Canada scored 106/7 in 20 overs, where as Pakistan scored 107/3 in 17.3 overs.
So, finally Pakistan beat Canada by 7 wickets.
Pakistan secures a 7-wicket victory over Canada in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Match Summary: Pakistan clawed their way to a 7-wicket win against Canada, opening their account in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and keeping their qualification hopes alive.
Mohammad Rizwan led the record run-chase at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium with an unbeaten 53, helping Pakistan overhaul the 107-run target with 15 balls to spare.
Key Moments:
The difference: The middle overs Despite aiming for a big win to improve their Net Run Rate, Pakistan struggled to find big hits through the middle overs.
However, a crucial 63-run partnership off 62 balls between Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put Pakistan in a comfortable position to close the contest.
In contrast, Canada scored 10 runs fewer and lost two additional wickets during this phase, preventing them from achieving a late flourish.
At the toss: Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field.
Pakistan included hard-hitting opener Saim Ayub in place of the out-of-form Iftikhar Ahmad.
Canada Innings:
Powerplay: Canada makes a positive start Canada scored 30/2 with a run rate of 5.00, hitting 5 fours and no sixes.
Aaron Johnson started strong with boundaries against Shaheen Afridi.
However, Mohammad Amir dismissed Navneet Dhaliwal, and Shaheen Afridi later dismissed Pargat Singh.
Middle overs: Pakistan bowlers control proceedings Canada reached 47/3 with a run rate of 5.11, hitting no fours but 4 sixes.
Imad Wasim’s direct hit ran out Nicholas Kirton, and Haris Rauf dismissed Shreyas Movva and Ravindrapal Singh cheaply.
Aaron Johnson’s aggressive play kept the scoreboard moving, but he was eventually bowled out by Naseem Shah.
Death overs: Canada lower order puts up a fight Canada added 29/1 with a run rate of 4.80, hitting 2 fours and 1 six.
Saad bin Zafar, Kaleem Sana, and Dillon Heyliger played cautiously, adding valuable runs to reach a competitive, if slightly below-par, total.
Pakistan Innings:
Powerplay: Pakistan starts slow in chase Pakistan scored 28/1 with a run rate of 4.67, hitting 1 four and no sixes.
Despite wayward deliveries from Canada’s bowlers, Pakistan made a cautious start.
Saim Ayub was dismissed after edging to the ‘keeper, and a review for a caught behind against Babar Azam was unsuccessful for Canada.
Middle overs: Babar and Rizwan steady the chase Pakistan reached 57/1 with a run rate of 6.33, hitting 2 fours and 1 six.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan struggled to find boundaries but kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and twos.
The duo added 63 runs for the second wicket before Babar was dismissed.
Death overs: Rizwan ensures Pakistan’s cruise to the target Pakistan scored 22/1 in 2.3 overs with a run rate of 8.8, hitting no fours and 1 six.
Rizwan, despite a scratchy performance, attacked Junaid Siddiqui in the 16th over, hitting an inside-out six through extra cover.
Fakhar Zaman was caught trying to play Jeremy Gordon through the line, but Usman Khan secured the win with a flick towards deep square leg.
Final Score: Pakistan chased down the target with 7 wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.
Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 53 was instrumental in the victory.
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