Among the 22 players – who will emerge as the standout performer? Can Pakistan come back to winning ways or will Canada add salt to the wounds of the Men in Green?
PAK vs CAN Match Prediction: Can Pakistan gather some momentum and end their continuing horrors in the T20 World Cup? Can their ‘Qudrat ka Nizam’ come into play like it did in last edition? Their redemption can begin when they face Canada tonight (June 11)! This Group A match holds significant importance for the Men in Green, who need a win to stay in contention for the next round. While Pakistan enters with their backs against the wall, Canada will be brimming with confidence after their victory over Ireland. Let’s delve into some predictions for this intriguing clash.
Pakistan vs Canada – Who will win?
On paper, Pakistan is the clear favorite. They boast a much stronger team with star players in Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan. Having already played one match in New York, Pakistan’s pacers would certainly be forced to reckoned with. They frustrated India by restricting them to 119 and will look to repeat their bowling heroics.
However, Canada shouldn’t be underestimated. They displayed grit and determination in their win against Ireland, and their bowling attack, led by the experienced pacers Dillon Heyliger and Junaid Siddiqui , can be a handful.
Match Prediction: While Pakistan are heavily favored, they can’t afford complacency. If they play to their potential, they should be able to secure a convincing victory.
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Toss Prediction
Predicting the toss is a matter of chance. The Nassau County pitch might offered some assistance to teams chasing later in the innings in the initial match. However, the trend in last three games have been that chasing has been extremely difficult. Hence, teams winning the toss would like to bat first. Canada are yet to win a toss in this tournament, can the laws of average can see them putting Pakistan to field first.
Who will score the most runs in the PAK vs CAN tie?
Pakistan’s batting lineup looked in shambles in the clash against India. While the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakhar Zaman are all capable of scoring big runs, they need to form a set plan. Canada, on the other hand, will rely on Nicholas Kirton, who impressed with a brilliant 49 runs in the previous match.
After facing a lot of flak in the last two games, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam would be determined to prove a point. If he negotiates the early period where the ball swings and seam, the modern-day great can derail the Canadian bowling attack.
Who will take the most wickets in the PAK vs CAN tie?
Both teams have potent bowling attacks. Pakistan’s pace duo of Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah will be looking to exploit any weakness in the Canadian batting lineup. Even Haris Rauf bowled exceptionally against India. Canada, in turn, will depend on Kaleem Sana and Jeremy Gordon.
On a juicy track for the pacers, Naseem Shah should be an ideal contender to wreak havoc against Canada. He bowled phenomenally against Rohit Sharma and Co. and be amongst wickets again on Tuesday.
This Pakistan-Canada encounter can be an exciting battle. While Pakistan is the clear favorites, Canada has the potential to spring a surprise. The team that handles pressure better and executes their skills on a difficult Nassau surface will emerge victorious.
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