PAK vs CAN Match Prediction
Group A Overview and Upcoming Match Preview: Pakistan vs. Canada
As Group A teams have now played two matches each, the table is starting to take shape. However, for Ireland and Pakistan, who haven’t managed to secure a single point yet, the standings don’t make for pleasant reading. On June 11, Pakistan and Canada are set to clash in a T20 encounter.
Despite being co-hosts, debutants USA were not expected to be in contention for a Super Eight spot after two matches, and Canada is punching above their weight, sitting in third place. Canada defeated Ireland, while Pakistan’s loss to the USA was arguably one of the biggest upsets in international cricket history. However, a win for Canada in this matchup would surpass all expectations.
Team Previews
Pakistan Team Preview
After defeating Ireland in New York last week, Canada cricket team will return to the same venue, aiming to pull off one of the biggest cricket upsets against Pakistan.
Canada broke the trend of losing teams by batting first on a bowler-friendly surface at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium and will enter this match with some confidence.
For Canada, Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva were brilliant with the bat against Ireland, while Jeremy Gordon and Dillon Heyliger excelled with the ball.
Possible Pakistan Players:
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
- Usman Khan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Imad Wasim
- Shadab Khan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Mohammad Amir
- Haris Rauf
Canada Team Preview
Shaking off the embarrassment of a defeat to the USA, Pakistan found themselves in a precarious situation once again, failing to chase down a modest 120-run target against India, despite being 73/2 in 12.1 overs. Their slow progress from a strong position resulted in a six-run loss!
After such a poor start to the tournament, morale will be low, but Pakistan boasts a very talented team. If they come into this game and thrash Canada, it wouldn’t be surprising, even if it might not be enough to advance to the Super Eight.
Possible Canada Players:
- Aaron Johnson
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Pargat Singh
- Dilpreet Bajwa
- Nicholas Kirton
- Shreyas Movva (Wicketkeeper)
- Dillon Heyliger
- Saad Bin Zafar (Captain)
- Kaleem Sana
- Junaid Siddiqui
- Jeremy Gordon
Weather Conditions
While there was some rain during Sunday’s India vs. Pakistan cricket team match, the forecast for Tuesday in New York is mostly cloudy with very little chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around the 20-degree mark.
Pitch Conditions for Pakistan vs. Canada
The pitch has improved since its initial degradation before the tournament, but it still shows inconsistent behavior, such as unexpected bounce from a length. Additionally, the outfield is slow and long, so expect more threes and fewer boundaries than usual. A total of 140 by the team batting first could be a winning score.
Key Points
- Pakistan: Needs a win to restore confidence and keep slim hopes alive for advancing.
- Canada: Riding high on confidence after defeating Ireland and aiming for an upset.
Toss Prediction
In New York, the toss decision is straightforward for the captains. The pitch is challenging for batsmen against the new ball, and it improves as the game progresses. Therefore, batting second is preferable, and we predict that both captains will choose to bowl first if they win the toss.
Match Prediction
While the USA garnered the most attention with their victory over Pakistan, and rightfully so, Canada has also made a mark by defeating Ireland and coming close to beating the USA in the opener. However, Pakistan is expected to be too strong for the Canadians in this match. We anticipate that the real Pakistan team, the one that reached the final in 2022, will emerge and secure a win.
We are backing Pakistan to win!
