T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table: India Tops Group A With Win Over Ireland

India commenced their T20 World Cup 2024 journey with a decisive eight-wicket victory over Ireland in New York on June 5. This win places India at the top of Group A, sharing the lead with the USA, who defeated Canada in the tournament's opening match earlier this week.

The next Group A match sees Pakistan taking on Canada in Dallas on June 6 at 9 PM IST. Pakistan, traditionally strong in cricket, aims to assert their dominance, while Canada looks to create an upset.

The Pakistani team has faced challenges leading up to the tournament, with rain in Dallas affecting their practice sessions and forcing them to use indoor facilities, which has impacted their preparation.

Their recent form has been inconsistent, with mixed results in the T20I series against Ireland and England. Additionally, the injury to all-rounder Imad Wasim has been a setback, despite his experience in US and Caribbean conditions.

The opening pair of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam remains Pakistan's key strength, but the middle and lower order have struggled for form, with players like Saim Ayub, Azam Khan, and Shadab Khan not performing up to expectations.

Canada enters this match with confidence after showing resilience in recent performances, including a victory over the USA that demonstrated their ability to handle challenging situations.

Aaron Jones has been a standout performer for Canada, and his capability to handle both pace and spin will be crucial against Pakistan's bowling attack. With no injury concerns, Canada is expected to field an unchanged XI, hoping to use their familiarity with the venue to their advantage.