Pakistan vs Canada in T20 World Cup 2024, Preview, Time, Venue, Squads

Pakistan is set to clash with Canada in a do-or-die encounter on June 11 at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York. This marks only the second time these two teams will face each other, with the first encounter dating back to 2008, where Pakistan emerged victorious in a low-scoring match.

Following a disappointing loss to India, Pakistan finds themselves in a dire situation, sitting at the second last spot of Group A with two defeats in as many games. Conversely, Canada enters the match fresh off a victory against Ireland, currently occupying the third spot on the points table with one win in two matches. 

Looking at the team previews, Pakistan faces a must-win situation to keep their tournament hopes alive. The recent defeat against India exposed their batting vulnerabilities, despite a commendable effort from their bowlers who restricted India to 119 runs. However, the middle-order collapse highlighted concerns over the team's batting lineup, particularly the performances of Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim.

On the other hand, Canada showcased resilience after their initial defeat, clinching a win against Ireland in their previous match. Their batting unit has been in fine form, with notable performances against both Ireland and the USA. 

As the match approaches, all eyes will be on the Babar Azam-led Pakistani side, urging them to display aggressive intent and handle pressure better. With talented players like Saim Ayub waiting on the bench, Pakistan may consider strategic changes to bolster their lineup.

For Canada, the upcoming clash presents an opportunity to continue their momentum and pose a strong challenge to Pakistan. With their batsmen in good form and bowlers like skipper Saad Bin Zafar performing well, Canada aims to capitalize on their recent success.

Scheduled for 7:30 pm (PST), the match promises an exciting battle between bat and ball, with both teams eager to secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup campaign.

Squads:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

Canada: Saad Bin Zafar (c), Aaron Johnson, Ravinderpal Singh, Navneet Dhaliwal, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Jeremy Gordon, Nikhil Dutta, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Rayyankhan Pathan, Junaid Siddiqui, Dilpreet Bajwa, Shreyas Movva, Rishiv Joshi. Reserves: Tajinder Singh, Aaditya Varadharajan, Ammar Khalid, Jatinder Matharu, Parveen Kumar