Canada batting attack crumbles in 63-run Cricket World Cup League 2 loss to the Dutch [Video]

Canada’s batting attack, after a fast start, crumbled in a 63-run loss to the Netherlands in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Saturday in Rotterdam.

Dutch pace bowler Paul van Meekeren did most of the damage, taking five wickets in 9.4 overs at the expense of 28 runs. Vivian Kingma took three wickets for 31 runs in seven overs.

Facing a victory target of 221, Canada was 59 for zero behind openers Aaron Johnson and Dilpreet Bajwa before the bottom fell out. Bedazzled by Kingma and van Meekeren, Canada lost six wickets for just 11 runs and was all out for 157 in the 36th over.

Wicketkeeper Shreyas Movva offered some resistance at the end of the Canadian innings, finishing at 47 not out. Movva hit four fours in his 72-ball knock.

“Middle order just didn’t bat today, well apart from Movva,” said newly appointed Canada captain Nicholas Kirton. …