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Pakistan Faces T20 World Cup Debutants Canada in Group A
In a pivotal match of their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, Babar Azam’s Pakistan will lock horns with T20 World Cup debutants Canada at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium, marking their third fixture in Group A.
Pakistan enters the encounter on the back of two successive losses in the tournament.
Their campaign kicked off with a heart-wrenching defeat to co-hosts USA in a Super Over thriller at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
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Subsequently, Pakistan suffered another setback against arch-rivals India, falling short by a mere 6 runs in New York.
In their quest for redemption, Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam are anticipated to open the innings for Pakistan, with Saim Ayub likely to bat at one-down alongside Fakhar Zaman at no. 4.
However, wicket-keeper batter Usman Khan is expected to be dropped from the squad following a dip in form.
Pakistan’s bowling attack is expected to feature four seamers, including Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Amir, supported by two specialist spinners, Abrar Ahmed, and Imad Wasim, who are likely to play crucial roles during the middle overs.
The match between Pakistan and Canada is scheduled to commence at 7:30 pm PST, with both teams aiming to secure vital points in the fiercely contested Group A.
As anticipation mounts for the showdown, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of this crucial encounter, which holds significant implications for both teams’ progression in the tournament.
