Today’s match is a virtual nerve-breaking tie between two evenly matched teams. It may turn out to be a high class drama where predicting a winner will equal betting on a coin. If you are wondering why your copy of the World Cup schedule doesn't reflect that, let me clarify. We are talking about the clash of the minnows...

Often, we tend to overlook such matches as we support our much better and more glamorous national teams. But the stats we have at our disposal say this tie might just turn out to be a cracker. Kenya by no means can be underestimated as the have been a semi-finalist in the last edition of the world cup, eventually finishing their run at the third spot! Bizarre? Yes, possibly. But you cannot obliterate the history. Believe it or not, the format of the tournament allows Kenya along with Bangladesh can cost some reputed teams a position in Super 8. A win today is important because after that, all they need to do is defeat one test playing team, and they are through to the super eights with 2 wins in three games.

On the other hand, Canada will be considered a true minnow and will be written off before they come on to the ground today. Probably that’s what gave them the heart to beat Kenyans last time these teams faced each other on 24^th January, 2007. That may be the only match they won against Kenya, but that leaves the game open to be won by anyone.

Between the last edition of cup in 2003 and now, international cricket has seen some astonishing moments. One will never forget the mighty chase by SA against Australia, a blockbuster in the history of cricket. More breathtaking was the unusual victory of Bangladesh over Australia on 18^th June, 2005. These dates will remain immortal in the annals of cricketing memories. And more importantly, such events always highlight the immense unpredictability of the game making it truly magnificent and stunning. A true fan of cricket will always be optimistic about the impossible to happen.

With a wining percentage of 29 and 24 for Kenya and Canada respectively, this match can only be decided when these teams sweat it out against each other today. With Kenya coming in as favorites, what remains to be seen is whether Canada can pull it up a notch against them and scare many big reputations. What can be predicted is that, purely in terms of an even contest, this match is no less a cracker than Australia Vs England ones.

Or perhaps, the England- Australia match may be a little more one-sided, going by historical evidence.

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