Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup 2024 match is highly anticipated showdown full of history and intense rivalry between Asian cricket giant and the two sides are locking horns with slight changes in the teams.
Babar XI seeks comeback after rocky start against USA, while India eyes winning streak. The high-pressure match will be blockbuster, with millions looking from across the globe.
Pakistan’s campaign in ICC mega event got off to a rocky start with a shocking loss in a super over. This defeat prompted Pakistan team management to consider changes to their lineup for future games.
One expected change is the removal of Azam Khan due to his poor performance against the USA, where he returned to pavilion on a golden duck and didn’t take up wicketkeeping duties. Azam Khan’s T20I career is yet to see any major achievement. He appeared in 14 games so far, scoring only 88 runs at an average of 8.80.
The power hitter has been dismissed for a duck four times and is yet to score a half-century.
Ahead of the power-packed game, Saim Ayub is expected to bring a fresh approach. He has also been dismissed for a duck three times in 19 innings. If Ayub is selected, he is likely to open the batting alongside skipper Babar Azam, who could move to the number three position.
Pakistan will be hoping that these changes can rejuvenate their campaign and help them bounce back from their early setback.
- Saim Ayub
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Babar Azam (c)
- Fakhar Zaman
- Usman Khan
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shadab Khan
- Imad Wasim
- Shaheen Afridi
- Mohammad Amir
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
Gary Kirsten, the head coach of the Pakistani cricket team, confirmed Imad Wasim’s availability for the upcoming match against India at New York Stadium.
He stressed the importance of teamwork and strategic planning over individual performances in such a crucial game. He refrained from making predictions about the match’s outcome, acknowledging the unpredictability of T20 cricket.
Gary further mentioned that the team has worked diligently to address mistakes from previous games and is focused on delivering a strong performance in batting, bowling, and fielding. While the final playing XI is yet to be decided, Kirsten expressed hope for a comeback in the match against India by effectively utilizing the talents of their players.
T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan, India gear up for intense battle of nerves today
