Jamaica and Canada have played against each other in cricket for many years. Both teams are strong in their own ways, but the head-to-head record shows some interesting results.
Jamaica has been the stronger team in most matches, winning more games than Canada. In fact, Jamaica has won every single match it has played against Canada, making it the dominant team in this rivalry.
If you want to know how these two teams have performed against each other in List A and T20s, this article will give you all the details.
Overall Jamaica vs Canada Head-to-Head Record
Jamaica and Canada have played against each other in two formats: List A matches and Twenty20 matches.
Here’s a quick look at their head-to-head record:
| Format | Total Matches | Canada Wins | Jamaica Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T20s | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Overall | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
The head-to-head record shows that Jamaica has been the stronger team overall. Jamaica has won all eight matches it has played, while Canada has not won any matches against Jamaica.
Memorable Matches between Jamaica and Canada
Here are some of the most exciting matches between Jamaica and Canada in List A and T20 formats.
Memorable List A Matches
1. Jamaica vs Canada, Basseterre, November 18, 2019
Canada batted first and scored 244 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs. Harsh Thaker was the top scorer with 60 runs, while Nitish Kumar made 42. Dennis Bulli bowled very well for Jamaica, taking 4 wickets for just 40 runs.
In reply, Jamaica chased down the target of 245 runs in 47.5 overs, winning the match by 3 wickets with 13 balls left. Nkrumah Bonner played a strong innings, scoring 73 not out, while Andre McCarthy added 40 quick runs. Dennis Bulli also scored 11 runs in the end to finish the game.
Result: Jamaica won by 3 wickets.
2. Jamaica vs Canada, Discovery Bay, April 8, 2010
Canada batted first and scored only 148 runs in 41 overs. Captain Ashish Bagai was the top scorer with 53 runs, while no other batter crossed 25. Jamaica’s bowlers, especially Odean Brown, were excellent—he took 4 wickets for just 33 runs. David Bernard and Krishmar Santokie took 2 wickets each.
In reply, Jamaica chased the target easily, reaching 150 runs in just 28.2 overs and winning by 4 wickets with 130 balls to spare. Brenton Parchment played a solid knock of 72 not out, and Andre Russell added a quick 19 runs at the end.
Result: Jamaica won by 4 wickets.
3. Jamaica vs Canada, Georgetown, November 17, 2008
Canada batted first and was bowled out for just 104 runs in 36.5 overs. Sunil Dhaniram scored 24 runs, and Khurram Chohan remained not out on 17. Jamaica’s Andrew Richardson was the star bowler, taking 4 wickets for 36 runs. Bevon Brown also did well, picking up 2 wickets for only 14 runs in 10 overs.
In reply, Jamaica easily chased the target of 105 runs in just 20.5 overs, winning the match by 9 wickets with 175 balls remaining. Brenton Parchment led the way with an unbeaten 50, and David Bernard supported with 40 not out. Canada could only manage one wicket, taken by Karun Jethi
Result: Jamaica won by 9 wickets.
Memorable T20 Matches
1. Canada vs Jamaica, Bridgetown, July 24, 2010
Batting first, Canada managed just 101/7 in their 20 overs, with Tyson Gordon scoring 25 and Trevin Bastiampillai adding an unbeaten 19. David Bernard was the standout with the ball, taking 3 for 13, while Tamar Lambert and Odean Brown picked up two wickets each to restrict the scoring.
In reply, Jamaica chased down the target in just 13 overs, finishing at 102/1. Xavier Marshall led the charge with a brisk 52 off 43 balls, well supported by Bernard, who capped off an all-round performance with an unbeaten 36. Canada’s bowlers struggled to contain the run flow, sealing a dominant win for Jamaica with 42 balls to spare.
Result: Jamaica won by 9 wickets.
2. Jamaica vs Canada, Florence Hall, April 11, 2010
Batting first, Jamaica posted a strong total of 175/4 in their 20 overs, led by Danza Hyatt’s 48 off 32 balls and solid contributions from Jon-Ross Campbell (28) and Donovan Pagon (33*). Canada’s Parth Desai was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs.
In response, Canada struggled to keep up with the required rate and managed only 112/8 in their 20 overs. Ashish Bagai held the innings together with an unbeaten 51 off 53 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup.
Krishmar Santokie led the Jamaican bowling attack with figures of 3/7, while Bevon Brown and Tamar Lambert picked up two wickets each to seal a comfortable win.
Result: Jamaica won by 63 runs.
When Do Jamaica and Canada Play Next?
No future matches have been announced yet by the cricket boards. But both teams often play in regional tournaments and bilateral series.
Keep watching for future matches, as they are always exciting to watch.
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Conclusion: Jamaica Has Been Stronger in Head-to-Head Matches
Jamaica has been the stronger team in head-to-head matches against Canada. Out of 8 matches in all formats, Jamaica has won all 8, while Canada has not won a single game.
In List A cricket, Jamaica has won all 6 matches they have played. In the T20s, Jamaica has won both matches. This shows Jamaica’s complete dominance over Canada in this rivalry.
Both teams have talented players and offer an exciting brand of cricket. Future matches between these teams will be worth watching, especially to see if Canada can finally get their first win against Jamaica.
FAQs
Jamaica and Canada have played a total of 8 matches across List A and T20 formats.
Jamaica has an undefeated record, winning all eight matches against Canada.
Jamaica has a 100% win percentage in List A matches against Canada.
Canada has yet to defeat Jamaica in T20 cricket. Jamaica has won both T20 matches.
Both formats have been one-sided in favor of Jamaica, with Jamaica winning all matches in both List A and T20 formats.
