Pakistan is gearing up for its inaugural Super 4 clash in the 2023 Asia Cup, scheduled for Wednesday at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Let’s take a look at the expected lineup for this crucial match:

Pakistan is gearing up for its inaugural Super 4 clash in the 2023 Asia Cup, scheduled for Wednesday at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Let’s take a look at the expected lineup for this crucial match:

Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq will assume their positions at the top of the batting order. These dynamic openers are expected to set the tone for Pakistan’s innings.

Captain Babar Azam, fresh off an outstanding innings of 151 against Nepal, is set to continue his exceptional form and anchor the middle order.

Mohammad Rizwan, the talented wicketkeeper-batsman, is slated to occupy the number four spot, adding stability and firepower to the lineup.

The fifth and sixth positions will see the versatile duo of Salman Agha and Iftikhar Ahmed, providing both batting depth and handy bowling options.

Despite an expensive outing against India, Pakistan is likely to stick with their spin-bowling all-rounders, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, to contribute with both bat and ball.

The final three slots in the playing XI will be reserved for Pakistan’s dynamic fast-bowling trio: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah. Known for their blistering pace and ability to unsettle batsmen, this trio recently made history by taking all 10 wickets in an Asia Cup ODI match against India.

Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf