Pakistan vs Canada Team News and Predicted Lineup
Pakistan will face Canada in their important third group stage match on Tuesday (June 11) at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. PAK vs CAN game is crucial for both teams as they try to secure a spot in the Super Eights.
Live Streaming Information
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Match Preview
After losing two matches in a row, Pakistan needs to win against Canada to keep their tournament hopes alive. Canada, with two points from two matches, is looking for another win to boost their chances of advancing to the Super Eights.
Recent Results:
- Pakistan:
- Against USA: Pakistan’s first match against the USA ended in a heartbreaking loss in the Super Over after both teams tied. Pakistan started well but lost momentum, leading to a dramatic defeat.
- Against India: In their second match, Pakistan was doing well against India until the 14th over, when their performance faltered, resulting in an unexpected loss. This loss puts Pakistan in a must-win situation.
- Canada: Canada won their last match against Ireland, boosting their confidence, especially after losing to the USA in their opening match.
Team News and Injury Updates
- Pakistan:
- Azam Khan was replaced by Imad Wasim in the match against India. However, Imad struggled with running between the wickets, so Abrar Ahmed might replace him.
- Haris Rauf might be replaced by young batter Saim Ayub to strengthen the batting lineup.
- Canada:
- Canada has no injury issues and will likely keep the same team that won against Ireland.
Predicted Lineups for PAK vs CAN
Pakistan Probable XI:
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Babar Azam (c)
- Saim Ayub
- Fakhar Zaman
- Usman Khan
- Shadab Khan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shaheen Afridi
- Abrar Ahmed
- Naseem Shah
- Mohammad Amir
Canada Probable XI:
- 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 Context
- Big Picture: Pakistan, the 2022 finalists, need a win to stay in the tournament. They face a confident Canadian team fresh off a win against Ireland.
- Key Players:
- Pakistan: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan need to perform well to help their team win.
- Canada: Nicholas Kirton, in great form, will be crucial for Canada’s chances.
Pitch and Conditions
The match will be played on a new pitch with no rain expected. This might result in a low-scoring game, favoring the bowlers.
Key Stats of PAK vs CAN
- Pakistan: Currently has the lowest Powerplay run rate of 5.41 in the T20 World Cup 2024.
- Canada: Aaron Johnson’s impressive Powerplay strike rate of 147.40 could be vital against Pakistan’s bowling.
Head to Head
- Pakistan: 1 win
- Canada: 0 wins
Tactical Insight
- Pakistan: May include Saim Ayub to strengthen their batting and adopt a more aggressive strategy.
- Canada: Likely to keep the same lineup from their last match to maintain momentum and exploit Pakistan’s weaknesses.
Match Timings
- PST: 7:30 PM
- GMT: 2:30 PM
- Local: 10:30 AM
Expected Outcomes
Pakistan must win to stay in the tournament and may need favorable results from other matches and rely on net run rate to advance. Canada aims to continue their winning streak and secure their place in the next stage.
