The stage is set for an exciting encounter as Canada and Nepal lock horns in the opening match of the Canada T20I Tri Series 2024. Scheduled to take place at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City, this match promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams eager to make their mark on the global cricket stage.

Canada boasts a talented squad that includes experienced campaigners and promising youngsters. Nicholas Kirton will lead the side, while Shreyas Movva will be the wicketkeeper. The batting lineup features a mix of power hitters and technically sound players, with Navneet Dhaliwal, Aaron Johnson, and Pargat Singh expected to play crucial roles. The bowling attack, led by Kaleem Sana and Dillon Heyliger, will be looking to exploit the conditions and restrict Nepal’s scoring.

Nepal, on the other hand, is a team on the rise. Captain Rohit Paudel will be the focal point of their batting, while Aasif Sheikh and Arjun Saud will provide valuable support. Their spin attack, spearheaded by the enigmatic Sandeep Lamichhane, is likely to pose a significant challenge to the Canadian batters. Sompal Kami and Karan KC will provide additional bowling options.

Both teams have shown promising signs in recent times, and this match is expected to be a closely contested affair. The outcome could hinge on factors such as the pitch conditions, the toss, and the ability of the teams to execute their plans.

Canada T20I Tri-Series 2024, 1st T20I:

Start Date: September 28, 09:30 pm (IST)/ 4:00 pm (GMT)/ 12:00 pm (Local)
Venue: Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City

Maple Leaf North-West Ground Pitch Report:

The Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City is expected to offer a balanced pitch for the Canada vs Nepal T20I. The pitch is likely to have a tinge of green, providing some assistance to fast bowlers early on. However, as the match progresses, the wicket could slow down, offering a greater challenge to batters. Spinners might find it difficult to extract significant turn initially but could become more effective as the match wears on. Overall, the pitch is expected to be conducive to good cricket, with both batters and bowlers having opportunities to make an impact.

CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Asif Sheikh
Batters: Nicholas Kirton, Rohit Paudel
All-rounders: Harsh Thaker, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Dillon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Gulsan Jha
Bowlers: Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane

CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Harsh Thaker (c), Dillon Heyliger (vc)
Choice 2: Nicholas Kirton (c), Sandeep Lamichhane (vc)

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CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Kaleem Sana, Karan KC, Navneet Dhaliwal, Aarif Sheikh

CAN vs NEP Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 28, 4:00 pm GMT):

(Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

Canada: Navneet Dhaliwal, Aaron Johnson, Pargat Singh, Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton(c), Shreyas Movva(w), Saad Bin Zafar, Kaleem Sana, Dillon Heyliger, Parveen Kumar, Gurbaz Bajwa, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Dilpreet Bajwa, Ansh Patel, Akhil Kumar

Nepal: Arjun Saud(w), Asif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel(c), Aarif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kushal Malla, Dev Khanal, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee

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