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August 6, 2024

Global T20: Afghanistan fans in support for Bangla Tigers Mississauga

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We are down to the last few games in the fourth edition of the Global T20 Canada. Although the four teams to make the playoffs are finalized, the Brampton Wolves will take on the Bangla Tigers Mississauga at the CAA Centre, Brampton, in match 20 of the ensuing edition.

The Wolves have played six matches so far and are in the second position with eight points from four wins. Meanwhile, the Mississaugas have the same points but are positioned below their upcoming opponents due to a low net run rate. The winner of the game will get the luxury of finishing in the top two and play Qualifier 1 against the Montreal Tigers.

Before the clash, let us quickly look at the probable playing, match prediction, pitch report and top players for the particular Global T20 encounter.

CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Report

The chasing side has started to win most games in recent times, completely opposite to what transpired at the initial half of the Global T20. The wicket tends to be slower, so attacking during the powerplay is one way to score quickly. The pacers are taking several wickets, and the spinners are also benefiting due to the constant wear and tear of the pitch. Batting is difficult and a smart approach needs to be adapted for survival.

CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Stats

Total Matches: 19 (GT20 2024)
Matches won batting first: 8
Matches won bowling first: 9
N/A: 2
Average 1st innings Score: 145
Average 2nd innings Score: 117

BW vs BTM Probable Playing XI

Brampton Wolves: Kobe Herft, David Warner (c), Jack Jarvis, Beau Webster, George Munsey (wk), Nick Hobson, Aaron Johnson, Akhil Kumar, Andrew Tye, Thomas Draca, Abhijai Mansingh

Bangla Tigers Mississauga: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Muhammad Waseem, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Rayyan Pathan, David Wiese, Gurpal Sidhu, Ali Khan, Shoriful Islam, Dillon Heyliger

BW vs BTM Top Players Predictions

David Wiese (BTM): The Namibian all-rounder has excelled with both bat and ball in the ongoing Global T20. Wiese has scalped nine wickets from six matches in the event and can juxtapose deceptive slower deliveries with pace-on deliveries. In addition, Wiese was handy with the bat on numerous occasions.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (BTM): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (BTM): The wicketkeeper-batsman has 115 runs at a strike rate of 133.72 in the marquee event. He is the team’s second-highest scorer in the ongoing Global T20. Gurbaz performed admirably with the bat for Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 and will try to build on his success in the franchise tournament.

Thomas Draca (BW): One of the few encouraging signs for the Wolves in the ongoing Global T20 is Thomas Draca. He has bucketed eleven wickets in five matches so far and is the second-highest wicket-taker in the Global T20. His bowling average is an incredible 8.45, making him one of the most lethal bowlers in Brampton.

BW vs BTM Hit or Miss Prediction

Andrew Tye (BW): The tall, lanky bowler has scalped eight wickets in the Global T20. He has been a force to be reckoned with for skipper David Warner, regularly breaking key stands. Tye is a veteran T20 combatant with a mix of slower ones, pacy deliveries, and bumpers.

BW vs BTM Conditions-based Predictions

Teams chasing have won four out the last five games at the venue.
Both pacers and spinners get assistance here.
The batters need to be smart with stroke play.

BW vs BTM Match Predictions

As per the betting odds, the Brampton Wolves will likely have an opening partnership of less than 17.5 runs (1.85) as Kobe Herft has failed to partner David Warner at the top of the order. Henceforth, the Mississaugas will likely have a better opening stand (2.08). But the Wolves are favorites for a better powerplay (1.74) in the Global T20 clash due to their high-scoring ability.

BW vs BTM Winner Prediction

The Bangla Tigers Mississauga’s have bounced back after a loss with back-to-back wins. Whenever they lost a game, they ensured the team regained momentum. In this case, the Brampton Wolves might just be a predator of the Tigers.