Pakistan's cricket team looks all set and stable for the 2023 ODI World Cup, which will take place in India from October 5 to November 19.
Pakistani pacers Shaheen Afridi and Harris Rauf ripped apart India’s top-order batting line-up when the two teams met for the first time during the Asia Cup recently.
It remains to be seen if they can create the same magic in the ODI World Cup, but either way, their nation will be expectant once the actions get underway.
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Pakistan Cricket World Cup squad, team list
Pakistan's rich cricket history has aided the team in garnering a huge fan following over the years. The team has had superstars like Imran Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram and so many others represent the country in the past.
The current set of players has fans waiting with bated breath for Pakistan to play in the 2023 World Cup, with a team that is well-balanced and packed with stars.
Here's what the squad looks like. As per the ICC, all competing countries have a deadline of September 28 to finalise their squads, after which any replacements must be ratified by the governing body.
| Player | Role | Age |
| Babar Azam ( C ) | Batter | 28 |
| Shadab Khan ( VC ) | All-rounder | 24 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper/Batter | 31 |
| Fakhar Zaman | Batter | 33 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Batter | 27 |
| Abdullah Shafique | Batter | 23 |
| Salman Ali Agha | Batter | 29 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Batter | 33 |
| Mohammad Haris | Batter | 22 |
| Usama Mir | Bowler | 27 |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler | 29 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jnr | Bowler | 22 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowler | 23 |
| Saud Shakeel | Batter | 28 |
| Hasan Ali | Bowler | 29 |
| Mohammad Nawaz (Traveling reserve) | All-rounder | 29 |
| Abrar Ahmed (Traveling reserve) | Bowler | 24 |
| Zaman Khan (Traveling reserve) | Bowler | 22 |
Pakistan Cricket World Cup star players
Undoubtedly the star players to look out for on Pakistan's team are Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi.
Afridi, at the age of 23, has created waves across the cricket fraternity because of his swing and pace. The young gun has previously picked up huge wickets of the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and many more, and he's just getting started!
Azam, the reigning No.1 ODI player in the world, needs little introduction. He's already being compared to Virat Kohli. The onus of Pakistan’s batting performance lies on Azam's stable shoulders for a good start.
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Pakistan Cricket World Cup fixtures
While Pakistan’s clash against India remains the highlight of the 2023 World Cup, here's a list of the team's first-phase games in the tournament:
- October 6 vs Netherlands
- October 10 vs Sri Lanka
- October 14 vs India
- October 20 vs Australia
- October 23 vs Afghanistan
- October 27 vs South Africa
- October 31 vs Bangladesh
- November 4 vs New Zealand
- November 11 vs England
Pakistan Cricket World Cup predictions, odds and latest betting
A strong Pakistan team is all set to take the field at the 2023 ODI World Cup.
The chances of Pakistan making it to the finals are very high, with a superstar filled team.
Players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and many more are a part of their high-quality team. However, the entire unit needs to have equal and consistent contributions and performances to make sure they fulfil their potential.
You can follow the links below to make your predictions on Pakistan at the 2023 Cricket World Cup and win!
Then follow along with all the action when the tournament runs from October 5 to November 19.
