Pakistan find themselves in do-or-die circumstances as they prepare for their third match in the ongoing T20I World Cup 2024. Having made a bumpy start to their campaign at the T20I World Cup, it’s a must-win match for Pakistan to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

With two consecutive losses, the stakes are higher than ever as they are scheduled to face Canada in their next match on Tuesday at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. This fixture is not just another game, it’s a must-win situation for Pakistan to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

Two successive defeats have put them on the back foot, making it really significant for them to win their upcoming assignments by huge margins. Their batting lineup has struggled to find form, while their bowlers have been impressive. A loss for Pakistan will put them out of the tournament as pressure continues to mount on them. Pakistan would expect their players to step up and deliver match-winning performances so that they remain floated in the tournament. 

On the other hand, Canada have shown promise and resilience, beating Ireland in their last match to make their comeback after suffering a loss against USA in the World Cup opener. They have been steadily improving, and would aim to upset downcast Pakistan. 

Head to Head

Both teams have taken on each other in one T20I match only and Pakistan keep the upper hand. 

PAK Probable XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir

CAN Probable XI: Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Dilpreet Bajwa, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Junaid Siddiqui, Jeremy Gordon