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Commentary
In a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, Pakistan secured a much-needed victory against Canada by seven wickets.
Pakistan's decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off as their bowlers restricted Canada to 106/7 in 20 overs. Canada's innings was anchored by Aaron Johnson, who top-scored with 52 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against Pakistan's disciplined bowling attack.
Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf were particularly effective, taking two wickets each.
Rizwan Leads Steady Chase
Chasing a modest target, Pakistan's innings was steady, if not spectacular. Mohammad Rizwan was the star of the chase, scoring 53 runs. His composed knock ensured that Pakistan remained on track throughout their innings.
Captain Babar Azam contributed 33 runs before being dismissed, while Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan finished off the chase with ease. Despite some hiccups, Pakistan reached the target in 17.3 overs, ending at 107/3.
Pakistan Keep Tournament Hopes Alive
The victory keeps Pakistan's hopes alive in the tournament, with Rizwan's performance being a highlight. His well-paced innings provided the backbone for the chase, allowing Pakistan to achieve the highest successful chase at this ground.
The match also saw disciplined bowling performances from both teams, but Pakistan's experience and composure in the chase proved to be the difference. Overall, it was a professional performance by Pakistan, who now look forward to their next match, hoping to maintain their winning momentum and advance further in the tournament.
Jeremy Gordon to Usman Khan. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs. Pakistan secure their first victory in the tournament defeating Canada by seven wickets. After a below par effort from the batters Canada's bowlers could not trouble Pakistan and Babar and Rizwan guided their team to victory. Dillon Heyliger took two wickets for Canada, but it wasn't enough. Pakistan now have to wait on other results to see if they're qualification hopes stay alive. Mohammad Amir is the Player of the Match.
Wide Jeremy Gordon to Usman Khan. Short, middle stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Movva.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Jeremy Gordon to Fakhar Zaman. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point. In the air and taken.
Jeremy Gordon to Mohammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Dilon Heyliger to Mohammad Rizwan. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Dilon Heyliger to Fakhar Zaman. Length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.
Dilon Heyliger to Mohammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Dilon Heyliger to Fakhar Zaman. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run.
Dilon Heyliger to Fakhar Zaman. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Movva.
Dilon Heyliger to Mohammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Junaid Siddiqui to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dhaliwal.
Junaid Siddiqui to Fakhar Zaman. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Zafar.
Junaid Siddiqui to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Zafar.
Junaid Siddiqui to Mohammad Rizwan. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Junaid Siddiqui to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump down the track working, to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Dhaliwal.
SIX! Junaid Siddiqui to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Dilon Heyliger to Mohammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Dilon Heyliger to Fakhar Zaman. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Rehman.
OUT! Caught. Dilon Heyliger to Babar Azam. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed, caught by Movva. Skipper departs cheaply.
Dilon Heyliger to Babar Azam. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, bottom edge in the air uncontrolled back to bowler for no runs.
Dilon Heyliger to Babar Azam. Full toss, middle stump backing away driving, well timed to long off for 2 runs, run save by Singh, fielded by Rehman.
Dilon Heyliger to Babar Azam. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, shy attempt by Singh, fielded by Movva.
Saad Bin Zafar to Mohammad Rizwan. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Saad Bin Zafar to Mohammad Rizwan. Stock length ball, to leg down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Saad Bin Zafar to Babar Azam. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Heyliger.
Saad Bin Zafar to Mohammad Rizwan. Stock length ball, to leg down the track working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Saad Bin Zafar to Mohammad Rizwan. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Singh.
Saad Bin Zafar to Babar Azam. Stock length ball, middle stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Kaleem Sana to Babar Azam. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
FOUR! Kaleem Sana to Babar Azam. Back of a length, down leg side down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Played through the gap.
Pakistan will be taking on Canada in their third match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Tuesday, June 11. The match 22 of the tournament will start at 8:00 PM IST.
Pakistan are in deep trouble after losing their first game. They need to win their first match, and hope the results of a few other matches to benefit them and their Net Run Rate (NRR).
Canada lost their first game against the USA but bounced back to beat Canada. The pumped up team must surely be fancying the chance to beat Pakistan well. Their neighbours did it against the Men in Green, and they would also look to repeat the feat, and make Group A points table even more interesting.
PAK vs CAN: Predicted Playing 11
PAK Predicted Playing 11 vs CAN: Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmad, Imad Wasim/Azam Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf
CAN Predicted Playing 11 vs PAK: Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Dilpreet Bajwa, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva, Dillon Heylinger, Saad bin Zafar, Junai Siddiqui, Jeremy Gordon, Kaleem Sana
PAK vs CAN: Head-to-head
Pakistan and Canada have played just one T20I match against each other till date. The match played in 2008 saw a Shoaib ma Malik-led Pakistan beat Canada by 35 runs.