As Pakistan gears up to host the #PakvsBAN T20 Series, fans and selectors alike will be watching closely. With a reshuffled squad and several fresh faces, the series offers a valuable glimpse into Pakistan’s evolving T20 strategy. Here are four key storylines to keep an eye on.
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Fakhar & Saim – A New Opening Chapter?
Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are both known for their explosive batting at the top of the order. However, this series could mark their first outing together as an opening pair. If they click, it could signal the start of a new era for Pakistan’s T20 batting—one marked by aggression, flair, and fast starts.
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Hasan Nawaz – Middle-Order Fix?
After an impressive PSL showing and a century during Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand earlier this year, Hasan Nawaz finds himself in a new role. With the return of Fakhar and Saim, he is likely to bat in the middle order. If he adapts well and delivers, Pakistan may finally have a solution to its long-standing middle-order issues.
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#PakvsBAN T20 Series: All Eyes on All-Rounders
Both Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf showed glimpses of their best during PSL 2024. Pakistan has struggled to find consistent all-rounders in T20s, and if these two can deliver with both bat and ball, it would be a significant boost ahead of major ICC tournaments.
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Sahibzada Farhan – Domestic Star to International Performer?
Sahibzada Farhan lit up PSL with aggressive, match-winning knocks. But the real test lies ahead: can he replicate that form under the pressure of international cricket? This series could be his launching pad—or a reminder of the gap between domestic and international stages.