Pakistan vs Canada Pitch Report: There were some heartbroken Pakistani fans who witnessed the Men in Green get crushed to a 6-run loss against arch-nemesis India. However, the undeniable love for the game will see those Pakistani fans once more throng the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York when their side face Canada on June 11. The pitch, where the Pakistani batters struggled, continues to be extremely bowlers-friendly. While
Pakistan vs Canada Pitch Report: What should be an ideal total in New York?
The pitch at Nassau County has proven itself to be a haven for bowlers. Early bounce and movement have been a recurring theme, making life difficult for batsmen. Pakistan’s batting collapse against India serves as a stark reminder of the challenges this surface presents even in the second innings. They will need to learn from their mistakes and adopt a more cautious yet proactive approach to build partnerships and rotate the strike efficiently.
While the pitch favors bowlers, Canada shouldn’t be written off. Their bowling attack thrived in these conditions, securing a crucial win against Ireland. The key for both teams will be handling the early overs. Losing wickets cheaply could be disastrous, especially when batting first. While the average first-innings score in five T20 World Cups matches here is just 106, the ideal total should be anything above 140. Since ICC has released a statement on the nature of the Nassau Stadium pitch, the surface has been much even, which is a good news for the teams.
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York T20 stats
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 106 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 106/6 |
| Highest Score | 137/7 |
| Lowest Score | 77/10 |
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