Pakistan will face England of their ultimate pool match of the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday in Kolkata.
The Males in Inexperienced are at present ranked fifth within the 2023 World Cup factors desk with eight factors and a internet run price of +0.036 and with a purpose to attain the semi-final spherical of the mega-event, they must beat England by round 287 runs whereas batting first or by about 284 balls to spare whereas chasing the goal.
Babar Azam is pinning his hopes on Fakhar Zaman to present Pakistan an aggressive begin, therefore Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique will proceed because the designated openers.
Following a unfavorable MRI report, quick bowler Haris Rauf additionally rejoined the coaching session and was seen bowling within the nets. Rauf had exited the sphere throughout the Pakistan versus New Zealand match as a result of a suspected rib sprain. Subsequently, he underwent examinations at an area Kolkata hospital after experiencing discomfort in his ribs.
On one other entrance, Shadab Khan, who missed the final two video games towards Bangladesh and New Zealand as a result of a concussion sustained within the sport towards South Africa, additionally returned to the sphere and actively participated within the follow classes at Eden Gardens.
Pakistan’s anticipated enjoying XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
Pakistan squad for World Cup:
Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr