Brampton Wolves vs Vancouver Knights, GBLT20, Today Match Prediction 01 August 2024

BMW vs VAK Match Prediction & Analysis

We are midway through the league stage in the Global T20 Canada 2024, and the Brampton Wolves will face the Vancouver Knights in the 11th game. The Brampton Wolves lost to the Montreal Tigers in the last game and must make a strong comeback. It is a must-win game for the Vancouver Knights after their third consecutive loss in the tournament against the Montreal Tigers.  

The Vancouver Knights have lost three games in a row, and the batting lineup hasn't clicked. The bowling attack also lacks experience, and the team must get the best out of its players to win. The Brampton Wolves have a strong batting lineup, and it will be interesting to see if the Knights can win this contest and keep their hopes alive for the playoffs. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

BMW

L L W L L

BMW

124/10 in 18.5 6.59

GBLT20

Montreal Tigers beat Brampton Wolves by 42 runs 31 Jul 2024

MOT

166/7 in 20.0 8.3

BMW

110/10 in 19.1 5.74

GBLT20

Toronto Nationals beat Brampton Wolves by 8 wickets 28 Jul 2024

TON

111/2 in 13.2 8.33

BMW

198/6 in 20.0 9.9

GBLT20

Brampton Wolves beat Surrey Jaguars by 59 runs 27 Jul 2024

SURG

139/7 in 20.0 6.95

BMW

104/10 in 20.0 5.2

GBL T20 2023

Montreal Tigers beat Brampton Wolves by 9 wickets

05 Aug 2023

MOT

108/1 in 14.2 7.53

BMW

128/9 in 20.0 6.4

GBL T20 2023

Surrey Jaguars beat Brampton Wolves by 6 wickets 01 Aug 2023

SURG

132/4 in 18.1 7.27

VAK

L L L L L

MOT

144/7 in 20.0 7.2

GBLT20

Montreal Tigers beat Vancouver Knights by 10 runs 28 Jul 2024

VAK

134/6 in 20.0 6.7

BTM

152/7 in 20.0 7.6

GBLT20

Bangla Tigers Mississauga beat Vancouver Knights by 22 runs 27 Jul 2024

VAK

130/6 in 20.0 6.5

TON

111/2 in 14.4 7.57

GBLT20

Toronto Nationals beat Vancouver Knights by 8 wickets 🏆 26 Jul 2024

VAK

110/10 in 19.3 5.64

VAK

137/6 in 20.0 6.85

GBL T20 2023

Montreal Tigers won by 1 wickets 05 Aug 2023

MOT

141/9 in 19.3 7.23

SURG

139/9 in 20.0 6.95

GBL T20 2023

Surrey Jaguars won by 38 runs 04 Aug 2023

VAK

101/10 in 16.4 6.06

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brampton Wolves Preview

David Warner's side had a poor outing in the last game against the Montreal Tigers, losing by 42 runs. It was the team's second consecutive loss, and they need to get their campaign back on track. Warner would know about the lack of confidence in his opponents' camp and expect a strong show from his players.  

The team needs a strong start from the experienced David Warner and his opening partner, Aaron Johnson. George Munsey has been consistent in the middle order and will look to add runs with Kobe Herft and Beau Webster. Nick Hobson, Akhil Kumar, and Aryan Dutt strengthen this batting lineup.  

Andrew Tye and Jack Jarvis will look to get early wickets as the Knights' batters have struggled at the top. Beau Webster and Aryan Dutt have done well, and the side expects tight spells from them in the middle overs. Akhil Kumar and Abhijai Mansingh have to do well in the ing role.

Brampton Wolves Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner (c), Aaron Johnson, Kobe Herft, George Munsey (wk), Beau Webster, Nick Hobson, Akhil Kumar, Jack Jarvis, Aryan Dutt, Andrew Tye, Abhijai Mansingh

Brampton Wolves Actual Playing XI:

Abhijai Mansingh, Aaron Johnson, Kobe Herft, David Warner, Akhil Kumar, Andrew Tye, Beau Webster, George Munsey, Jack Jarvis, Nick Hobson, Thomas Jack Draca

Vancouver Knights Preview

It is a now-or-never game for Usman Khawaja's team. They went down against the Montreal Tigers by 10 runs in the last game and sit at the bottom of the points table. Another loss would seal the team's fate for the rest of the season. Khawaja must lead from the front and get the best out of his players in this must-win game.  

Usman Khawaja and Munir Ahmed haven't done well at the top, and this pair must deliver a strong show. Reeza Hendricks is the key batsman for this team, and he must do well in the middle of the order with Harsh Thaker and Asif Ali. Dwaine Pretorius and Dipendra Singh Airee will look to add runs in the lower middle order.  

Mohammad Amir bowled well in the last game, but he will need good from Jeremy Gordon on the other end with the new ball. Sandeep Lamichhane must use his variations in the middle overs and restrict the scoring rate with Dwaine Pretorius. Paul van Meekeren and Thaker must deliver the goods in the ing role. 

Vancouver Knights Predicted Playing XI:

Usman Khawaja (c), Munir Ahmad (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Harsh Thaker, Asif Ali, Dipendra Singh Airee, Dwaine Pretorius, Sandeep Lamichhane, Paul van Meekeren, Mohammad Amir, Jeremy Gordon

Vancouver Knights Actual Playing XI:

Asif Ali, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rishiv Joshi, Harsh Thaker, Sandeep Lamichhane, Mohammad Amir, Dwaine Pretorius, Reeza Hendricks, Usman Khawaja, Munir Ahmad, Richie Berrington

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will see overcast skies over Brampton. The batting conditions have been tough, with most teams failing to breach the 150-run mark in the tournament. The average first-innings total has been around 145 runs this year, and the side batting first will be happy to have more than 160 runs on the board.

BMW vs VAK Pitch Report

CAA Centre, Brampton, is one of the best T20 surfaces in the world for fast bowlers. We have seen batsmen struggle to judge the movement of the ball. Batsmen must rotate the strike to do well at this venue. Spinners have little on this surface as the ball doesn't grip and turn. 

Toss: To Bat

In nine games played, the side batting first has won seven of them. It is a difficult wicket to chase scores, as the slowness on the surface makes it difficult to bat in the second half. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the track by bowling first in this game.