Discover the top 3 Pakistan players to watch out for in their clash against India. Pakistan suffered one of the biggest upsets in history when they lost to the USA in their opening match of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Babar Azam and Co. were stunned by the tournament co-hosts with a thrilling Super Over win. This dented the confidence of the 2009 champions and reduced their chances of Super 8s qualification.
Pakistan’s next assignment is against arch-rivals India and they will need nothing less than a win to keep themselves in the hunt. They will be also looking to avenge their loss in the 2022 World Cup edition. The pitch has more in favour of the bowlers and Pakistan rely heavily on their pacers to shine.
They will also look to avenge their defeat in the 2022 World Cup edition. The pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is more in favour of the bowlers and Pakistan rely heavily on their pace attack to do the needful.
Here are three Pakistani players to watch out for in the match against India:
3. Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is a key asset in the Pakistan lineup. His 25-ball 40 was crucial in helping Pakistan reach a respectable score in their last match against the USA. The right-hander can also be a game-changer with his leg spin. His four-over spell in the middle overs is likely to trouble the Indian middle order on a bowling-friendly surface.
2. Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman is one of the finest batters in the Pakistan unit. The southpaw can find gaps and clear ropes at ease. Batting in the middle order, Zaman will bring stability and accelerate the scoring rate to achieve a competitive total. He also has a good record against India across formats.
1. Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah could be a big threat to Team India in the upcoming match. The right-arm pacer has troubled the Indian top order in the past and is likely to have another fruitful outing as the pitch has so much in store for the pace bowlers. Notably, in the 2022 World Cup, Naseem had given the Indian batters a tough time with the new ball and also took the wicket of KL Rahul to give the team an early lead.