A 3-0 series scoreline may seem harsh, even though the first match was decided by just seven runs and the second could have gone the other way had a couple of 50-50 decisions not gone against Canada.
However, international cricket can be ruthless. Therefore, the team must learn from these defeats, both big and small, to become a better side moving forward. Nepal has proven to be a formidable opponent at home, with an impressive 15 consecutive ODI victories at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.
Bin Zafar emphasised the importance of maintaining consistent line and length in the fast bowling department, as they struggled with this in the beginning. While some batsmen have performed well, it is crucial to convert fifties and sixties into hundreds. The distinction between achieving a score of 230 or 240 and 300 or 310 is significant. Our focus should be on improving in these two key areas.
Canada has approximately 10 more days here, during which the team will be playing against Nepal A and have scheduled training days. With a bit of luck, Canada can have a positive start to our ODI cycle.