#PakvsZim ODI Series: A Look At Pakistan’s Likely Playing XI

The #PakvsZim ODI series is set to begin this coming Sunday. As anticipation builds, here’s a detailed look at the likely playing XI that the green shirts are expected to field in the opening match of the three-match series.

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Pakistan is expected to retain Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub as their regular openers in the format. With Babar Azam rested for this series, either Haseebullah or Tayyab Tahir is likely to replace him at the number three position. Skipper and wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan, along with Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, and Irfan Khan, are expected to follow in the middle and lower order.

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Bowling Attack

In the absence of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf is expected to lead the fast-bowling attack, with Amir Jamal and Mohammad Hasnain providing support. Meanwhile, left-arm wrist-spinner Faisal Akram is also likely to make his debut in the opening game.

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Likely Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir/Haseebullah, Mohd. Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Irfan Khan, Amir Jamal, Haris Rauf, Mohd. Hasnain and, Faisal Akram.