The Canada vs USA rivalry is often considered to be the oldest international rivalry in cricket history.
Even before arch-rivals Australia and England featured in their first-ever Test in 1877, Canada and USA squared off in a three-day game in 1844.
Played in New York, Canada defeated the United States by 23 runs.
Fast forward to 175 years later, and Canada and the USA locked horns in a T20 international in August 2019.
During an ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Region final, Canada won the game by four wickets.
Later in 2023, Canada and USA clashed in a One-Day InternationalI for the first time in 2023.
Under the leadership of Saad Bin Zafar, Canada secured a 26-run victory over the United States in an ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off game in Windhoek, Namibia.
Overall, Canada and the USA have played two ODIs against each other, winning one game apiece.
Canada vs USA ODI head-to-head
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Matches Played |
Canada Won |
USA Won |
Tie/NR |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
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Let’s have a closer look at Canada vs USA ODI records and stats.
Canada vs USA ODI records and stats
Highest total
The United States national cricket team holds the record for the highest total in Canada vs USA ODI history. Put in to bat, USA captain Monank Patel led from the front with an unbeaten 121 off just 95 balls, along with contributions from Smit Patel (63) and Shayan Jahangir (57 not out) to guide their side to 304/4 in their 50 overs against Canada during an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in in the Hague, Netherlands in August 2024.
Lowest total
The United States national cricket team registered the lowest total in Canada vs USA ODI fixtures. Chasing 199, the USA were bowled out for 172 in 47.3 overs during an ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off clash in Windhoek in March 2023. Opening batter Sushant Modani top-scored with 64 off 126 balls. For Canada, left-arm spinner Saad Bin Zafar was the standout bowler with figures of 3/43 in his quota of 10 overs. Earlier, Aaron Johnson (47) and Harsh Thaker (43) powered Canada to 198 all out in 49.4 overs.
Most runs
Indian-American cricketer Monank Patel has scored the most runs in Canada vs USA ODI cricket. The talented wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 130 runs in two ODIs against Canada at an impressive strike rate of 116.07. He has slammed one ODI century against Canada so far. On the other hand, Aaron Johnson is the top-scorer for Canada in this ODI fixture. The right-handed batter has accumulated 102 runs in two matches at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 109.67.
Most wickets
USA’s Nosthush Kenjige and Canada’s Saad Bin Zafar share the records for the most wickets in this ODI fixture. While the USA left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige has scalped four wickets in two matches at an average of 12.50 and an economy of 3.06, Canada left-arm spinner Saad Bin Zafar has also picked up four wickets two ODIs against the USA at an average of 19.50 and an economy of 3.90.
Highest individual score
Monank Patel has registered the highest individual score in Canada vs USA ODI history. Batting at number three, Monank Patel slammed an unbeaten 121 off just 95 balls against Canada in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter in August 2024. Monank Patel’s scintillating knock was laced with seven fours and five maximums to power USA to 304/4 in their 50 overs.
Best bowling figures
Canada’s Kaleem Sana recorded the best bowling figures in Canada vs USA ODI history. Left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana registered match-winning figures of 3/14 against the United States in an ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off clash in March 2023. Defending 198, Kaleem Sana dismissed Sushant Modani, Saiteja Mukkamalla and Saurabh Netravalkar to help Canada bowl out USA for 172 in 47.3 overs. Nosthush Kenjige of the United States also recorded figures of 3/13 in his 6.2 overs against Canada.
Highest partnership
Monank Patel and Shayan Jahangir hold the record for the highest partnership in Canada vs USA ODIs. Monank Patel and Shayan Jahangir of the United States forged an unbeaten 143-run stand for the fifth wicket against Canada during an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in August 2024. Captain Monank Patel scored 121 while Shayan Jahangir remained unbeaten on 57 to guide the USA to 304/4 in their allotted 50 overs.
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