One can expect unexpected results when the unpredictable Pakistan side will lock horns against the high-flying USA.
The two sides will meet on 6th of June at Dallas. Pakistan will hope to give a thumping performance to get their groove back before the highly anticipated clash against India on 9th June.
On the other hand, the USA had a brilliant start to their T20 World Cup campaign. The home side gunned down a total of 194 total set by Canada in 17.4 games by the virtue of Aaron Jones unbeaten 94 off 40. So, they will look to carry on the momentum in order to make their way to the next stage of the mega event.
Team Overview:
Pakistan faced a disappointing time in the T20 cricket off late, levelling the series with New Zealand at home, losing the first T20 game against Ireland, and a clean sweep against England.
The Green Shirts will be hoping that the middle-order step up during this crucial clash against USA and the banking on their frontline pacers to rattle the stumps and keep the USA batters at bay.
All eyes will be on Fakhar Zaman and Azam Khan as these two stalwarts will have to keep ticking the scoreboard of the Pakistan side during the middle-order phase – an area where Pakistan clearly struggle.
Bowlers like Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi will have to step-up, as Rauf’s death bowling will hold the key and Afridi’s new bowl bowling fear many.
If Abbas Afridi plays, his role will be crucial as variations in his bowling will be helpful to be conquered at Dallas.
On other hand, USA will pin their hopes on Aaron Jones to continue his rich form and Harmeet Singh to keep on bowling up-to-mark.
Since they had a great start against Canada, they will be hoping to replicate those heroics against Pakistan and given Pakistan is an unpredictable side, one cannot expect which side of Pakistan will turn up tomorrow.
Head-to-head records:
The two sides have never played a T20i game against each other. The upcoming encounter will be the first time these two will lock horns.
Pitch and weather report:
The rain does not seem to disturb the upcoming Pakistan and USA clash as a full match is expected.
The wicket might offer early seam movement with decent bounce and carry in the first two games played at this venue. So, a high scoring game is expected as this pitch has produced the high scores of the tournament so far.
Predictions:
You cannot predict anything when the Pakistan team is playing, right? It is said one can rule them at their own peril but given Pakistan is the strong side they might overpower USA to kickstart their campaign in style.
Where to watch:
Pakistan – PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Myco (Live streaming), Tamasha app (Live streaming), Tapmad (live streaming)
India – Star Sports
England – SkySport Network
USA and Canada (Willow TV)
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean
New Zealand & Australia – Sky Sports NZ, Prime Video
UK & Northern Ireland – Sky Sports
Sri Lanka – Maharaja TV
Other regions – SuperSport, Sirasa, CricLife, STARZPLAY
