ICC World Cup 2023: Probable Squad Of Pakistan

ICC World Cup 2023: Probable Squad Of Pakistan:

Pakistan will start their stint in ICC World Cup 2023 with an encounter against Netherlands on October 6. Like every other team, Pakistan will play a total of 9 matches during the tournament. Babar Azam is the current captain of Pakistan and is expected to lead the team in ICC World Cup 2023.

Pakistan will form a strong squad so as to win their second ODI World Cup title. Pakistan has already announced their squad for Asia Cup 2023 and a similar set of players can be picked for ICC World Cup 2023. Here we talk about Pakistan’s probable squad for ICC World Cup 2023.

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ICC World Cup 2023: Probable Squad Of Pakistan

Openers- Fakhar Zaman & Imam-ul-Haq

For the openers, Pakistan will definitely pick Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq. Both these players have shown stunning form in ODIs in 2023.

Left-handed batter Zaman has hit 3 centuries and 520 runs this year. Left-handed Imam-ul-Haq has piled up 191 runs in 5 games with a top knock of 90.

Middle-Order Batters- Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Agha

Babar Azam will bat at one-down and will also lead Pakistan in ICC World Cup 2023. He has scored 425 runs in 8 ODI games this year averaging 53+.

Hence, the right-handed batter has followed up his marvellous batting form this year. Iftikhar Ahmed (2 ODIs) and Salman Agha (8 ODIs) have been also impressive, mustering 222 and 236 runs respectively this year.

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Wicket-keepers- Mohammad Rizwan & Mohammad Haris

Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Haris have been picked as wicketkeepers for Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023. They might get a place in ICC World Cup 2023 squad too.

Rizwan is a powerful lower-order batsman in ODIs. The right-handed batter has scored 343 runs in 2023 with 3 fifties. Mohammad Haris will be the backup option for the keeper.

All-Rounders- Shadab Khan & Mohammad Wasim Jr

For the all-rounders, Shadab Khan and Mohammed Wasim Jr. might get entry into the Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023. Shadab Khan is also the ODI vice-captain of Pakistan.

The right-handed batsman is a spin all-rounder. Mohammed Wasim Jr is a medium pace-all rounder, with 23 runs in 3 innings and 9 wickets in 6 ODIs this year.

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Spinners- Mohammad Nawaz & Usama Mir

For spinners, Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir are highly likely to get spots in Pakistan squad. Nawaz is an off-spinner with 6 scalps in 6 ODIs this year. Usama Mir is a leg spinner with 10 scalps in 6 ODIs in 2023.

Pacers- Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi are three pacers who are almost confirmed to be the leading pacers for Pakistan in ICC World Cup 2023.

Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has hunted 8 wickets in 4 ODIs since the start of 2023. With 13 and 10 wickets in ODIs, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf are the leading wicket-takers for Pakistan in 2023.