Canada XI victory over Holland XI ties series

Canada batting first in a match reduced to 45 overs due to overnight rain, scored 185 runs off 44.2 overs. Desmond Chumney top-scored with 58 and skipper Joe Harris again shone with 53 runs. Right arm paceman Sebastian Gokke's 3 for 37 off 9 overs and D. Kramer's 2/38 off 9 were the leading Dutch bowlers. L van Troost, D Kramer and B Goedegebuur each with 1 wicket were other successful bowlers.

In their turn at the crease, Holland lost early wickets, with N Statham's 35 runs being the top score. H Mol 13 and J Smits 19 also contributed to the final total of 118. The Canadian fielding was good with some fine catches by Sailsman and Davison standing out. Canada having at this stage less squad preparation at this stage, must work even harder and smarter in the months ahead to further improve their play in preparation for the "Big Show" in July 2001.

J Davison led the Canadian bowling attack with 4 wickets. Rana with 2 and Joseph Sandher and Sailsman with 1 each completed the consolation victory. Each team won a game with the first game at King City being rained out.

The Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club's hospitality and cooperation in allowing the 2nd and 3rd games against Holland at their facility is greatly appreciated.