Canada may not be a full ICC member like India or Australia, but its cricket team has quietly made a mark in international tournaments. Over the years, Canadian players have consistently delivered strong performances, particularly in ICC events such as the World Cup and T20 qualifiers. With growing interest in cricket across North America, Canada’s team is now gaining more attention worldwide.
Many fans search for Canada’s top run scorers, best bowlers, or match-winning moments. This article brings all that information together in one place. No matter if you’re a cricket lover, a fantasy league player, or just curious about Canada’s cricket journey, these records help you understand how the team has performed over time.
Canada Cricket Team: A Quick Overview
The Canada national cricket team represents Canada in international men’s cricket and is governed by Cricket Canada.
An Associate Member of the ICC since 1968, the team competes in both ODI and T20I formats.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Canada National Cricket Team |
| Governing Body | Cricket Canada |
| ICC Status | Associate Member (since 1968) |
| Formats Played | ODI, T20I |
| ODI Debut | June 9, 1979 vs Pakistan |
| T20I Debut | August 2, 2008 vs Netherlands |
| Home Ground | Maple Leaf Cricket Club, Ontario |
| Current Captain | Nicholas Kirton |
| ICC Region | Americas |
| Team Colors | Red and White |
Individual Player Records for the Canada Cricket Team
Canada’s top performers have made significant impacts with both bat and ball, setting national benchmarks across formats. This section highlights the standout individual achievements in runs, strike rates, wickets, and fielding.
1. Top 5 Highest Runs
Canada has seen some consistent batting performances across both ODIs and T20Is. These players have scored the most runs for the team in each format and have contributed significantly to building key innings over the years.
ODI
- Ashish Bagai – 1964 runs
- Sunil Dhaniram – 915 runs
- Pargat Singh – 900 runs
- John Davison – 799 runs
- H Thaker – 769 runs
T20I
- Navneet Dhaliwal – 1197 runs
- Aaron Johnson – 910 runs
- Nicholas Kirton – 744 runs
- Harsh Thaker – 706 runs
- Ravinderpal Singh – 701 runs
2. Top 5 Highest Scores
ODIs
- Ashish Bagai – 137* (172 balls) vs Scotland, Nairobi (2007)
- Abdool Samad – 130 (125 balls) vs Bermuda, King City (2008)
- Ashish Bagai – 122 (132 balls) vs Ireland, Nairobi (2007)
- Sunil Dhaniram – 117 (122 balls) vs Scotland, Aberdeen (2009)
- Harsh Thaker – 111* (113 balls) vs UAE, Dubai (DICS)
T20Is
- Aaron Johnson – 121* (59 balls) vs Panama, Hamilton (2023)
- Aaron Johnson – 109* (69 balls) vs Oman, Al Amerat (2022)
- Matthew Spoors – 108* (66 balls) vs Philippines, Al Amerat (2022)
- Rishiv Pathan – 107* (62 balls) vs Panama, Coolidge (2021)
- Ravinderpal Singh – 101 (48 balls) vs Cayman, Sandys Parish
3. Top 5 Highest Strike Rate
ODIs
- Rizwan Cheema – 111.53 SR
- John Davison – 104.17 SR
- Sunil Dhaniram – 81.26 SR
- Abdool Mulla – 81.00 SR
- Hiral Patel – 80.13 SR
T20Is
- Yuvraj Samra – 160.72 SR
- Rishiv Pathan – 157.42 SR
- Aaron Johnson – 147.24 SR
- Ravinderpal Singh – 141.04 SR
- Dilpreet Singh Bajwa – 133.22 SR
Canada Cricket Team: Bowling Records
These players have taken the most wickets for Canada in international cricket. The list is split by format to show consistent performers in both ODIs and T20Is.
1. Top 5 Most Wickets
ODI
- Henry Osinde – 45 wickets
- Harvir Baidwan – 44 wickets
- Sunil Dhaniram – 41 wickets
- Dilon Heyliger – 37 wickets
- Kaleem Sana – 36 wickets
T20I
- Saad Bin Zafar – 72 wickets
- Kaleem Sana – 64 wickets
- Dilon Heyliger – 54 wickets
- Harsh Thaker – 39 wickets
- Harvir Baidwan – 27 wickets
2. Top 5 Bowling Figures
These are the best bowling figures recorded by Canadian players in a single innings. Each spell made a strong impact in the match, with several turning games in Canada’s favor.
ODI
- JOA Gordon – 6/43 vs Papua New Guinea, Windhoek (2023)
- A Codrington – 5/27 vs Bangladesh, Durban (2003)
- Dilon Heyliger – 5/31 vs Nepal, King City (2024)
- Sunil Dhaniram – 5/32 vs Bermuda, King City (2008)
- Khurram Chohan – 5/68 vs Scotland, Christchurch (2014)
T20I
- Dilon Heyliger – 5/16 vs Argentina, North Sound (2021)
- Nikhil Dutta – 4/12 vs Cayman Islands, Sandys Parish (2023)
- Shivam Sharma – 4/14 vs Cayman Islands, George Town (2025)
- Dilon Heyliger – 4/16 vs Bermuda, Hamilton (2019)
- Ammar Khalid – 4/17 vs Saudi Arabia, Al Amerat (2022)
3. Top 5 Best Economy Rates
T20I
- SR Welsh – 2.00 economy
- M Spoors – 2.50 economy
- AP Patel – 3.18 economy
- Zahid Hussain – 4.94 economy
- JM Davison – 5.05 economy
Canada Cricket Team: Other Records
Beyond batting and bowling, Canada’s cricket history includes unique team and match stats. This section covers standout records that don’t fit traditional categories.
1. Top 5 Highest Team Totals
ODIs
- 312/4 vs Ireland – Nairobi (Jaff), 4 Feb 2007
- 292/5 vs Scotland – Mombasa, 18 Jan 2007
- 290/9 vs USA – The Hague, 13 Aug 2024
- 288/8 vs Afghanistan – Sharjah, 16 Feb 2010
- 287/4 vs Scotland – Aberdeen, 7 Jul 2009
T20Is
- 245/1 vs Panama
- 236/6 vs Cayman Islands
- 234/3 vs Belize
- 230/4 vs Panama
- 219/10 vs Bahamas
2. Top 5 Lowest Team Totals
ODIs
- 36 all out vs Sri Lanka
- 45 all out vs England
- 67 all out vs Netherlands
- 75 all out vs Zimbabwe
- 92 all out vs Kenya
T20Is
- 75 all out vs Zimbabwe
- 80 all out vs Nepal
- 91 all out vs Kenya
- 93 all out vs Netherlands
- 95 all out vs Bermuda
3. Top 5 Catches
ODIs
- JM Davison – 17 catches
- Rizwan Cheema – 15 catches
- Harsh Thaker – 12 catches
- Nicholas Kirton – 11 catches
- Henry Osinde – 11 catches
T20Is
- Saad Bin Zafar – 24 catches
- Ravinderpal Singh – 22 catches
- Navneet Dhaliwal – 17 catches
- Nicholas Kirton – 12 catches
- Harsh Thaker – 12 catches
Canada Cricket Pitch Details (Home Venues)
Canada’s main cricket venues include Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Ontario, and CAA Centre Ground in Brampton. These pitches are generally balanced but can favor bowlers, especially seamers, due to the cooler climate and the grassy nature of the surfaces. Boundaries are on the larger side compared to subcontinent grounds, making big hitting slightly tougher.
The pitches tend to offer good bounce, and batters who spend time at the crease can score well. Spin doesn’t play a major role, though it can be effective in the middle overs depending on the surface.
What Type of Matches Does the Canada Cricket Team Play?
Canada participates in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) as an ICC Associate Member. The team regularly features in ICC qualifiers, bilateral series against other associate nations, and regional tournaments under the Americas division.
While the number of matches per year is limited, Canada’s fixtures are increasing due to rising interest in cricket across North America. They’ve also taken part in multiple ICC World Cup Qualifiers and T20 World Cup events.
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Conclusion: The Canada Cricket Records Showcases A Bright Future Ahead
Canada’s cricket records show that the team has real talent, even if they don’t play as many matches as bigger nations. Their top performers have delivered in key games and international tournaments.
Some Canadian players have built strong personal stats—be it with the bat, ball, or in the field.
These records highlight the team’s ability to compete under pressure.
As cricket continues to grow in North America, Canada’s role will only become increasingly significant. With better exposure and more matches, expect new names to break these records in the coming years.
FAQs
Ashish Bagai– He has scored 2248 runs in T20Is, the highest in all formats for Canada.
Canada is an Associate Member of the ICC and does not have Test status.
Y Samra – He boasts a strike rate of 160.72 in T20Is, the highest among Canadian batters.
Canada has participated in four ICC ODI World Cups — in 1979, 2003, 2007, and 2011.
Canada’s home venues (like King City) generally offer balanced conditions but slightly favor bowlers, especially early on with seam and swing movement.
