USA vs Canada: ICC CWC League 2 Match Preview
Match Overview
The 68th match of the ICC CWC League 2 will see the United States face off against Canada. This exciting encounter is set to take place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill on May 17, starting at 07:30 PM IST.
Team USA's Recent Performance
The USA enters this match with strong momentum, having recently triumphed over the UAE by 57 runs. This victory marked their 11th win out of 16 matches played so far. In their last outing, the USA batted first, scoring 122 runs before bowling Oman out for just 65. Currently, they hold the second position in the ICC CWC League 2 standings and aim to enhance their ranking further.
Team Canada Update
Canada is also performing well in the tournament, sitting in third place with 20 points from 16 matches. They come into this match following a narrow loss to Namibia by 12 runs in a rain-affected game. Canada will be looking to surpass the USA in the points table with a win.
Pitch Conditions
The pitch at Lauderhill is known for providing a balanced contest between bat and ball. Historically, the average first innings score here was just 219 in 2019, indicating that batting could be challenging. Bowlers, especially those who bowl off-breaks and orthodox deliveries, are likely to find assistance from the pitch.
Head-to-Head Record
| USA vs CAN Head-to-Head | |
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Won by USA | 2 |
| Won by Canada | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable Lineups
USA: Smit Patel (wk), Andries Gous, Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Yasir Mohammad.
Canada: Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton (c), Yuvraj Samra, Pargat Singh, Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Dillon Heyliger, Parveen Kumar, Shahid Ahmadzai, Kaleem Sana.
Key Players to Watch
Top Wicketkeeper
- Shreyas Movva | CAN: A standout performer for Canada, Shreyas has accumulated 297 runs in 13 matches during the CWC League 2 phase, making him a valuable addition to any fantasy team.
Top Batters
- Monank Patel | USA: Monank has been exceptional this season, scoring 620 runs in 15 matches. His ability to tackle both spin and pace makes him a key player to watch.
- Nicholas Kirton | CAN: The Canadian captain has been in excellent form, contributing 325 runs, including three half-centuries, in 13 matches.
Top All-Rounders
- Milind Kumar | USA: As a crucial all-rounder, Milind has scored 481 runs and taken 18 wickets in 13 matches, making him essential for fantasy lineups.
- Harsh Thaker | CAN: Harsh has scored 520 runs and taken 14 wickets in 14 matches, showcasing his all-round capabilities.
Top Bowlers
- Nosthush Kenjige | USA: With 27 wickets in 16 matches, Nosthush has been a standout bowler, including a five-wicket haul in his last game.
- Dillio Heyliger | CAN: The experienced pacer has taken 29 wickets in 14 matches, known for his ability to claim crucial wickets during the middle overs.