The round-robin stage of the fourth edition of Global T20 is done and dusted, with the event now entering its final phase. The playoff round is set to commence on August 9, with the Brampton Wolves and Montreal Tigers clashing to secure their place in the grand finale.
The Montreal Tigers were the standout team among the six, finishing at the top of the league table. They won four and lost one of their seven outings, with two matches washed out due to rain.
On the other hand, the David Warner-led Brampton Wolves finished second on the points table with nine points from seven games. They won four and lost two in the league stage, with one match washed out due to rain. 
With both sides eyeing their place in the grand finale, let’s delve into the pitch report, stats, probable playing xi, match prediction, and top players of this enthralling contest.
CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Report
CAA Centre has proven to be a bowling paradise in the Global T20 event, with both pacers and spinners getting ample support from the surface. The batters need to settle on the crease properly before going for big shots, and strike rotation should be the primary role for them.
CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 45
Matches won batting first: 13
Matches won bowling first: 32
Average 1st innings Score: 121
Average 2nd innings Score: 120
Highest total recorded: 198/6 (20 overs) By Brampton Wolves vs Surrey Jaguars
Lowest total recorded: 52/10 (11.1 overs) By Toronto Nationals vs Montreal Tigers
MON vs BRW: Probable Playing XIs
Montreal Tigers: Dilpreet Bajwa, Tim Seifert (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Lynn (c), Ashton Agar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Manenti, Kaleem Sana, Zahoor Khan, Corbin Bosch
Brampton Wolves: David Warner (c), Aaron Johnson, Kobe Herft, George Munsey (wk), Beau Webster, Nick Hobson, Jack Jarvis, Akhil Kumar, Andrew Tye, Thomas Draca, Abhijai Mansingh
Global T20: MON vs BRW Top Players Predictions
Dilpreet Bajwa (MON): The 23-year-old batter is the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Global T20, amassing 206 runs in six innings. He is the only batter to have smashed a century in this edition of the Global T20. The right-hander will play a key role for the Tigers in the top order in this contest.
Thomas Draca (BRW): The right-arm pacer is the second-highest wicket-taker in the Global T20 2024, with 11 wickets in five innings. Once again, the onus will be on him to dismantle the opposition with his impressive bowling and help his side emerge victorious.
Azmatullah Omarzai (MON): The Afghan all-rounder is a valuable asset for the Montreal Tigers and has consistently delivered in the ongoing Global T20. He has taken ten wickets in four innings, with his best figures being 4/21 against the Brampton Wolves. The 24-year-old has also played crucial knocks with the bat on this tricky pitch. He will aim to continue his impressive form in the playoffs.
MON vs BRW Hit or Miss Prediction
David Warner (BRW): The Australian player has been out of form in the Global T20, scoring just 90 runs in six innings. However, Australians are known as big-match players, and if Warner gets going, he can dismantle any bowling attack. The Wolves skipper is expected to make an impact in this crucial clash.
MON vs BRW Conditions-based Predictions
- Batting won’t be easy at this venue
- Bowling first should be a good choice
- A total of over 140 runs would be a good score
MON vs BRW Match Predictions
Pacers are likely to get assistance with the new ball, so both the Brampton Wolves and Montreal Tigers might lose their first wicket inside 15.5 runs (1.85) and 17.5 runs (1.85), respectively, in this contest. The total wickets in this contest are expected to surpass 13.5 (1.67). The Odds.
MON vs BRW Winner Prediction
Both sides have performed well in the league stage, so an engrossing contest is expected. The team bowling first in this match has a higher probability of prevailing.
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