Former champions Pakistan will kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against hosts USA on Thursday, June 6, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The USA, buoyed by their seven-wicket win over Canada, will face a formidable Pakistan team that has reached the semi-finals and finals in the last two World Cups.
The Dallas pitch, which favored batters in the USA’s high-scoring chase against Canada, also offers some movement for fast bowlers. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, aim to end their title drought since 2009, while the USA hopes to put up a strong fight, drawing confidence from their recent series win against Bangladesh.
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USA vs PAK: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas Pitch Report
The Grand Prairie Stadium has proven to be a batter-friendly pitch, as evidenced by the USA’s successful chase of 194 against Canada in their tournament opener, with more than half their wickets intact. This makes it a high-scoring venue, particularly during the chase phase. Consequently, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first. However, pacers may find some advantage with the new ball.