Kathmandu, Oct. 17 -- run defeat to Canada in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 on Saturday, missing the chance to strengthen their position in the race to finish sixth.

Canada posted 256 before bowling Nepal out for 232 in 46 overs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

After winning the toss and opting to bat, Canada made a strong start through Yuvraj Samra and Aaron Johnson, who put on 72 runs for the opening wicket. Lalit Rajbanshi broke the partnership by bowling Johnson.

Samit Gohel scored 17 before Samra joined Harsh Thaker for an 88-run stand for the third wicket. Thaker contributed 34, while Samra went on to score 105 off 117 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes.

Samra was caught by Karan KC off Dipendra Singh Aire...