ICC World Cup 2019: Match 30, Pakistan vs South Africa - Pakistan's Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan had a dismal start to their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign winning only one of the five games they have played while one ended in a washout. Moreover, they suffered a humiliating loss against India in their last game at Manchester. Sarfaraz Ahmed & Co will hope to turn around their fortunes when they face South Africa on June 23 (Sunday) at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

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Pakistan eye a turnaround against depleted South Africa

The Asian giants will look to make an array of changes from their team which played against India. There has been a rift between the senior cricketers, and the onus will be on skipper Sarfaraz to lead the team and bring out the best out of his boys.

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Moreover, they will have to leave behind their past result and look forward in pursuit of changing their fortunes in the World Cup.

Here is the predicted playing XI of Pakistan for match 30 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against South Africa at the Lord’s in London:

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Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman is ye to fire in this tournament which sums up Pakistan’s fortune in this World Cup. The swashbuckling opener needs to return to form quickly if they want to keep themselves floating for a top-four spot.

Imam-ul-Haq

The southpaw has struggled to put on a good opening starts which have hurt Pakistan big time in this World Cup. The management will hope Imam to score some runs and give a kickstart against South Africa.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam has been among the runs and has failed to convert the starts into big scores. Azam needs to shoulder the responsibility and play big knocks to help Pakistan post big totals on the board.

Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez has been inconsistent and needs to raise his game being the senior cricketer in the team. Beside Hafeez can also chip in with the ball to help the bowling department.

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Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz Ahmed has had a poor tournament so far be with the bat or behind the stump. The Pakistan skipper needs to step up and lead the team from the front as they look to turn around their fortunes in the tournament.

Asif Ali

Asif Ali has been in and out of the playing XI and will hope to utilise this opportunity to cement his berth in the playing XI. Ali can pace his innings and will wish to play a significant role against South Africa.

Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim has a lot of potentials and needs to raise his standards as Pakistan hope to secure a win and keep themselves floating for a top-four spot. Imad can contribute to all the departments, and the management will expect Imad to deliver in this do-or-die situation.

Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan has had a mild World Cup so far. The leg-spinner will have to dominate the middle overs and pick wickets to keep Pakistan in the game against the Proteas who have won only one match in the tournament so far.

Mohammad Hasnain

The young pacer has come to the team for his ability to bowl at a good pace consistently. Mohammad Hasnain will hope to have an impressive World Cup debut and chip in with early wickets with the new ball.

Wahab Riaz

Wahab Riaz has had an average tournament so far in England. The senior paceman will have to be at his very best as Pakistan will look to secure two crucial points at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir has been among the wickets and will have to continue picking wickets to keep Pakistan in the game against South Africa who have had a dismal World Cup campaign.