Cricket-Canada launch Tri-Series with victory over Bermuda

TORONTO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - All-rounder Manoj David helped lead Canada to a 25-run victory over Bermuda in the opening match of the Canada Cup Tri-Series at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Ontario on Monday.

Sri Lanka-born David top-scored with a well-paced 48 as Canada made 260 for seven in their 50 overs after Bermuda opted to field first.

In reply, Bermuda were restricted to 235-8.

Right-hander Karun Jethi provided the late fireworks for Canada, smashing 46 off just 36 balls as he and Harvir Baidwan (21 not out) added 73 for the unbroken eighth wicket in 8.2 overs.

Bermuda began their reply promisingly with opener Jekon Edness (45) and Chris Douglas (69) guiding the visitors to 123-1 in the 27th over.

However, the departure of Edness heralded a steady decline as off-spinners David (2-30) and Jethi (2-39) shackled the Bermuda batting.

Tournament favourites West Indies play Bermuda on Wednesday, the first time the two will meet in a one-day international. (Writing by Mark Lamport-Stokes in Los Angeles; Editing by John O'Brien)