VETERAN Indian cricketer city’s Anup Fulper continued his impressive run in the IMC Over40s World Cup 2026 in Guyana, earning his third Man of the Match award after playing a crucial role in India’s five-wicket victory over Canada. Chasing 228 for 9 in 45 overs, India rode on a magnificent batting from Fulper and Bhupender Yadav to register a convincing five-wicket victory, reaching 231 for 5 in 42.3 overs.

 

Fulper scored a valuable 67 off 78 deliveries, which included 10 boundaries. He stitched a crucial 133-run partnership for the third wicket with Yadav, who contributed 66 off 87 balls. Earlier, Canada posted 228 for 9. Royston Crandon top-scored with 71 off 70 deliveries. For India, Shankar Tikyani claimed three wickets for 49 runs. Fulper also made a valuable contribution with the ball, picking up one wicket for 33 runs in his six overs.