ICC World Cup 2019: Match 2 - Windies vs Pakistan - Pakistan's Predicted Playing XI, Analysis

Pakistan will take on the batting power-house Windies in their opening match of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The Men in Green was the first team who had landed their feet in England and thus they should be well prepared for the ODI showpiece. In fact, Sarfraz Ahmed-led side will be well acclimatised to the English conditions and they would like to make the most of it. We take a look at Pakistan’s Predicted Playing XI for the match against the Windies.

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On the other hand, the Windies had a perfect warm-up match against New Zealand. They had posted a mammoth score of 441 and they would like to bring their best to the table. Windies has a good batting unit whereas the bowling department can be their Achilles Heel.

Here is a look at Pakistan’s Predicted Playing XI.

Fakhar Zaman

The southpaw batsman career has taken massive strides in the last two years. Ever since the left-hander has scored the Champions Trophy hundred, he is a pivotal batsman for Pakistan.

Imam-ul-Haq

The left-hander has let his bat do all the talking for him. Imam-ul-Haq has come up with consistent performances and he would like to continue in a similar fashion.

Babar Azam

The stylish batsman has been the fulcrum of Pakistan’s batting unit. The right-hander has delivered the goods and he would aim to continue the good work.

Shoaib Malik

The veteran batsman has all the experience under his belt and his experience is going to be crucial. Malik can play the anchor’s role for the Pakistan team as he can hold one end up.

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Mohammed Hafeez

The right-hander will also bring the experience into the side. Hafeez will like to deliver the goods for the Pakistan side and the experienced batsman will aim to hit the straps.

Sarfraz Ahmed

The Pakistan skipper will like to lead with aplomb in the ICC World Cup 2019. Sarfraz Ahmed will like to get the best out of his players and he would himself aim to give his best.

Pakistan will like to get off to a winning start.

Imad Wasim

The all-rounder has impressed with both bat and ball.  Thus, Imad Wasim will aim to come up with a good performance in the ICC World Cup 2019.

Hasan Ali

The right-arm fast bowler has come up with consistent performances. Ali has picked wickets at regular intervals and he would like to bring his best.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan has bowled with confidence in the recent past. The leg-spinner will play a big role for Pakistan and he would aim to give a good performance against the Windies.

Shaheen Afridi

The lanky fast bowler has impressed with his brisk pace. Afridi has been right on the money with his line and length. Hence, he would aim to bring his best to the table.

Wahab Riaz

Wahab Riaz hasn’t been in the best of forms in the recent past. However, the talisman fast bowler will like to turn the tables in the World Cup.