Cricket Match Prediction | Canada T20I Tri-Series 2024 | Canada vs Nepal | Match 4 | Oct 01 – Can NEP get their second win against CAN?

CAN vs NEP Match Analysis

The 4th match of the Canada T20 Tri-Series between Canada and Nepal is scheduled for October 01, 2024, at Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City. It is expected to start at 10:00 PM. 

Canada has played two matches so far, securing one win and suffering one loss, with 2 points. They haven’t had any no-result games, maintaining an even record. Their net run rate currently stands at -0.446, reflecting the tight competition they’ve faced.

Nepal has played two matches so far, winning one and losing one, giving them 2 points and a positive net run rate of 0.575. They started with a loss (L) but bounced back with a win (W) in their second game. Their mixed results reflect a competitive start to the tournament.

CAN vs NEP Team Preview & Squads

Canada  

Canada lost their 2nd game against Oman in the third match. CAN scored 106 runs against the target of 107. Oman won the game with 30 balls remaining after easily chasing it down and scoring 107/2 in 15 overs. Oman’s impressive performance in the competition was emphasized by its resounding victory.

Based on their recent results for CAN, two batters to watch are Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva. Kirton has played 10 matches, amassing 269 runs with an amazing average of 29.89 and a strike rate of 116.95, proving his ability to score consistently and at a good speed. However, Movva has amassed 205 runs at an average of 29.29 and a strike rate of 110.21 in just 9 games, demonstrating his consistent middle-order contributions.

In recent games, two of Canada’s best bowlers have been Saad Bin Zafar and Kaleem Sana. With 12 wickets in 9 games, Saad Bin Zafar has an excellent strike rate of 17 and an economy rate of 6.62, making him a dependable wicket-taker and cost-effective addition to the bowling team. In contrast, Kaleem Sana has taken nine wickets in eight games with a strike rate of 18.77 and a slightly higher economy rate of 7.21, demonstrating his capacity to take big wickets when it matters most.

Canada Squads

Canada

Nicholas Kirton (c), Shreyas Movva (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Dilpreet Bajwa, Ranvinderpal Singh, Aaron Johnson, Aaditya Varadharajan, Harsh Thaker, Rishiv Joshi, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui, Navneet Dhaliwal, Dilon Heyliger, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Pargat Singh, and Kaleem Sana.

Nepal

Nepal defeated Oman by 37 runs in the second game of the Canada T20 Tri-Series, which was played at King City on September 29, 2024. NEP completed their 20 overs with a competitive total of 176/6. Oman, in reply, could only muster 139 runs before being bowled out in 19.1 overs, falling 37 runs short of the target. Nepal put on a great show in this victory, demonstrating their superiority throughout the contest. 

Aasif Sheikh and Dipendra Singh Airee are two key batters for NEP, both bringing different strengths to the team. Aasif Sheikh, with 205 runs in 10 matches at an average of 20.5 and a strike rate of 110.21, provides solid contributions at the top of the order. Meanwhile, Dipendra Singh Airee has been more explosive in the middle order, scoring 186 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 31 and a strike rate of 141.98. Airee’s aggressive approach makes him a critical asset for Nepal in building momentum during the innings. 

Dipendra Singh Airee and Sompal Kami have emerged as pivotal bowlers for Nepal in recent competitions. Airee has been particularly effective, claiming 14 wickets in 10 matches with an outstanding economy rate of 5.2 and a strike rate of 11.71, demonstrating his ability to control the game while consistently taking crucial wickets. On the other hand, Sompal Kami has contributed significantly as well, taking 10 wickets in 8 matches with a slightly higher economy rate of 7.04 and a strike rate of 15. Together, they form a formidable bowling duo, with Airee’s wicket-taking prowess complementing Kami’s solid performances, making them essential to Nepal’s success in the tournament.

Nepal Squads

Nepal

Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Arjun Saud, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Dev Khanal, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Anil Sah, Gulshan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Rijan Dhakal. 

Canada vs Nepal outfield report

Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City

It is evident from the statistics that choosing to bat first is a wise move. There will be cloud cover. Temperature will hover around 22 °C and humidity is expected to be around 48%. 4.06 m/s wind speed is anticipated. With an average first-inning score of 136, this pitch is considered mediocre. 

Canada vs Nepal Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

They played twice, with Canada winning one and Nepal winning the other.

Canada vs Nepal Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Nepal has a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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