- Pakistan needed 106 runs to win, and they achieved it with seven wickets in hand.
- Mohammad Rizwan finished the match undefeated on 53, scoring two fours and a six for his 29th T20 international half-century.
- The Pakistani batting unit, led by Rizwan and Babar Azam, provided a steady start, which helped them to chase down the target comfortably.
Newsypeople- Muhammad Rizwan led Pakistan to a crucial seven-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024, ensuring the team stayed alive in the tournament. This win was Pakistan’s first in the tournament, following back-to-back losses to the United States and India.
Pakistan won the toss and asked Canada to bat first. Shaheen Shah Afridi struggled initially but eventually found his rhythm, along with other Pakistani bowlers, to restrict Canada to 106-7.
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Aaron Johnson, the Jamaican-born Canadian opener, played a significant innings, scoring 52 off 44 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. However, Pakistan’s seamers, including Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf, took wickets regularly to limit Canada’s score.
In response, Pakistan’s opening duo of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan started well, but Saim fell early. Rizwan and captain Babar Azam then built a crucial partnership of 63 runs, with Rizwan finishing unbeaten on 53 off 53 balls, including two fours and a six.
The WARRIOR, THE FIGHTER, THE SUPERMAN. ♥️🙌
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Babar scored 33 off 29 balls with one four and a six. The pair’s steady batting ensured Pakistan reached the target of 107 with 15 balls to spare, securing a vital win.
Pakistan’s victory has boosted their net run rate (NRR) to 0.19, while Canada’s NRR remains at -0.63.
Although this win does not guarantee Pakistan’s qualification for the Super Eights, it keeps their hopes alive. They must now win their final match against Ireland and hope for favorable results elsewhere to advance.
The win was a relief for Pakistan, who had been struggling in the tournament. The team’s bowling attack, led by Amir and Rauf, performed well to restrict Canada’s score, and Rizwan’s steady batting ensured the team chased down the target comfortably.
The victory has given Pakistan a much-needed boost, and they will look to carry this momentum into their final match against Ireland.
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