Shahid Afridi in action in GT20 2023 | Source: Twitter
Toronto Nationals will go head-to-head against Mississauga Panthers in the 10th match of the Global T20 Canada (GT20 2023) on Wednesday, July 26, at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario.
Team Previews
Toronto Nationals
After a strong start with a nine-run victory over the Vancouver Knights, the Toronto Nationals couldn't maintain their momentum and suffered two consecutive losses. As of now, they are positioned second from the bottom on the points table, having accumulated just two points.
Following a tough 20-run loss against the Surrey Jaguars, they find themselves with their backs against the wall. The only way to revive their playoff hopes is by winning all their remaining games.
Mississauga Panthers
It's been a disastrous beginning for the Mississauga Panthers in the tournament. They have suffered defeats in all three matches, finding themselves at the bottom of the points table.
They started with a 44-run defeat against Brampton Wolves in a rain-shortened game. Their struggles continued in the next two matches against Vancouver Knights and Montreal Tigers, losing by four and seven wickets, respectively.
Moreover, in a tournament of such a limited duration, suffering three consecutive losses is a severe blow for any team. The Panthers find themselves in a tough spot as their chances of qualifying for the playoffs have dwindled. They now face a must-win situation in the remaining match to keep their hopes alive.
Match Details
• Date & Time: July 26, 08:30 PM IST
• Venue: CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario
• Live Streaming: FanCode App and Website
Pitch Report
The track at this venue has been anything but batter-friendly, as demonstrated in the recent encounters. Bowlers, both spinners and pacers, have thrived on this surface, and we can expect more of the same in this game. Considering the trend, the toss-winning team is likely to opt for fielding first.
Predicted Playing XIs
Toronto Nationals: Hamza Tariq (c & wk), Colin Munro, Nicholas Kirton, Shahid Afridi, Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, Faheem Ashraf, Saad Bin Zafar, Zaman Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Armaan Kapoor
Mississauga Panthers: Tom Cooper, Chris Gayle, Navneet Dhaliwal, Jaskaran Singh, Shoaib Malik (c), Azam Khan (wk), James Neesham, Usman Qadir, Zahoor Khan, Nikhil Dutta, Parveen Kumar
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Azam Khan, Hamza Tariq
Batters: Chris Gayle, Colin Munro, Navneet Dhaliwal
All-Rounders: James Neesham, Faheem Ashraf, Shahid Afridi
Bowlers: Usman Qadir, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan
Captain: Colin Munro
Vice-Captain: Azam Khan
Prediction
Mississauga Panthers are favourites to win this game.