Canada captain Ashish Bagai relished "home" support as he led his team to a much-needed World Cup win over fellow minnows Kenya before an array of family and friends in New Delhi.
Bagai, born in the Indian capital, emigrated to Canada with his family as an 11-year-old but still has strong ties with the country of his birth.
His connections were evident on Monday as members of his family cheered vociferously from the stands at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.
"It was indeed a special win for us as it came in front of the Delhi crowd which wanted us to do well," said Bagai, after the day-night match, which finished in a five-wicket win for Canada.
"I had my entire family present. My grandparents, parents and cousins -- about 50 people were cheering us. It was good to have them, it was great!"
Bagai's captain's knock of 64 not out was complemented by Jimmy Hansra, another Indian-born member of the Canadian squad.
Hansra, born in Ludhiana in the northern state of Punjab, hit a sparkling 70 that included seven fours and two sixes as Canada overhauled Kenya's 198 with 27 balls to go.
Bagai said the win would spur his team to perform well in their remaining group matches.
