India's quest to build momentum ahead of Super 8s
| Date | June 15, 2024 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Virat Kohli has odds of 2.70 to be India's best batsman.
- Aaron Johnson has odds of 3.20 to be Canada's best batsman.
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.00 to be India's best bowler
- Saad Bin Zafar has odds of 3.55 to be Canada's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the last round of games in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Group A table-toppers India will take on Canada in the 33rd game as they look to build their momentum ahead of the next round. Indians defeated the United States in the last game, and the odds are favoring them overwhelmingly in this contest. It is a must-win game for Canada after their big loss against Pakistan. They lack the skills and experience their formidable opponents have, and it will be interesting to see how they execute their plans.
India Preview
Rohit Sharma's side has sealed a spot in the next round with a 7-wicket win over the United States and has taken the lead on cricket betting sites. It was a closer game than what the final scorecard would suggest. The side had nervous moments in the game, losing early wickets in the small run chase. Rohit Sharma will look for a clinical performance from his players and enter the Super 8s with high confidence.
Virat Kohli has struggled in the tournament, and the team needs a big knock from him at the top, along with Rohit Sharma. The middle order rescued the side against the US, and the trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Rishab Pant, and Shivam Dube will look to do well in this contest. They have depth in the batting lineup, and the side expects good performances from Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel.
The new ball attack has done well, and they need a good show from Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj to put the Canadians under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah is India's key bowler, and he looks to do well in the middle overs with the experienced Ravindra Jadeja. The side has depth in the attack and shall expect a good show from Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Canada Preview
Saad Bin Zafar's team has had a poor run in the tournament. Apart from their win against Ireland, there hasn't been much to celebrate for the team. They need a massive win and other favorable results to reach the next round. They batted poorly in the last game against Pakistan, going down by 7 wickets. The odds of cricket-betting apps are against them in this game, and Zafar expects a positive approach from his players.
The side will need a good start from in-form Aaron Johnson and Navneet Dhaliwal as the Indian pace attack will probe them. The middle order has been a concern for the team, and they need partnerships between Shreyas Movva, Nicholas Kirton, and Pargat Singh. The side expects a good job in the finishing role from Saad Bin Zafar and Ravinderpal Singh.
The bowling attack will have a tough job as they will face one of the best batting units. Early wickets from Jeremy Gordon and Kaleem Sana will be crucial for the team's success in this game. Saad Bin Zafar and Dillon Heyliger are the most experienced bowlers and must put up a good show. In the supporting role, Junaid Siddiqui and Navneet Dhaliwal must do well.
Expected Starting XI for Canada
Saad Bin Zafar (c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Kirton, Pargat Singh, Shreyas Movva (wk), Dillon Heyliger, Ravinderpal Singh, Kaleem Sana, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui
TOSS: To Bowl First
We expect a tricky surface where the ball will do a lot in the early overs. The batting conditions will improve as the game progresses. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The weather prediction doesn't look encouraging. We will have cloudy skies over Lauderhill, and the batting conditions will be challenging. The ball will move, and batsmen must be careful when selecting their shots. The side batting first shall be happy to have 160 runs on the board on this track.
OUR PREDICTION
Canada is no match for the Indians in terms of skills and experience. Their recent performances do not help either, as the team has won only once in the last seven games. They must punch above their weight to win this game. The Indians are having a good run and have their bowlers in good form. Add a star-studded batting lineup, and the Indians are favorites, according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for India to win
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