PAK and Canada face-off is one of the more intriguing matches in Group A, both teams looking to improve their net run rate (NRR) and qualify for Round Two.
Pakistan currently leads the NRR table, while Canada sits in fourth. We shall look at their head-to-head records in international cricket.
Canada National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Scorecard
Pakistan defeated Canada by an innings and 107 runs on Tuesday, as per their official scorecard:
Usman Khan scored the winning run for Pakistan after Babar and Fakhar both got out early, leaving Canada a small target to chase – around 20-25 runs more. Pakistan bowlers did an outstanding job in setting up their batsmen; even while losing wickets they maintained disciplined performances and remain on two points with two games left to go.
| Date | Tournament | Venue | Canada Score | Pakistan Score | Result |
| 11 June 2024 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | 106/7 (20 Ov) | 107/3 (17.3 Ov) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
Canada Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Johnson | 52 | 44 |
| Kaleem Sana | 13* | 14 |
| Saad Bin Zafar | 10 | 21 |
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 2/13 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 2/26 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 1/21 |
Pakistan Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 53* | 53 |
| Babar Azam | 33 | 33 |
| Usman Khan | 2* | 1 |
Canada Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Dilon Heyliger | 4 | 2/18 |
| Jeremy Gordon | 4 | 1/17 |
Head to Head record
The PAK vs CAN match will undoubtedly be one of the most intriguing encounters of this tournament, with both sides evenly matched and fighting hard for victory. Pakistan has shown strength with their bowlers but batsmen have had difficulty scoring runs so far.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 62 runs in their sole T20I match in 2008. Salman Butt was top run-scorer with an unstoppable 74-run knock.
Head-to-head records between these teams are not particularly strong. Both have only played each other sparingly internationally, yet have an excellent head-to-head record in T20Is where Pakistan has won all matches against Canada; also winning all four ODI games against them too! Therefore, Pakistan have a higher chance of victory but should not underestimate Canada as they have competed in several World Cups before; their last loss coming against co-hosts USA during their opening match of this tournament.
Predictions
Pakistan must beat Canada if they wish to remain competitive in this tournament and reach the Super Eight stage. Under Babar Azam’s direction, his side must seek redemption after their loss against India; this game presents them with an ideal chance.
On Tuesday, June 11th the match is scheduled to take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York with no rain expected for that day. Batsmen may find the pitch at this stadium difficult, with totals between 100-150 reaching their targets on prior visits here.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will hope to regain their rhythm after starting slowly against India. They shared an opening partnership of 26 runs before Bumrah picked Babar up. After struggling for runs himself, Rizwan was caught off Dillon Heyliger for 31 – adding further strain on Pakistan’s middle order which ultimately collapsed as they couldn’t chase down their target of 243 runs and ultimately lost by 12 runs.
The team overcame an initial slow start against Ireland to post a respectable total of 137 for 7 in 20 overs, led by Nicholas Kirton’s unbeaten 57 off 34 balls to give Canada some hope, yet timely dismissals by Ireland ensured they would fall short of their target and eventually lose.
Pakistan stands a better chance of winning this match due to their superior squad and home advantage; their previous loss against amateur team USA must have left an impactful impression and they may look forward to this game as an opportunity to avenge themselves.
Pakistan are an experienced team boasting some extremely talented players like Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and Iftikhar Ahmad amongst many others. Led by Babar Azam the squad are led by Babar Azam himself with Mohammad Rizwan being their captain while Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and Iftikhar Ahmad being their key players. Additionally their bowlers possess impressive talent which will limit Canada’s run scoring capabilities.
Match 22 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024
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