Canada XI batsmen impress on India tour

Canada XI's batsmen continued to put in solid performances in the lead up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Moving from Raipur to Nagpur, Canada XI took on Vidarbha's Ranji Trophy Squad in a two-match series on 28 and 29 November. Canada XI lost both matches by close margins but got stellar batting performances over the two days from several players.

Nitish Kumar (60), Hiral Patel (60), Tyson Gordon (54, 26), and Zubin Surkari (59) all struck half-centuries as Canada XI put up totals of 273 and 252.

The second match was played at the VCA Stadium which will host matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2911. Henry Osinde was the top bowler over the two days picking up figures of 4-28 in the opening match.

Canada XI will wind up the tour with two matches in Mumbai.