India vs Canada Match Preview: India is set to face Canada in their final group-stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024. With Rohit Sharma’s team already securing a spot in the Super 8 stages, they plan to test their bench strength at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. However, there is a significant chance that rain might affect the game. On Friday, the ground experienced considerable rainfall, and more is expected overnight. India will be cautious about potential injuries on a tricky outfield, should the match proceed.

The Indian team has been impressive in fast bowling, with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh performing well in the last three matches. Axar Patel has also shone with both bat and ball. The team management hopes that senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja deliver strong performances before the tournament moves to the Caribbean islands.

This will be the first time India and Canada meet in the T20 format. Both teams will aim to conclude their group stage on a high note.

India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Team News

Canada enters the contest following a loss to Pakistan, with Aaron Johnson shining with the bat. India, having already secured their place in the Super 8 stages, might opt to give their remaining players a chance. Kuldeep Yadav could replace either Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel, while Yuzvendra Chahal might come in for Jasprit Bumrah, who has already played three matches on the spongy New York pitch.

India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Pitch, Weather Report

There is a 55 percent chance that rain will affect the game on Saturday, with 0.7 mm of rainfall expected during the match hours, in addition to overnight rain. The ground staff will face a challenge in drying up the field, which lacks a world-class drainage system like the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

If the match proceeds, early overs might see some ball swing, but it is likely to turn into a flat batting track as the game progresses.

India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Probable Playing XIs

India Probable XI

Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Canada Probable XI

Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Shreyas Movva (wk), Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Junaid Siddiqui, Jeremy Gordon.

India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Who will win? Head-to-head stats

India are heavy favorites to win the game. Canada, who are not accustomed to facing world-class bowling regularly, will likely struggle against the Indian bowlers.

India vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024: Dream 11 predictions

Wicketkeeper: Rishab Pant, Shreyas Movva

Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav

All-rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya (c), Dillon Heyliger

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh (vc)