In a crucial Group A match in New York, Canada set a target of 107 runs for Pakistan to stay in contention for the Super 8s. Batting first, Canada posted a total of 106 for 7 in their allotted overs. The standout performer for Canada was Johnson, who scored 52 runs off 44 balls, anchoring the innings.
Pakistan’s bowlers put up a strong performance, with Amir taking 2 wickets for 13 runs and Rauf claiming 2 wickets for 26 runs. Their disciplined bowling efforts kept Canada’s score in check, setting up a manageable target for Pakistan.
However, Pakistan faced an early setback when Ayub was caught off Heyliger’s delivery for just six runs. Now, Pakistan needs to score 107 runs to secure a victory and keep their hopes alive for progressing to the Super 8 stage of the tournament. The match remains tense, with both teams vying for a crucial win to advance further in the competition.
