The fourth edition of Global T20 is in full swing, entertaining fans with enthralling contests. Toronto Nationals and Surrey Jaguars are all set to take center stage in the seventh match at CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario, on July 28.
The Toronto Nationals started their Global T20 campaign on a high note, winning both games they have played so far. The Colin Munro-led side is sitting at the top of the points table with an impressive Net Run Rate of +2.429. They will aim to keep the momentum going and extend their winning streak to three matches.
On the other hand, the Surrey Jaguars’ Global T20 campaign started on a lackluster note, losing their inaugural contest by a massive margin of 59 runs. The Mohammad Nabi-led side is languishing at the bottom of the table with a poor Net Run Rate of -2.950. They need to regroup and stage a comeback in this contest to open their winning account. 
Ahead of this enthralling contest, let’s dive into pitch report, top players, squads, and match predictions for this contest.
CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Report
The batters struggled to score runs at CAA Centre in the ongoing Global T20 due to uneven bounce. Pacers get ample assistance from the surface, while spinners have also troubled batters due to the sluggish nature of the pitch. A score of over 155 would be a good total on this pitch in a night contest.
CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Stats (Global T20)
Total Matches: 29
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won bowling first: 20
Average 1st innings Score: 130
Average 2nd innings Score: 124
Squads:
Surrey Jaguars squad: Sunil Narine, Kyle Mayers, Harmeet Singh, Shreyas Movva (wk), Mohammad Nabi (c), Mansab Gill, Hamza Tariq, Virandeep Singh, Terrance Hinds, Ben Lister, Udhaya Bhagwan, Rizwan Cheema, Padam Joshi, Navneet Dhaliwal, Junaid Siddiqui, Logan van Beek
Toronto Nationals squad: Colin Munro (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Unmukt Chand (wk), Nicholas Kirton, Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Saad Bin Zafar, Jason Behrendorff, Junaid Siddique, Jatinderpal Matharu, Kanwar Mann, Dilraj Deol, Jagandeep Singh, Armaan Kapoor, Rohit Paudel, Mohammad Nawaz, Andries Gous, Romario Shepherd, Rishad Hossain, Nikhil Dutta
TOR vs SJ Top Players Predictions
Unmukt Chand (TOR): The Indian-bred batter has carried his MLC form into the Global T20, notching up a fifty in the previous contest. The right-hander will look to continue his merry ways and lay a solid foundation for his side throughout the tournament.
Junaid Siddique (TOR): The Pakistani pacer is the leading wicket-taker in this contest so far, accumulating seven wickets in two matches. The 31-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match award for his impressive bowling performances in both matches.
Harmeet Singh (SJ): The USA all-rounder is known for his power-hitting in the death overs. Harmeet has been a consistent contributor with both bat and ball for the USA in international cricket, and the Jaguars will need his contributions in the Global T20.
TOR vs SJ Hit or Miss Prediction
Colin Munro (TOR): The Kiwi batter amassed 44 runs in the inaugural contest of Global T20 but failed to make an impact in the previous game, mustering only 11 runs. The southpaw is known for his aggressive batting style and can play long innings as well. Munro is likely to adapt and make a significant impact in this contest.
TOR vs SJ Conditions-based Predictions
- Batters should look to score most of their runs through strike rotation, as hitting big shots won’t be easy
- Bowling first should be a good choice
- Both pacers and spinners are likely to excel on this strip
Global T20: TOR vs SJ Match Predictions
Considering the sluggish nature of the wicket, the highest individual score in this contest is likely to remain under 63.5 runs (1.88). The Odds.
TOR vs SJ Winner Prediction
The Toronto Nationals have won two games on the trot and are performing well as a unit. The Nationals are likely to prevail in this contest. However, the team bowling first has a slight advantage at this venue.
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