India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Here’s all you need to know about the team news, pitch report, weather, predicted playing XIs and the chance of winning of both the teams.
India is poised to face Canada in their final group-stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Having already secured their place in the Super 8 stages, Rohit Sharma’s team is expected to use this opportunity to test their bench strength in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. However, the match might be disrupted by rain, as the ground experienced significant rainfall on Friday, with more forecasted overnight. India will be cautious about potential injuries on a wet outfield if the game proceeds.
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India’s fast bowling lineup has been impressive, with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh performing well in the past three matches. Axar Patel has also shown his prowess with both bat and ball. As the tournament progresses to the Caribbean islands, the team management hopes for strong performances from veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja.
This match marks the first T20I encounter between India and Canada. Both teams will aim to finish their group-stage campaign on a high note.
India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Team News
Canada enters the match following a loss to Pakistan, despite a notable batting performance by Aaron Johnson. India might opt to rotate their squad, possibly bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for either Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel, and Yuzvendra Chahal could replace Jasprit Bumrah, who has played three consecutive matches on the challenging New York pitch.
India vs Canada: Pitch and Weather Report
There is a 55 percent chance of rain affecting the game on Saturday, with 0.7 mm of rainfall expected during match hours, in addition to the overnight rain. The groundstaff will face a tough task in preparing the field, which lacks the advanced drainage systems seen in venues like M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
If the match proceeds, early overs may see some swing for the bowlers, but the pitch is likely to favor batsmen as the game progresses.
India vs Canada: Predicted Playing XIs
India Predicted XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
Canada Predicted XI:
- Aaron Johnson
- Navneet Dhaliwal
- Pargat Singh
- Nicholas Kirton
- Shreyas Movva (wk)
- Ravinderpal Singh
- Saad Bin Zafar (c)
- Dillon Heyliger
- Kaleem Sana
- Junaid Siddiqui
- Jeremy Gordon
India vs Canada: Who Will Win?
India is the clear favorite to win this match. Canada, not accustomed to facing world-class bowling, is expected to struggle against India’s strong bowling attack.