Five Pakistan Players to Watch Out for at ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Cricket fans are in for a great time as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on June 1, 2024. Over a dozen teams will battle it out across pitches in the Caribbean and USA for a chance to become world champions. Pakistan is set to feature in this tournament after securing one title throughout their previous tournament.

Let’s look at some top players that could spur the Men in Green to cricket glory in this edition.

Fakhar Zaman

Zaman has become a phenomenal member of Pakistan’s T20 squad in recent seasons. The skilled cricketer managed an impressive haul in the top order for his national side ahead of this tournament. His name featuring in the final list gives the Men in Green much-needed firepower in cricket’s fastest tournament.

One of Zaman’s recent performances did so much to underscore his prowess as a reliable squad player for India. He was at the helm of Pakistan’s plot against India at the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and looks set to replicate that performance.

Zaman continues to improve his contributions to Pakistan’s game successes and will rely on his striking ability at this tournament. He has massive experience in T20I cricket and it was evident at series meeting versus Ireland and New Zealand.

Iftikhar Ahmed

Fans will expect Iftikhar Ahmed to revamp his T20 prowess at this World Cup. The seasoned cricketer didn’t live up to the hype at the last edition, forcing fans to question rationales for his selection. However, the cricketer has an eye for big games and could be the magic bullet Pakistan desperately need.

Pakistan fans hope the cricketer gets his hard-hitting act together before the tournament advances. It will be a great addition to the team’s chances while setting or chasing targets in limited overs cricket.

Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan aims to put up a successful campaign, and stars like Mohammad Rizwan can boost their chances at this tournament. The seasoned cricketer missed recent T20Is versus New Zealand but secured a place at the national team to the World Cup. Rizwan is likely to cross the century of caps milestone at this tournament and younger players are bound to learn from his experienced gameplay.

Rizwan will form a lethal partnership with Babar Azam as Pakistan aims to deliver deathly attacks against opposing teams. His big-game mentality and wealth of skills will be a great advantage to the Men in Green throughout this tournament.

Shaheen Afridi

Speedsters are in no short supply amongst Pakistan’s ranks, but Shaheen Afridi has something special for sure. The skilled cricketer and PSL star player is set to deliver deathly bowls against opposing teams in this tournament. Shaheen once held the T20I captaincy before handing it to Babar Azam.

The pacer will look to replicate his performances against top sides in this tournament as Pakistan aims to end their long trophy drought. Fans can hope for the best from Shaheen’s wicket-taking abilities as they progress in this edition.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam is Pakistan’s skipper and a skilled opener in multiple formats. He took his team to the ICC T20 WC final in 2022 but the English wanted that title more than anything. Azam must pick up the pieces of that shattered squad ahead of another campaign in the Americas. Babar has several impressive records to his name, including handing defeat to a star-studded India team in 2021.

The cricketer hopes to reinvent a faltering Pakistan team after their underwhelming performances in previous tournaments. Fans hope the Men in Green cricketer will continue to deliver high-quality leadership to the team during this event.

Azam has one of the highest runs-scoring totals in T20Is and will look to merge his opening prowess with prolific teammates. He is set to partner with Mohammad Rizwan to take the Pakistan cricket team towards cricket glory.

Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Full Squad

Babar Azam (captain), Usman Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, and Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Full Group Stage Schedule