USA vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [X]

The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is all set to kick off. In the tournament’s first match, the United States (USA) will take on Canada (CAN). This match will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in the United States at 6 AM IST on June 2. 

As we gear up for the match, let’s delve into the Dream11 predictions and fantasy tips. These insights are based on expert analysis and the pitch report, and they include the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

USA vs CAN Head-to-head Stats

The United States have an edge over Canada regarding head-to-head in the T20Is. The US have won five of the seven matches these two teams have played against each other, while Canada have won twice.

USA vs CAN Pitch Report

This will be the first international match at the venue. However, Grand Prairie Stadium hosted 12 games during the MLC 2023. A look at the stats of those 12 matches gives us the idea that it is a good batting track with a slight advantage for the team batting first. 

Grand Prairie Stadium Ground Stats (MLC 2023)

Matches: 12
Teams batting first won: 8
Teams batting second won: 4

Average first innings score: 167
Average second innings score: 144
Highest first innings total: 215 by San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York
Highest total chased down: 184 by MI New York vs Seattle Orcas

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• Try and pick up the impactful batters from both teams. Going with six players who can bat will be the better option on this track. 
• The wicket is expected to slow down with the progress of the match. So, death bowlers from the team defending the target could be good choices. 

USA vs CAN Fantasy Cricket Tips

If USA Bat First

• The team batting first will have an advantage on this wicket. So, if the USA get to bat first, keep at least three of their top four batters. 
• Harmeet Singh could be crucial in this scenario. Keep him on the team if the USA is defending the target. 

If Canada Bat First

• Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton will be important from the side if Canada bat first in the match. 
• In the bowling department, Saad Bin Zafar and Dillon Heyliger will be important picks. 

USA vs CAN Winner Prediction

The United States will have the home advantage. Also, given the domination of US in the head-to-head stats, they are the favourites to win the match. 

USA vs CAN Top Player Picks

Steven Taylor (USA)

• The opening batter and one of the most experienced campaigners of the side will be crucial for the team. Taylor is one of the pillars of the US batting giving them solid starts in most games. Taylor is one of the must-picks for this game.

Saurabh Netravalkar (USA)

• The left-arm medium-pace bowlers is one of the biggest assets for the US team. Saurabh Netravalkar could be a big threat with the new ball picking up wickets and giving you valuable fantasy points. 

Harmeet Singh (USA)

• The left-arm orthodox bowler is one of the mainstays for the US bowling in the middle-overs. Harmeet Singh will be very crucial if the hosts are defending a target in the match. Harmeet can also be the damage control batter for them if the top order fails to click. So, keeping Harmeet Singh in the fantasy teams might give you points in both innings of the game. 

Nicholas Kirton (CAN)

• Canada will depend heavily in Nicholas Kirton during their batting. Kirton is one of the best, if not ‘the best’ batter in the side and he could be that one must-pick from the team. 

USA vs CAN Differential Picks

Corey Anderson (USA)

• The former New Zealand international needs no introduction. A power-hitter and an efficient bowler, Corey Anderson could be the decisive pick on his day. However, inconsistency is a concern with him and that is the risk of backing him blindly for this game. 

Saad Bin Zafar (CAN)

• The Canadian skipper can cause trouble to the US batters, especially if they are bowling second. Zafar could be one of the rewarding picks from the Canadian side. 

USA vs CAN Fantasy Expert Advice

Try to keep at least three USA bowlers in your team. Given the form of the players and the expected nature of the wicket a 1-3-4-3 or a 1-4-3-3 combination could be ideal for the match.

USA vs CAN Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Andries Gous
Batters: Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Kirton, Aaron Jones
All-rounders: Dillon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor
Bowlers: Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar

Captain: Saurabh Netravalkar
Vice-captain: Steven Taylor

USA: 7 Players; Canada: 4 Players

USA vs CAN Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Monank Patel
Batters: Aaron Johnson, Navneeth Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Aaron Jones
All-rounders: Dillon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar, Shadley van Schalkwyk
Bowlers: Nikhil Dutta, Harmeet Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar

Captain: Nicholas Kirton
Vice-captain: Monank Patel

USA: 5 Players; Canada: 6 Players