Pakistan is gearing up for its second Super 4 clash in the Asia Cup against traditional rivals India in Colombo on Sunday.
The Men in Green are likely to go with the same playing XI that registered a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Wednesday.
Pakistan replaced Mohammad Nawaz with Faheem Ashraf in the last game and the all-rounder bowled well, giving away 27 runs in seven overs, while taking the important wicket of Shakib Al Hasan, who was looking out of form, and forming a crucial partnership with him. Were staying. Mushfiqur Rahim.
Conversely, Mohammad Nawaz struggled with his bowling in the first Group A match against India in the tournament, which could be a significant factor in his expected absence from the upcoming games.
Due to overcast conditions and the possibility of rain during the clash, Pakistan are likely to field four fast bowlers, with Faheem playing a supporting role to Pakistan’s fast bowling trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan’s probable playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
Pakistan team for Asia Cup:
Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Salman Ali Aga, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf. , Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
