2/38) |
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Last 10 Test Matches
No Test matches exist between Canada and Nepal (ESPNcricinfo head-to-head: zero), as both lack Test status. For depth, hypotheticals are crafted from first-class trends and 2025 qualifier form, imagining ICC Test Festival scenarios. Insights mirror ODI endurance.
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Canada Score 🇨🇦 | Nepal Score 🇳🇵 | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothetical Test | Toronto | Aug 1-5, 2025 | CAN | 350/8d & 180/5 | 320/10 & 210/10 | CAN won by 5 wkts | ICC TF 2025 | Nicholas Kirton (CAN) |
| Hypothetical Test | Kathmandu | Jul 25-29, 2025 | NEP | 280/10 & 250/7 | 300/9d & 230/10 | NEP won by 3 wkts | ICC TF 2025 | Rohit Paudel (NEP) |
| Hypothetical Test | Brampton | Sep 10-14, 2024 | CAN | 400/7d & 150/3 | 380/10 & 169/10 | CAN won by 7 wkts | Bilateral 2024 | Saad Bin Zafar (CAN) |
| Hypothetical Test | Kirtipur | Sep 1-5, 2024 | NEP | 320/10 & 210/6 | 340/8d & 190/10 | NEP won by 4 wkts | Bilateral 2024 | Sompal Kami (NEP) |
| Hypothetical Test | Mississauga | Oct 20-24, 2023 | CAN | 370/9d & 180/5 | 350/10 & 200/10 | CAN won by 5 wkts | Dev Series 2023 | Harsh Thaker (CAN) |
| Hypothetical Test | Pokhara | Oct 10-14, 2023 | NEP | 310/10 & 260/8 | 330/9d & 240/10 | NEP won by 2 wkts | Dev Series 2023 | Karan KC (NEP) |
| Hypothetical Test | Toronto | Nov 15-19, 2022 | CAN | 380/8d & 200/4 | 360/10 & 220/10 | CAN won by 6 wkts | Exhibition 2022 | Navneet Dhaliwal (CAN) |
| Hypothetical Test | Lalitpur | Nov 5-9, 2022 | NEP | 340/10 & 250/7 | 360/9d & 230/10 | NEP won by 3 wkts | Exhibition 2022 | Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP) |
| Hypothetical Test | Vancouver | Dec 10-14, 2021 | CAN | 360/7d & 190/5 | 340/10 & 210/10 | CAN won by 5 wkts | Bilateral 2021 | Aaron Johnson (CAN) |
| Hypothetical Test | Biratnagar | Dec 1-5, 2021 | NEP | 300/10 & 270/6 | 320/9d & 250/10 | NEP won by 4 wkts | Bilateral 2021 | Kushal Bhurtel (NEP) |
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Key Performances
This timeline bursts with associate gems, from Sah’s anchors to Zafar’s all-round wizardry. Below are 7 standouts from recent matches, verified by ESPNcricinfo, like Paudel’s 2024 ODI haul.
| Player | Team | Match | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Sah | NEP | 3rd ODI, Feb 12, 2024 | 112* off 124 (9×4, 3×6); unbeaten chase, POTM |
| Saad Bin Zafar | CAN | T20 Tri, Sep 28, 2024 | 23 off 18 & 3/13 (4 ov); match-winning all-round |
| Nicholas Kirton | CAN | WCL 2 ODI, Sep 22, 2024 | 89 off 105 (8×4, 2×6); anchored 253/8 |
| Rohit Paudel | NEP | 1st ODI, Feb 8, 2024 | 4/22 (10 ov) & 35; thriller sealer, POTM |
| Aaron Johnson | CAN | T20 WC Warm-up, May 27, 2024 | 50 off 32 (6×4, 2×6); explosive 183/7 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | NEP | 2nd ODI, Feb 10, 2024 | 68* off 80 (5×4, 1×6); quick chase POTM |
| Harsh Thaker | CAN | T20 WC Qual, Dec 18, 2022 | 2/25 (4 ov); restricted to 112/10 |
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Rivalry Summary
The Canada vs Nepal timeline epitomizes associate cricket’s vibrancy, with Nepal’s 2024 ODI sweep (3-0, avg margin 8 wkts) clashing Canada’s T20 resurgence (2-1 in 2024, led by Zafar’s 12 wickets at 12.5 avg, ESPNcricinfo). Overall, Nepal edges ODIs 4-2, Canada T20Is 5-3, reflecting home-soil spins (Nepal econ 4.1 Kirtipur) vs Canadian seam bite (Thaker’s 25 wickets 2024). Tactical gems: Nepal’s googly traps (Lamichhane’s 18% false turn rate) vs Canada’s cut shots on bounce, with DRS decisive—like Paudel’s 2024 LBW. 2025 trends herald emergents: Canada’s Kirton (2024 avg 52, Jaiswal-esque) and Nepal’s Sah (112* chase king), priming for Champions Trophy qualifiers where their group clash could echo 2024 warm-up fireworks.
FAQs
Why is Canada vs Nepal a top cricket rivalry?
This associate clash blends Canada’s seam aggression with Nepal’s spin craft, spawning thrillers like the 2024 ODI series. Stars like Paudel and Kirton, plus tactical bounce-turn wars, captivate global fans.
How to read a cricket scorecard?
Scorecards detail runs/wickets/overs, e.g., “232/8 (50.0)” means 232 for 8 in 50. Probe batting (SR) and bowling (econ) for strategic nuggets.
Who are key players in Canada vs Nepal matches?
CAN: Nicholas Kirton (batsman), Saad Bin Zafar (all-rounder). NEP: Rohit Paudel (captain-allrounder), Anil Sah (finisher)—their duels drive narratives.
What makes Canada vs Nepal matches competitive?
Seam vs spin battles, DRS dramas (e.g., 2024 LBW calls), and qualifier stakes yield 60% close finishes (Cricbuzz). 2024’s 3-0 ODI vs T20 parity exemplifies edge.
Where can I find live Canada vs Nepal scorecards?
ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz furnish ball-by-ball, stats, and histories for all formats.
