ICC World Cup 2019: Match 33, New Zealand vs Pakistan - Pakistan's Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan, who defeated South Africa in their last game will face table-toppers New Zealand in another must-win clash in this ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 on June 26 (Wednesday) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Sarfaraz Ahmed & Co are currently at the sixth spot with two wins from five games and faces a stiff challenge of making it to the top four.

The Men in Greens were superb in the game against South Africa, dominating them in all the departments. But they will have to keep up the games in the remaining matches. They have had a slow start, and the senior cricketers failed to raise their game, but things have finally started to fall in place, and Pakistan need to sustain the match-winning effort in the games to follow.

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Pakistan are unlikely to change their playing from their winning combination against South Africa as this have looked their best XI so far in the World Cup.

Here is the predicted playing XI of Pakistan for match 33 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against New Zealand at Edgbaston in Birmingham:

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Imam-ul-Haq

Imam-ul-Haq got a start in the last game against South Africa and will hope to carry the good form. Pakistan will be in dire need of a good opening stand against a top New Zealand side.

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman is yet to fire in this tournament which sums up Pakistan’s fortune in this World Cup. The swashbuckling opener needs to play a blinder against the Kiwis if they want to keep themselves floating for a top-four spot.

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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Haris Sohail

Haris Sohail played gem of an innings against New Zealand which helped Pakistan secure a crucial win. He will aim to continue the excellent work as they hope to register their first consecutive wins in this World Cup.

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 keep the winning run going in the World Cup in a bid for a top-four spot.

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 New Zealand who are currently at the top of the points table.

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 Edgbaston.

Mohammad Amir

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi has been in and out of the team but has contributed whenever he has got an opportunity to prove his calibre. Afridi who is playing his first World Cup will look to continue leaving a mark for himself.