#PakvsWI First ODI: A Look At The Likely Playing XI

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#PakvsWI first ODI of the three-match series is scheduled for this Friday. With both teams looking to start strong, here’s a closer look at Pakistan’s likely playing XI for the opening encounter, as they aim to carry momentum from the T20 series and make an early statement in the 50-over format.

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With Fakhar Zaman ruled out due to injury, Pakistan are likely to open with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. The middle order is expected to feature Babar Azam, skipper Mohd. Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, and Hasan Nawaz, forming the team’s top six for the opening match.

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All-rounders

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Faheem Ashraf and Mohd. Nawaz are expected to serve as Pakistan’s fast-bowling and spin-bowling all-rounders, respectively.

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Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali are likely to spearhead Pakistan’s pace attack. However, with Hasan currently out of form, the team may opt to rest him for a game in favour of Naseem Shah. In the spin department, having featured in the T20 series, Sufiyan Muqeem could be rotated out, with Abrar Ahmed expected to come in as the lone specialist spinner.

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#PakvsWI First ODI: Likely Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohd. Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Mohd. Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali/Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi and, Abrar Ahmed.

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