Pakistan Clinches Victory Against Canada In T20 World Cup 2024 Encounter
Pakistan secured a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign by defeating Canada by seven wickets. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan's bowlers restricted Canada to 106/7 in 20 overs. Aaron Johnson was the standout performer for Canada, scoring 52 runs, but the rest of the lineup struggled against Pakistan's disciplined attack. Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf were the key bowlers, each taking two wickets.
In response, Pakistan chased down the target with ease, thanks largely to Mohammad Rizwan's steady 53-run knock. Captain Babar Azam contributed 33 runs, and Fakhar Zaman, along with Usman Khan, ensured Pakistan reached 107/3 in 17.3 overs.
- Man of the Match: Mohammad Rizwan - 53 runs
Mohammad Rizwan | Man of the Match: "As a batsman, you have to adapt to any conditions. I was just trying to stay focused and play my game. The conditions were challenging, but I knew if I could anchor the innings, we could chase this target. Much needed win, we've to win the next match and then who knows?"
Babar Azam | Pakistan captain: "Good for us. We needed this win. Credit to the team. We started well and took wickets with the new ball. We had NRR on the back of the mind. The first six overs are very crucial here. You assess after six overs. Then we tried to take on the spinners. We are going to go with the same mindset. The conditions at Florida should be better from here as well. I got out to the same shot. So, I was angry. I still try my level best."
Saad Bin Zafar | Canada captain: "Was a bit disappointing. The wicket was difficult to bat on. The Pakistani bowlers bowled well. We were about 25-30 short. We needed to get some early wickets. We don't get to play high calibre teams. Johnson played well. Kirton's run-out was crucial. Lot of positives to take from this game."
PAK vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2024 Match 21 Stats
- Most 50+ scores as an opener in T20Is
- 30 - Mohammad Rizwan (71 inns)*
- 30 - Rohit Sharma (118 inns)
- 28 - Babar Azam (84 inns)
- 27 - David Warner (98 inns)
- Most 50+ scores for PAK in T20 WCs
- 5 - Babar Azam
- 5 - Mohammad Rizwan*
- 3 - Shoaib Malik
- 3 - Kamran Akmal
- 3 - Umar Akmal
- Slowest fifty in T20 World Cup (by balls faced)
- 52 - Mohammad Rizwan vs CAN, New York, 2024*
- 50 - David Miller vs NED, New York, 2024
- 49 - Devon Smith vs BAN, Jo'burg, 2007
- 49 - David Hussey vs ENG, Barbados, 2010
- Rizwan & Saim Ayub as an opening pair
- Inns: 9
- Runs: 118
- Avg: 13.11
- RR: 6.61
- HS: 33
- Highest scores batting first in New York
- 52 - Aaron Johnson vs PAK*
- 49 - Nicholas Kirton vs IRE
- 46 - Heinrich Klaasen vs BAN
- Lowest totals against PAK in T20 WCs
- 91/9 by NED, Perth, 2022
- 93 by NED, Lord's, 2009
- 99 by NZ, The Oval, 2009
- 106/7 by CAN, New York, 2024*
- Lowest first innings total for Canada (T20I) li >
- 80 vs NEP , AL Amerat , 2022 li >
- 91 vs KEN , Belfast , 2008 li >
- 106 /8 vs IRE , Dubai , 2012 li >
- 106 /7 vs PAK , New York , 2024 * li > ul >
- Most50 + scores for Canada in T20Is strong > li >
- 8 - Aaron Johnson * li >
- 7 - Navneet Dhaliwal li >
- 4 - Rayyan Pathan li > ul >
- Fastestto100 T20I wickets(by matches) strong > li >
- 53 - Rashid Khan li >
- 63 - W Hasaranga li >
- 71 - Haris Rauf * li >
- 72 - Mark Adair li >
- 72 - Bilal Khan li > ul > ul >
Statistics courtesy : Cricbuzz em > p >
Story first published: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 1:51 [GST]
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