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The much-awaited second match of the Global T20 Canada 2023 is set to enthrall cricket fans as Vancouver Knights lock horns with Toronto Nationals at CAA Centre in Brompton on Friday. With both teams eager to kick off their campaign on a victorious note, spectators can expect an exciting and closely contested encounter.
The Toronto will be led by the seasoned all-rounder Saad Bin Zafar, bringing his experience and leadership to guide the team. On the other side, Vancouver will have the dynamic Mohammad Rizwan as their captain, known for his explosive batting and tactical acumen.
Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a star-studded affair as numerous renowned cricketers will grace the pitch in this match. The Toronto Nationals boast an impressive lineup, featuring the likes of Shahid Afridi, Gerhard Erasmus, Colin Munro, and Sikandar Raza. Each of these players brings their own unique flair and experience to the team.
Equally formidable, Vancouver’s squad comprises exceptional talents such as Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Rizwan, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Fabian Allen, and Fakhar Zaman. With such an array of explosive batsmen and skillful bowlers, an enthralling contest awaits the fans.
Pitch report:
The pitch report indicates that the CAA Centre surface is expected to be favorable to the batters, providing ample opportunities for high-scoring encounters. Additionally, pacers may find early assistance from the pitch. The presence of dew during the evening could also play a significant role, possibly making the chase easier for the team batting second.
Probable Playing XIs:
Vancouver Knights: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Najibullah Zadran, Ravinderpal Singh, Fabian Allen, Junaid Siddiqui, Naveen-ul-Haq, Corbin Bosch, Rubel Trumpelmann.
Toronto Nationals: Colin Munro, Gerhard Erasmus, Nicolas Kirton, Shahid Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Hamza Tariq (wk), Saad Bin Zafar (c), JJ Smit, Zaman Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Romel Shahzad
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan (c)
- Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Najibullah Zadran, Rassie van der Dussen, Fakhar Zaman, Colin Munro
- All-rounders: Shahid Afridi, Sikandar Raza (vc), Gerhard Erasmus
- Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Squads:
Vancouver Knights: Mohammad Rizwan (c and wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Reeza Hendricks, Corbin Bosch, Najibullah Zadran, Junaid Siddiqui, Vriitya Aravind, Karthik Meiyappan, Ruben Trumpelmann, Ravinderpal Singh, Harsh Thaker, Rayyan Pathan, Muhammad Kamal, Nawab Singh, Kanwar Tathgur.
Toronto Nationals: Colin Munro, Shahid Afridi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zaman Khan, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Hamza Tariq (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Farhan Malik, Nicholas Kirton, Armaan Kapoor, Sarmad Anwar, Rommel Shahzad, Udhaya Bhagwan
