The 2024 T20 World Cup is in full swing, and Match 21 will see Pakistan and Canada facing off at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This marks the third consecutive day of action at this venue.
Pakistan has got off to a horrendous start in the competition after being decimated by the USA and India in nail-biters. They are languishing below in the Group A table and will have to win their remaining matches to increase their Super Eight chances.
On the other hand, Canada have played out of their skin and shown that they possess the courage to compete on the world stage. Despite falling short against the USA in the curtain raiser, they bounced back against Ireland to ensure a couple of points under their name. 
With both teams gearing up for valuable two points, let us quickly analyze the pitch report, top players, head-to-head stats, and match prediction for this encounter.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Nassau County Cricket Club in New York has received harsh criticism for providing inadequate guidance to hitters. Pacers typically get early movement, and the inconsistent bounce off the strip aids bowlers for an extended period. The spinners also receive moderate movement, although the hitters have struggled at this place.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won bowling first: 2
Average 1st innings Score: 104
Average 2nd innings Score: 102
Highest total recorded: 137/7 (20 Overs) by CAN vs IRE
Lowest total recorded: 77 (19.1 Overs) by SL vs RSA
PAK vs CAN Head-to-Head
Canada and Pakistan have played just one match together in T20Is. The encounter took centre stage in 2008, with the Pakistani side clinching a 35-run win over the North American nation.
PAK vs CAN Top Players Predictions
Nicholas Kirton (CAN): The middle order batter is used to these conditions and slammed 100 runs in two innings. The Barbados-bred cricketer represented the Jamaica Tallawahs earlier in the Caribbean Premier League and was also a part of the West Indies U19 side due to his talent. Kirton is currently the leading run-getter for Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK): One of the best players in low-scoring totals, Mohammad Rizwan showcased his skills against India before getting bemused by a Jasprit Bumrah corker. Rizwan can adapt to conditions and will be key in a must-win game against Canada.
Naseem Shah (PAK): The young gun bowled brilliantly in Pakistan’s latest encounter against India and claimed a three-fer. He also struck a couple of fours at the fag end before the equation was out of control. Naseem can be brilliant with the new ball and can bowl under pressure, too.
PAK vs CAN Hit or Miss Prediction
Dillon Heyliger (CAN): The all-rounder has been talking with the ball lately. Heyliger scalped a four-for against Nepal in the DT20 and followed it up with three scalps from two matches in the T20 World Cup. The 34-year-old is their leading wicket-taker in the mega-event.
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PAK vs CAN Conditions-based Predictions
- The Pacers tend to succeed more often here.
- There has been a sudden low bounce in the last couple of games in New York.
- The batters must rotate the strike and find periodic boundaries on a sluggish outfield.
PAK vs CAN Match Predictions
Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are a strong pair at the top of the batting order and can have a better opening stand than Canada (1.34). Also, the pitch favours the bowlers; hence, the total number of wickets in the match may climb above 13.5 (1.88). Also, Babar Azam has a good record against non-Test playing nations, and one can expect him to score over 27.5 (1.85) runs in the encounter.
PAK vs CAN Winner Predictions
Canada has the best chance to further demoralize a grief-stricken Pakistani side. Although Pakistan is a formidable side on paper, Canada has shown they will not get bogged down in the tournament. The odds…
