Global T20 Canada: All you need to know about Edmonton Royals

Strengths and Weaknesses

Luke Ronchi is expected to open alongside Chris Lynn

The batting in Chris Lynn and Luke Ronchi are the definite highlights, along with the pyrotechnics one may expect from Shahid Afridi. The absence of any other well-known name in the squad could be a problem for the side. Especially in a format that needs useful contributions from everyone on certain occasions.

The bowling department is in safe hands as the Royals have Mohammad Irfan, Sohail Tanvir and Wayne Parnell. Afridi's leg-breaks will also pose a big problem for the opposing sides and he is someone who can win games on his own.

Chris Lynn is one of the few players in the team that has been doing well in recent times on the biggest occasion. Aside from him and Shahid Afridi, they don't have too many big-name players and that might be an issue for the side if they are to get out of the group stage.