Pakistan vs Canada Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024
Babar Azam’s Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl against Saad bin Zafar’s Canada in a must-win match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York on Tuesday. Pakistan needs a win by a significant margin to stay in contention for the next round. They must also beat Ireland on Sunday and hope other results favor them. The manner of Pakistan’s recent loss against India has left fans and former cricketers frustrated. Former captain Wasim Akram has called for significant changes to the team.
Meanwhile, Canada enters the match with a win over Ireland and will fancy their chances against Pakistan, who have suffered consecutive defeats. The last time Pakistan and Canada faced off in a T20 match was in 2008, where Pakistan won by 35 runs.
Live Score Updates
CAN 29/1 in 5 overs Mohammad Amir continues with a sharp delivery towards the off-stump. Pargat Singh leans forward for a firm push but is beaten. Amir continues to trouble the batters with angled deliveries. A bouncer to Aaron Johnson results in a dot ball. An excellent over from Amir, conceding just one run.
CAN 28/1 in 4 overs Naseem Shah shapes one away and Johnson slaps the ball over point for FOUR. Johnson mistimes but gets two runs over cover. Naseem follows with a firm bouncer, ducked by Johnson. A thick outside-edge from Johnson results in a single. Pargat Singh gets off the mark with an inside-edge behind square for one run.
: CAN 20/1 in 3 overs Mohammad Amir replaces Shaheen Afridi. Dhaliwal leans into a drive through cover for FOUR. Amir moves the ball away from a straighter line, nearly squaring up Dhaliwal. Amir then shapes one in sharply, Dhaliwal gets his bat down just in time. Amir to Dhaliwal, OUT! Amir finds the perfect line to knock over the middle-stump.
CAN 16/0 in 2 overs Naseem Shah starts with a wide. Johnson scythes the ball over point for FOUR. A quick bumper is left on length by Johnson. Naseem skids the ball past the outside-edge, jubilantly expecting a wicket. Rizwan and Babar turn down a review. Naseem continues to lure Johnson outside off with the movement but Johnson leaves it. Naseem finishes with a fuller delivery that straightens past the off-stump.
CAN 11/0 in 1 over Shaheen Afridi shapes the ball in with a full-toss, Johnson clips it through mid-wicket for FOUR. Another low full-toss is dug out past mid-off for FOUR. Johnson drills another ball past mid-off for two runs. Shaheen attacks the stumps with a length delivery, Johnson taps it out to cover. Shaheen strays to the pad, conceding a leg-bye.
National Anthems and Playing XIs
Pakistan vs Canada Live Score: Game on Aaron Johnson and Navneet Dhaliwal walk out for Canada as Shaheen Afridi takes the new ball. Babar Azam and Saad Bin Zafar lead their respective sides out for the national anthems. Pakistan Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (w), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir Canada Playing XI: Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (w), Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Junaid Siddiqui, Jeremy Gordon
Key Moments and Player Performances
As the game progresses, key performances include:
- Mohammad Amir’s Bowling: Amir’s early breakthrough by removing Navneet Dhaliwal.
- Aaron Johnson’s Batting: Johnson’s quick runs off Shaheen Afridi’s bowling.
- Naseem Shah’s Spell: Naseem’s consistent line and length troubling Canadian batsmen.
Match Context and Strategy
Pakistan, having lost back-to-back matches, faces a must-win situation. They need to win by a large margin to boost their net run rate. On the other hand, Canada, buoyed by their win over Ireland, aims to continue their momentum. Utilize the first six overs to make early breakthroughs. Depends on experienced bowlers like Amir and Shaheen to restrict Canada to a low score. Capitalize on the powerplay, with Johnson and Dhaliwal aiming to set a strong foundation.
Previous Encounters and Historical Significance
The last encounter between these teams in a T20 match was in 2008, with Pakistan emerging victorious. This historical context adds an extra layer of excitement as Canada looks to avenge their previous loss. Former cricketers and analysts emphasize the importance of early wickets and disciplined bowling for Pakistan. They also highlight the potential of Canadian batsmen to cause an upset.
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