The highly anticipated Qualifier 2 of GT20 Canada 2023 is set to unfold between Vancouver Knights and Montreal Tigers. Taking place on August 5, 2023, Saturday, at 09:30 pm IST, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter. The CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario, will be the battleground where these two formidable teams will vie for a spot in the final showdown.
Vancouver Knights vs Montreal Tigers Match Preview
In an impressive turnaround led by Rassie van der Dussen, the Knights secured the second spot in the points table. Nevertheless, they faced a setback in Qualifier 1, losing to table-toppers Surrey Jaguars by 38 runs. Looking ahead, the Knights draw confidence from their previous victory over the Tigers, defeating them by nine wickets during the league stage.
On the other hand, the Tigers had an excellent campaign but fell short of finishing in the top two. Despite this disappointment, they redeemed themselves to some extent in the Eliminator, where they dominated the Brampton Wolves with a nine-wicket victory.
In a remarkable display, the Tigers chased down a target of 105 with 34 balls to spare. Captain Chris Lynn played a pivotal role, remaining unbeaten on 63 runs off 47 balls, smashing seven fours and three sixes.
Vancouver Knights vs Montreal Tigers Pitch Report
So far, the pitch at the venue in Ontario has been quite sporting, indicating that an excessively high-scoring match is unlikely to take place.
Vancouver Knights vs Montreal Tigers Weather Report
The weather forecast for the upcoming match in Ontario brings good news, as there is no chance of rain for the time being. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to a rain-free and enjoyable game. The temperatures are expected to hover around the pleasant 23-degree Celsius mark, providing ideal conditions for players and spectators alike to relish the sporting action.
Vancouver Knights vs Montreal Tigers Predicted XI
Vancouver Knights: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Rayyan Pathan, Corbin Bosch, Najibullah Zadran, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Harsh Thaker, Fabian Allen, Ravinderpal Singh, Ruben Trumpelmann, Junaid Siddique, Karthik Meiyappan
Montreal Tigers: Muhammad Waseem, Chris Lynn (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Dilpreet Singh, Andre Russell, Dipendra Singh Airee, Carlos Brathwaite, Srimantha Wijeratne (wk), Zahir Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Kaleem Sana
Dream11 Team for Vancouver Knights vs Montreal Tigers
Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Captain: Chris Lynn
Batters: Rayyan Pathan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Waseem
Bowlers: Harsh Thaker, Ruben Trumpelmann, Kaleem Sana
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Fabian Allen, Carlos Braithwaite
Where to Watch Vancouver Knights vs Montreal Tigers?
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