T20 World Cup 2021: Strongest Pakistan Predicted Playing XI against Namibia

The Pakistan cricket team will play its 4th Match of the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup on 2nd November 2021 against the Namibia side. Babar Azam and his men have been unstoppable in the tournament, and have won all the 3 matches that they have played so far.

In their previous match against Afghanistan, the ‘Men in Green’ won with 5 wickets to spare. In this article, let us take a look at the predicted playing XI of the Pakistan side for the contest against Namibia.

Openers: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam will open the batting for the Pakistan side against Namibia. While Rizwan could only score 8 runs in Pakistan’s clash against Afghanistan, Azam played a sedate knock, scoring 51 off 47 deliveries, and helped his side cross the finish line against Mohammad Nabi and his men.

Azam has scored 128 runs in the 2021 T20 World Cup at an average of 64.00, whereas Rizwan has amassed 120 runs in 3 innings at an average of 60.00.

Middle Order: Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali

The 3 players who will comprise the middle order are Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, and Asif Ali. Zaman scored a handy 30 off 25 deliveries for Pakistan in their encounter against Afghanistan. Shoaib Malik scored a 15-ball 19 with the willow for the Babar Azam led outfit in their previous clash.

Asif Ali turned out to be the saviour with the willow for the ‘Men in Green’. The right-hander scored 25* off just 7 deliveries and played a key role in Pakistan’s victory. With Pakistan needing 24 runs off the final 12 deliveries, Ali smashed Karim Janat for 4 sixes in the 19th over to finish the job for his side.

All Rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, and Shadab Khan

The three all-rounders who will play against Namibia are Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, and Shadab Khan. Hafeez scored a run-a-ball 10 for the ‘Men in Green’ against Afghanistan. Imad Wasim was tidy with the ball in Pakistan’s previous match.

In the 4 overs that he bowled, Wasim leaked 25 runs and also picked up 2 wickets as well. Shadab Khan also bowled an economical spell, giving runs at an economy rate of 5.50 per over, and picked up one wicket.

Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi

Hasan Ali was poor with the ball in Pakistan’s encounter against Afghanistan. Ali scalped one wicket in the 4 overs that he bowled, and leaked runs at an economy rate of 9.50 per over. Haris Rauf too, was on the expensive side, and gave away 37 runs in his 4-over quota and picked up just 1 wicket.

Shaheen Afridi was economical with the ball in hand against Afghanistan. The left-arm seamer bowled 4 overs, gave 22 runs, and picked up 1 wicket in the process as well.