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Pakistan vs Canada, Match 22 Match Summary

PAK vs CAN, 2024 - T20 Summary

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Match 22, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York , Jun 11, 2024
107/3 (17.3/20)
106/7 (20.0/20)
Pakistan beat Canada by 7 wickets
CAN 106/7
Bat Top Batsmen
52 (44)
  • 4x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 118.18SR
Kaleem Sana
Kaleem Sana
13 (14)
  • 0x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 92.85SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.25
4
OVERS
13/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
PAK 107/3
Bat Top Batsmen
53 (53)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 100SR
33 (33)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 100SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 4.85
3.3
OVERS
17/1
R/W
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Right then, Pakistan are finally up and running in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup but have they left it a bit too late? Only time will tell. Next up, the action continues in the tournament with a couple of exciting matches. First up, it will be Sri Lanka taking on Nepal in Florida and that contest will begin on Wednesday, 12 June at 5 am IST (11.30 pm GMT) and then Australia will take on Namibia in Antigua beginning at 6 am IST (12.30 am GMT). You can join us a lot sooner though for the build-up of both those games. Till then, take care and goodbye!
The Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam says it's a good win and credits the boys. Says they bowled well in the Powerplay and adds once you get a good start with the ball, you can always capitalise on it further. Says that the NRR was in their mind and they aimed to finish it before 14 overs but the pitch made it a bit difficult as it was a two-paced wicket. Further adds that they will go with the same mindset for their last game and adds the pitch conditions are much improved in the Caribbean as compared to these tracks.
Saad Bin Zafar, the captain of Canada says that the result is a bit disappointing and they wanted to play a positive brand of cricket but it was a difficult wicket to bat early on and reckons they were 25 runs short. Mentions that the opposition bowlers bowled well and they need early wickets to penetrate the middle order which didn't happen. Adds that facing high-quality sides is a learning curve for them and applauds Aaron Johnson for his innings and reckons that the run out of Nicholas Kirton was crucial as well.
Mohammad Amir is the Player of the Match. He says he is really pleased with the performance and says as a bowler you need to adapt according to the conditions and got the success. Says he hit the right areas and got the desired success. Adds as a professional, you need to be ready for any situations. Says the plan was clear to set them up, and bring the ball back in which he succeeded. Ends up by saying it was an important win and another one just might help them for Super 8.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field first even after seeing a total being defended in the previous two games here but it was a fresh pitch and Pakistan wanted to make the best use of it. Shaheen Afridi was far from his best yet again and it was Mohammad Amir who starred in the early stages of the innings with the ball after which a wayward Haris Rauf put together a few top deliveries and got a couple of quick wickets. The big moment was the run out of in-form Nicholas Kirton and Canada couldn't kick on. The big man, Aaron Johnson though played some delightful shots and powered the ball over the fence multiple times to notch up a fifty and propel Canada over 100 runs. Both teams will now have their eyes on the India vs USA clash as that could decide the fate of this group.
Canada are now in the same boat as Pakistan with just one win from 3 and with a game left to play. Their bowlers though were pretty solid throughout but simply could take enough wickets at the start of the chase. Jeremy Gordon bowled a lovely spell upfront whereas Kaleem Sana was a bit off-color and it was Dilon Heyliger who used his height well and got that uneven bounce going and picked up a couple of wickets. The spinners didn't do much damage and were dealt with quite easily by Pakistan and in the end, Canada were about 15 runs or so short on this demanding pitch.
A win alas for Pakistan and a pretty comfortable one at that as well. However, there were still signs of nervousness given how the previous two games panned out and Pakistan will feel they could have won the game quicker and improved that net run rate which might be crucial when the time comes. Needing 107 for the win, Pakistan started decently with a new opening duo and Saim Ayub tried to play a few positive strokes. However, he soon fell and Pakistan had a sluggish Powerplay overall. The two stalwarts, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan stitched together a vital stand and there were glimpses of some aggression from the skipper but it just didn't come off as he would have wanted. Babar got out with 24 runs still required but Rizwan stayed on and brought up a half-century. Fakhar Zaman came in and walked back with just 3 runs required after which Usman Khan came in and hit the winning runs.
Over 17.3 : 107/3
4 Runs
  • 117.1
  • W 17.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 217.3
U. Khan
2 (1)
M. Rizwan
53 (53)
J. Gordon
3.3-0-17-1
17.3
2
Jeremy Gordon To Usman Khan
DONE AND DUSTED! PAKISTAN WIN BY 7 WICKETS AND FINALLY GET THOSE TWO CRUCIAL POINTS ON THE BOARD. Angles it into the pads, on a fuller length, Usman Khan flicks it through widish mid-wicket for a brace and finishes off things positively for Pakistan. Also, quite interestingly, this is the highest run chase at this venue. Pakistan with this win have just saved themselves from a huge embarrassment and also their hopes that were swinging on a knife's edge.
17.3
wd
Jeremy Gordon To Usman Khan
WIDE! Banged short in length, down leg, Usman Khan leaves. Wide called.
Usman Khan is the new man in.
17.2
W
Jeremy Gordon To Fakhar Zaman OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Just a consolation wicket for Canada! Jeremy Gordon bowls it outside off on a shade fuller length, Fakhar Zaman goes for a big slash over covers but slices it up in the air. The ball spoons over backward point where the substitute fielder, Dilpreet Bajwa in the deep backtracks and takes an excellent grab.
17.1
1
Jeremy Gordon To Mohammad Rizwan
Over the wicket, slower one outside off, Mohammad Rizwan skips down the track, swings wildly at it, but inside edges it towards deep square leg for a single.
Over 17 : 103/2
7 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 316.6
M. Rizwan
52 (52)
F. Zaman
4 (5)
D. Heyliger
4-0-18-2
16.6
3
Dilon Heyliger To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller in length, on the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan gets ahead and tucks it with the wrists through mid-wicket and hustles for the third, and gets home in time. Excellent running. Also, Rizwan completes his 50. A hard-earned one but an effective one. Just 4 needed off the last 18 balls.
16.5
1
Dilon Heyliger To Fakhar Zaman
Slants it across off from over the wicket, on a length and outside off, Fakhar Zaman slashes it on the up towards deep extra cover for a single. 100 up for Pakistan!
16.4
1
Dilon Heyliger To Mohammad Rizwan
Short in length, on the top of off, Rizwan pulls it along the ground towards deep square leg for a single.
16.3
1
Dilon Heyliger To Fakhar Zaman
Into the single digit now. Fuller in length, outside off, Fakhar Zaman loses the grip of his one hand and shovels it out with one hand towards deep backward point for a single. 9 needed off 21.
16.2
0
Dilon Heyliger To Fakhar Zaman
On a fuller length, outside off, Fakhar Zaman goes to swipe it across but misses out on the connection.
16.1
1
Dilon Heyliger To Mohammad Rizwan
Fires in on a fuller length, on the pads, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it firmly through the right of the bowler for a single.
Over 16 : 96/2
11 Runs
  • 615.1
  • 215.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
M. Rizwan
47 (49)
F. Zaman
2 (2)
J. Siddiqui
3-0-28-0
15.6
1
Junaid Siddiqui To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up leg-spinner outside off, and fuller in length, Mohammad Rizwan drives it through cover-point along the ground for a single to end the over. 11 needed now off 24 balls remaining.
15.5
1
Junaid Siddiqui To Fakhar Zaman
Leg-break, outside off on a length, Fakhar Zaman goes deep inside the crease and knocks it in front of covers for another quick single.
15.4
1
Junaid Siddiqui To Mohammad Rizwan
Over the wicket, slower, fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan lunges forward and gently drives it in front of covers for a quick single.
15.3
0
Junaid Siddiqui To Mohammad Rizwan
Pushed through fuller and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to the off side on the front foot.
15.2
2
Junaid Siddiqui To Mohammad Rizwan
At the stumps, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and works this one towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
15.1
6
Junaid Siddiqui To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Rizwan shows an intent of hurry now! Junaid Siddiqui lands this one on off, and turns it away from a fuller length, Mohammad Rizwan skips down the track staying leg side of the ball, and lofts it inside out over deep extra cover for a maximum.
Over 15 : 85/2
4 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 214.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
M. Rizwan
37 (44)
F. Zaman
1 (1)
D. Heyliger
3-0-11-2
14.6
1
Dilon Heyliger To Mohammad Rizwan
One more to end a successful over for Dilon Heyliger and Canada. Length ball, slanting it in from middle, Mohammad Rizwan leans on and pushes it away wide of mid on for a single. 22 needed now off 30 balls.
14.5
1
Dilon Heyliger To Fakhar Zaman
Good length around the top of off stump, Fakhar Zaman gets on the front foot and taps it away in front of covers for an easy single.
Fakhar Zaman is in at number 4.
14.4
W
Dilon Heyliger To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Beautiful take from Shreyas Movva behind the stumps again and Babar Azam gets nicked off whilst trying to be too cheeky. Just back of a length and angling in from a tight line around the off stump. Babar goes on the back foot and looks to run the ball fine and pretty late but ends up getting it off the face of the bat and down to the right of the keeper who springs across and pouches it brilliantly.
14.3
0
Dilon Heyliger To Babar Azam
Back of a length and over the stumps, Babar Azam goes hard at this one as well but ends up misucing the ball completely and ends up hitting himself on the body with the bat.
17 OV
7 Runs
D. Heyliger to M. Rizwan F. Zaman
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 316.6
16 OV
11 Runs
J. Siddiqui to M. Rizwan F. Zaman
  • 615.1
  • 215.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
4 Runs
D. Heyliger to B. Azam F. Zaman M. Rizwan
  • 014.1
  • 214.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
5 Runs
Bin Zafar to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 213.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
8 Runs
K. Sana to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 212.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
Bin Zafar to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
D. Heyliger to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
11 Runs
J. Siddiqui to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 69.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
7 Runs
Bin Zafar to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
6 Runs
J. Siddiqui to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
7 Runs
Bin Zafar to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 26.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
7 Runs
J. Gordon to M. Rizwan
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 25.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
2 Runs
D. Heyliger to M. Rizwan S. Ayub B. Azam
  • 14.1
  • W 4.2
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
J. Gordon to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 23.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
5 Runs
K. Sana to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 22.6
2 OV
1 Runs
J. Gordon to M. Rizwan
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
8 Runs
K. Sana to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 5 WD 0.3
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 20.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat Canada by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mohammad Amir
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Sam Nogajski (AUS)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Canada 106/7 in 20.0 overs
  • A Johnson 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 39 balls (4x4) (4x6)
  • A Johnson dropped on 45 by F Zaman in 11.5 overs
  • Drinks: Canada 55/5 in 10.0 overs
  • Canada 50/3 in 7.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Canada 30/2
  • M Rizwan 29th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 52 balls (2x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 100/2 in 16.5 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 49 balls between M Rizwan (24) and B Azam (24)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 59/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 9.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 28/1
  • Referral 1 (4.6 ovs): CAN against B Azam (Caught) Unsuccessful (CAN: 1, PAK: 2)
  • S Ayub dropped on 5 by N Dhaliwal in 3.5 overs
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