United States of America vs Canada, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction
πππππ :βΒ United States of America vs Canadaππππ : May 17,Saturdayβππππ : 19:30 PM ISTββπππππ :β Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill ππππππππππ :β ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 Canada look to avenge for their recent losses against USA United States of America vs Canada TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. USA vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis United States of America (USA) square off against Canada in match 68 of ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on Saturday, 17th May. The match is slated to be played at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill and the scheduled start time is 7:30 PM IST. United States of America (USA) are coming on the back of a 57 run victory over Oman in their last outing in February earlier this year on their tour to Oman. Canada are coming on the back of a 12 runs loss (DLs method) against Namibia at Windhoek. Current Standings – USA currently sits in 2nd position on the league table with 22 points from 16 matches, boasting a record of 11 wins, 5 losses. Meanwhile, Canada finds themselves at 4th position with 20 points from 16 matches, having secured 9 victories, suffered 5 defeats and 2 no-results. TEAMS PREVIEW United States of America Preview The United States of America (USA) has been a dominant force in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, securing 11 victories and winning four of their last five encounters. In this cycle, the USA has outplayed some top teams like Nepal and Namibia. One of their most emphatic wins came against Oman, where they bundled them out for 122 runs and then dismissed them cheaply for 65 runs. Of the USA’s 11 wins, they secured 7 while setting a target and 4 while chasing. Conversely, out of their 5 losses, three occurred when chasing and two when batting first. This clearly indicates the USA’s greater comfort in batting first and then defending totals. In this cycle, USA’s captain Monank Patel has been leading from the front with a staggering 620 runs in 16 matches, maintaining a healthy average of 44.28. He has notched up 7 half-centuries and one century. Notably, he boasts a superb record against Canada, scoring 156 runs in 3 matches at an impressive average of 78, with a highest score of 147. Milind Kumar (481 runs), Sai Teja Mukkamalla (454 runs), and Andries Gous (344 runs) have been key contributors with the bat for the USA. Canada Preview Canada has experienced a mixed bag of results in their recent tour to Namibia, with two matches ending in no result, two wins, and one loss. Overall, Canada has secured 9 wins in this cycle but has unfortunately lost both their games against the USA. Looking at those 9 wins, Canada has shown strength as a chasing side, winning 5 matches while chasing a target and 4 matches when setting a target. They also clinched one victory in a Super Over after a tied match. However, their 5 losses reveal a struggle while chasing, with 4 defeats occurring in such situations and one loss when batting first. Harsh Thaker has been the standout batter, leading Canada’s run-scoring chart with 519 runs in 15 matches at a solid average of 47.18 and a strike rate of 71.98. He has smashed 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries. Pargat Singh is the second-highest run-scorer with 434 runs in 14 matches, averaging 36.16. Left-handed batter Nicholas Kirton is the other batter to surpass the 300-run mark.S In the bowling department, right-arm medium-quick Dillion Heyliger has been exceptional and is the leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets in 15 matches. Kaleem Sana is the second-highest wicket-taker with 24 wickets in 14 matches. These two pace bowlers have been Canada’s key bowlers with the new ball and in the death overs. Saad Bin Zafar has had an inconsistent run, managing to pick up 17 wickets in 15 matches. Weather Conditions The weather at Lauderhill on Saturday, 17th May is expected to be around 25Β°C and clear skies with no chance of rain and the wind blowing at 3 km/hr and 86% humidity. USA vs CAN Pitch Report The pitch at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue is 219 runs. Fast bowlers are effective at this venue with the new ball and as the game progresses spinners come into play big time. Toss: To Bowl Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, has seen an even split of ODI results, with three wins apiece for teams batting first and second. Considering Canada’s strength in chasing and USA’s prowess in defending, both sides might prefer to assess the pitch first. Therefore, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bowl first.
