Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. (Source – Getty Images)
Pakistan took on Canada in Match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County Stadium in New York on June 11. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Their bowlers exerted pressure since ball one as Canada lost half of their side inside 10 overs with 54 runs on the board. Aaron Johnson held the innings from one end as wickets tumbled on the other end. He scored a crucial 52 runs in 44 balls as Canada posted a small target of 107.
While chasing, Pakistan lost their opener Saim Ayub on the team score of 20 runs in the fifth over but Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam continued the grind. The duo put up 63 runs for the second wicket and Pakistan was in a strong position after Babar was dismissed on 33. Fakhar Zaman departed quickly after scoring just four runs. But Rizwan and Usman Khan saw through Pakistan as the former scored 53* runs and the team won by seven wickets.
Pakistan keep their playoff hopes alive
Pakistan were in dire need of a win after losing two games consecutively. Their victory against Canada has kept their hopes alive in the tournament. But a lot has to depend on the results of other fixtures going their way and hope India win their remaining games comprehensively. Their biggest roadblock would be the USA and they will be praying for them to lose the next fixture.
Here are some highlights from Pakistan vs Canada match –
39 ball fifty for Johnson #PAKvsCAN
39 ball fifty for Johnson #PAKvsCAN pic.twitter.com/FdHc68zXLP
— Uzma Naz (@UzmaNaa61412457) June 11, 2024
— Uzma Naz (@UzmaNaa61412457) June 11, 2024
Pakistan fielding never disappoint 🤣
Agent Major Fakhar Zaman#PAKvsCAN
Pakistan fielding never disappoint 🤣
Agent Major Fakhar Zaman#PAKvsCAN pic.twitter.com/JfbJbFsOAM
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) June 11, 2024
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) June 11, 2024
Haris Rauf complete his 100 International wickets 🔥#PAKvsCAN #NEDISL #PakvsInd
Pakistan fielding never disappoint 🤣
Agent Major Fakhar Zaman#PAKvsCAN pic.twitter.com/JfbJbFsOAM
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) June 11, 2024
— MEER YASIR (@MEER_YASIR_056) June 11, 2024
Another Wicket For AMIR , Brilliant Catch By RIZWAN 🔥#PAKvsCAN #PAKvCAN #T20WorldCup
Another Wicket For AMIR , Brilliant Catch By RIZWAN 🔥#PAKvsCAN #PAKvCAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hXqaCwBeox
— Nazia ✨ (@imnazia15) June 11, 2024
— Nazia ✨ (@imnazia15) 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
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
— 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐲🧊 (@CricfootMehmed) June 11, 2024
Shahid Afridi watching Pakistan vs Canada match in the stadium, ambassador of WT20 2024 !! #PAKvsCAN #BoomBoom
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
— TEAM AFRIDI (@TEAM_AFRIDI) June 11, 2024
50 off 52 balls for Mohammad Rizwan 🔥#PAKvsCAN #CANvsPAK #T20WorldCup
50 off 52 balls for Mohammad Rizwan 🔥#PAKvsCAN #CANvsPAK #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ag8XBT88IP
— Ganesh (@itsganeshhere_) June 11, 2024
— Ganesh (@itsganeshhere_) June 11, 2024
PAKISTAN BEAT CANADA BY 7 WICKETS IN THIS T20 WORLD CUP 2024…!!!!
– First Win for Pakistan in this T20 World Cup.
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
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 11, 2024
PAKISTAN HAVE WON AGAINST CANADA. OUR FIRST WIN OF THE WORLD CUP ALHAMDULLILAH ❤️❤️❤️#tapmad #HojaoADFree #T20WorldCup
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
— Abdul Rehman Saboor (@AbdulRehman2575) June 11, 2024
🚨 Pakistan wins against Canada.
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) June 11, 2024
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