On June 11, at the Nassau County Stadium in New York, Pakistan and Canada squared off in Match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Pakistan chose to bowl first after winning the toss. With 54 runs on the board, Canada lost half of their side in 10 overs due to pressure from their bowlers from the first ball. While wickets were falling at one end, Aaron Johnson held the innings together at the other. He helped Canada reach their modest goal of 107 with a vital 52 runs in 44 balls.
Saim Ayub, Pakistan’s opener, was out in the fifth over with the team down 20 runs, but Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam kept up the pressure. Babar was out at 33, but the pair made up 63 runs for the second wicket to put Pakistan in a commanding position. With just four runs scored, Fakhar Zaman left the game soon after. Usman Khan, who amassed 53* runs, and Rizwan helped the squad defeat Pakistan by seven wickets.
Pakistan maintains hope for the playoffs
After dropping their last two games, Pakistan was in desperate need of a victory. Their triumph over Canada has maintained their chances for the competition. However, a lot will rely on how well other matches play out and whether India wins all of its remaining games. They will be hoping for them to lose the upcoming match as the USA will be their toughest obstacle.
Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: CAN vs PAK – Who Said What?
Here are some highlights from Pakistan vs Canada match –
39 ball fifty for Johnson #PAKvsCAN pic.twitter.com/FdHc68zXLP
— Uzma Naz (@UzmaNaa61412457) June 11, 2024
Pakistan fielding never disappoint
Agent Major Fakhar Zaman#PAKvsCAN pic.twitter.com/JfbJbFsOAM
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) June 11, 2024
Another Wicket For AMIR , Brilliant Catch By RIZWAN
#PAKvsCAN #PAKvCAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hXqaCwBeox
— Nazia
(@imnazia15) June 11, 2024
Haris Rauf complete his 100 International wickets
— MEER YASIR (@MEER_YASIR_056) June 11, 2024
Shahid Afridi watching Pakistan vs Canada match in the stadium, ambassador of WT20 2024 !! #PAKvsCAN #BoomBoom pic.twitter.com/pEWgI65o5a
— TEAM AFRIDI (@TEAM_AFRIDI) June 11, 2024
100 T20I wickets for Haris Rauf, he reached this milestone in 71 matches to become the fastest pacer to complete the century of T20i wickets.#PAKvsCAN | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/YAkLtnNwtS
— 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐲
(@CricfootMehmed) June 11, 2024
Pakistan wins against Canada.
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) June 11, 2024
PAKISTAN BEAT CANADA BY 7 WICKETS IN THIS T20 WORLD CUP 2024…!!!!
– First Win for Pakistan in this T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/hNsy2HyclW
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 11, 2024
50 off 52 balls for Mohammad Rizwan
— Ganesh (@itsganeshhere_) June 11, 2024
PAKISTAN HAVE WON AGAINST CANADA. OUR FIRST WIN OF THE WORLD CUP ALHAMDULLILAH
#tapmad #HojaoADFree #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/QesPxeSzqy
— Abdul Rehman Saboor (@AbdulRehman2575) June 11, 2024
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