(Source Mykhel)
In a crucial encounter for both sides, Pakistan and Canada will clash on June 11 at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York. This match marks only the second meeting between these two teams in T20 cricket. Their sole previous encounter in the shortest format occurred in 2008, where Pakistan secured victory in a tightly contested low-scoring thriller.
Currently, Pakistan finds themselves at the lowest point following a humiliating loss to India. Presently, they occupy the fourth position in Group A after suffering two consecutive defeats. Contrastingly, Canada secured a victory against Ireland, positioning themselves third on the points table with one win in two games. This piece will delve into the anticipation, pitch conditions, and the expected lineup for the forthcoming match.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Nassau County Stadium has emerged as a daunting challenge for batsmen. Across the five matches held at this venue, Canada’s 137 against Ireland stands as the highest score recorded. In the remaining matches, batsmen have struggled against the bowlers, as evidenced in the recent India-Pakistan encounter. Anticipated for the upcoming match, the pitch is likely to favor seam bowlers once again.
Head to Head:
In their sole T20I encounter, Pakistan holds the advantage over Canada. The match took place in 2008 at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City. Led by Shoaib Malik, Pakistan successfully defended a total of 137 runs by bowling out Canada for 102.
Probable XI
Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir
Canada:
Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Dilpreet Bajwa, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Junaid Siddiqui, Jeremy Gordon
Match details:
Match Date & Time:
June 11th, starting at 8:00 pm
Venue: Nassau County International Stadium
Match Prediction:
Pakistan’s team is poised to assert dominance over Canada, fueled by their fervent desire for victory.
