Photo Credit: ICC/Tusith Wijedoru

Canada have closed out the Group Stage of World T20 Qualifiers in Dubai with an 18 run win over Nepal in Sharjah.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Canada struggled early as the in form Ruvindu Gunasekera was dismissed for 1 run.  Rizwan Cheema (15)  blasted a few boundaries before making his way back to the pavilion and so went the woes of Canada's middle order who all made it to double digits, however were unable to carry on.

Jimmy Hansra top scored for the Canadians with a 34 ball 29 run performance as Canada set Nepal a target of 101.

The Nepalese response was spirited as they set about to chase the total in the required 12.2 overs to leap frog Canada on Net Run Rate.  

However sharp work from the spinners, Junaid SIddique (3-13), Zahid Husain (1-11), and Jimmy Hansra (1-15), ensured that Canada always had Nepal in check.

Canada will now get set for an elimination battle with familiar foes Ireland on Thursday.

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