The 2024 Global T20 Canada is buzzing through the vessels of the cricketing arena and game twelve of the league will feature the Montreal Tigers and the Toronto Nationals at the CAA Centre, Brampton.
The Nationals have played four matches in the tournament so far and have won a couple of games. With four points in their bag, the Nationals are situated third in the Global T20. Meanwhile, the Tigers are in a dominating position with three wins from as many games. With six points in their pocket, they’re crowned at the top of the table currently.
While the Nationals will look to match the Tigers’ aura, the latter will look to solidify their position for the knockouts. So, let us switch attention to the Pitch report, top players, probable playing and match prediction. 
CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Report
It has been demonstrated that the Brampton CAA Centre has even playing conditions that are advantageous to both the batting and bowling units during the Global T20. The pacers get some help, but the spinners can cling to the ball as well. More matches have been won by teams batting first in these pitches.
CAA Centre, Brampton Pitch Stats
Total Matches: 11 (GT20 2024)
Matches won batting first: 7
Matches won bowling first: 4
Average 1st innings Score: 153
Average 2nd innings Score: 122
TN vs MT Probable Playing XI
Montreal Tigers: Chris Lynn (c), Ashton Agar, Tim Seifert, Azmatullah Omarzai, Dilpreet Bajwa, Corbin Bosch, Ben Manenti, Anoop Ravi (wk), Aayan Afzal Khan, Zahoor Khan, Kaleem Sana
Toronto Nationals: Nicholas Kirton, Andries Gous (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Colin Munro (c), Roston Chase, Armaan Kapoor, Romario Shepherd, Fabien Allen, Saad Bin Zafar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan
TN vs MT Top Players Predictions
Dilpreet Bajwa (MT): The Punjab-bred cricketer smashed the maiden ton of the Global T20 a few days back. Currently, he is the highest run-getter of the mega-event with 174 runs from three innings. One of the best parts of the batter is that he is yet to be dismissed in the Global T20 event. With an astounding strike rate of 159.63, Bajwa is one of the prospects to watch out for in this encounter.
Junaid Siddique (TN): The pacer has been blowing hot with the kookaburra. He has bagged ten wickets from four matches so far. Siddique has a bowling average of 10.90 in the Global T20, and can be lethal with the new ball, given a bit of assistance from the conditions.
Aayan Afzal Khan (MT): The all-rounder is in brilliant form with the white ball in his hand. He has taken eight wickets in three games, including a four-for and a three-fer in the Global T20. Aayan has been economical with the white rock and frequently applies pressure to the opposition with his tight line and length.
TN vs MT Hit or Miss Prediction
Saad Bin Zafaar (TN): The former Canada skipper is one of the best when it comes to spin magical spells around the batters. Bin Zafaar has picked five wickets from four matches so far in the Global T20 at a bowling average of 13.20.
TN vs MT Conditions-based Predictions
- Teams batting first have won significant matches in the Global T20 2024.
- The batters need to take advantage of the powerplays because the pitch tends to slow down.
- There’s good help for both spinners and pacers.
TN vs MT Match Predictions
As per the betting odds for the Global T20, the Nationals are likely to get a better opening stand (2.00) as their opening bowling with the new ball is used to bagging wickets and might draw early wickets. The total number of wickets in the contest is likely to be more than 13.5 (1.78) as a lot of wickets are falling in the second innings. With an attacking top-order, the Montreal-based side is likely to have a better powerplay (1.83) in the game.
TN vs MT Winner Prediction
The Toronto Nationals are a formidable side and so are the table-toppers, Montreal Tigers. While the latter is riding on a good rhythm, the Nationals are a better poised side on paper.
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