ICC World Cup 2019: Match 6, England vs Pakistan - Pakistan's Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan will have to produce a scintillating effort as they look to make a comeback against England on June 3 (Monday) after their humiliating defeat against Windies in their ICC World Cup opener. The batters will have to pull up their socks after their dismal effort in the campaign opener as they were all out for 105 runs.

Pakistan aim to bounce back

Sarfraz Ahmed & Co will be desperate to end their 11-match losing streak against England who are looking at their best form after their thumping win over South Africa in the World Cup opener. Mohammad Amir will have to lead the bowling attack while the others will have to step up and look to contain the England team for a small total.

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Pakistan will have to bounce back soon as another defeat will be a massive setback in their race for qualification.

Here is the predicted playing XI of Pakistan for match 5 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against England at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham:

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Imam-ul-Haq

Imam-ul-Haq has been among the runs and will have to lead the pack for Pakistan. The southpaw will have to forge a good opening partnership with Fakhar Zaman to set the platform for the batsman to follow.

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman has a good record in England and will have to replicate his performance from the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India. Zaman plays an aggressive brand of cricket and if he gets going, it will hard to stop him for England.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam was the highest scorer for Pakitan in their last game against Windies. Azam will want to continue that form and help Pakistan put up a good total on the board against a strong English attack.

Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk)

Sarfraz Ahmed will have to lead his team from the front and motivate his players to put up a good effort. Besides, he will also have to put his best performance with the bat to lead the middle order.

Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez is the senior most cricketer in the line-up and will have to shoulder the responsibilities of bringing the team to the winning ways. Hafeez can contribute to all the departments and will hope to have a good World Cup likely to be his last.

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Asif Ali

Asif Ali is going through a personal loss; however, will hope to deliver goods for his country in the World Cup. Ali has been among runs and will have to be in his top form as Pakistan aim to make a comeback.

Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim didn’t have a good start to his World Cup campaign. Wasim will have to hit the strides soon if Pakistan expect to go deep in this tournament. Wasim is also an able batsman who can chip in with crucial runs at the lower order.

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Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan didn’t have a good game against Windies. He will have to be at his best against the world-class batters from England. Besides, Shadab can chip in with the bat which will add value to the team.

Hasan Ali

Hasan Ali didn’t have a good start to his World Cup campaign. He will have to hit the strides soon if Pakistan want to keep themselves alive in the tournament. Ali can rake up some good pace and will look to do so and provide some early breakthroughs to set up the game for Pakistan.

Wahab Riaz

Wahab Riaz didn’t have a good game against Windies on Friday. He will have a point to prove and the England match can’t be a better opponent to justify his selection. Riaz will have to be at his top and pick wickets with the new ball to contain the English batters.

Mohammad Amir

Despite Pakistan having a bad game, Mohammad Amir had an outstanding game in their World Cup debut. Amir returned with three wickets and will hope to keep up the good work in the upcoming matches. Amir will have to be among the wickets if Pakistan want to stop the in-form England batters.