Canada seeks to terminate its disheartening three-match losing streak.
On Monday, Canada will face off against the United States of America in the 23rd fixture of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. The Canadian squad has experienced a tumultuous tour, enduring defeats in all three of their recent matches. Conversely, the United States has displayed a patchy form, securing one victory and suffering one loss.
Match Details:
- Teams: Canada vs United States of America, Match 23
- Venue: Hazelaarweg, Rotterdam
- Date & Time: August 19th at 2:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Pitch Report for CAN vs USA, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, Match 23:
The pitch has shown a proclivity for seam bowlers, who claimed 14 of the 20 wickets in the prior encounter between the Netherlands and Canada, where the former successfully defended a total of 220. Bowlers are anticipated to thrive once more on Monday.Recent Form:
- Canada: Lost, Lost, Lost, Won, Won
- United States of America: Lost, Won, Lost, Lost, Lost
Canada Squad:
Aaron Johnson, Dilpreet Bajwa, Pargat Singh, Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton (c), Shreyas Movva (wk), Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Junaid Siddiqui.United States of America Squad:
Steven Taylor, Smit Patel (wk), Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Juanoy Drysdale.Injury Updates:
Both teams report no current injuries; updates will be provided as necessary.Fantasy Cricket Top Picks for CAN vs USA, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, Match 23:
- Top Pick – Batter:
- Milind Kumar demonstrated impressive placement of the ball during his innings of 69 against the Netherlands, striking 4 fours and a six. Additionally, he claimed 2 wickets after his full quota of 10 overs.
- Top Pick – All-Rounder:
- Saad Bin Zafar had a subdued performance in his last three matches for Canada, amassing 4 wickets and scoring 41 runs.
- Top Pick – Bowler:
- Jasdeep Singh, with his vigorous pace, secured 3 wickets over 2 matches, recording his best figures of 2 for 52..
- Top Pick – Wicketkeeper:
- Shreyas Movva has been a reliable middle-order batsman for Canada, with his recent scores being 47*, 1, and 65.
X-Factor:
Monank Patel has exhibited inconsistency throughout the series, ranging from a magnificent unbeaten century against Canada (121*) to a duck against the Netherlands.Exciting news for cricket enthusiasts: The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host a special men’s Test between Australia and England in 2027 😍
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Fantasy Team Recommendations for CAN vs USA, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, Match 23:
- Smit Patel, Monank Patel (c), Shreyas Movva, Milind Kumar, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker (vc), Dilon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Kaleem Sana
- Monank Patel, Shreyas Movva, Milind Kumar (c), Aaron Jones, Shayan Jahangir, Aaron Johnson, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger (vc), Saad Bin Zafar, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige
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Pre-Match Analysis:
Canada has grappled with adversity in this segment of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, failing to secure a single victory. They were initially defeated by the Netherlands by 5 wickets, showing a lack of adaptability with the bat. Despite a significant improvement in their subsequent match, where they scored 290 runs chasing 304 against the USA, they ultimately fell short, losing by 14 runs. Their batting inconsistency continued in their next game against the Netherlands, where they were dismissed for a mere 157, unable to chase a modest target of 220. Consequently, Canada has plummeted to 3rd place in the standings with 8 points and must find a way to salvage their tour.On the other hand, the United States of America has experienced a roller-coaster start to their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign. They achieved a notable 14-run victory over Canada, thanks to an unbeaten century from captain Monank Patel (121*). However, they faltered in their subsequent match, losing to the Netherlands by 19 runs. Despite a promising start in their run-chase, they suffered a dramatic collapse from 5 for 210 to 218 all-out, rendering Milind Kumar’s well-paced 69 runs inconsequential. They will now face Canada once again, a team they previously defeated. Presently, the United States sits 6th in the standings with 2 points and is gradually ascending the ladder.
