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Can Pakistan Cricket Roar in the T20 World Cup 2024?
Pakistan cricket team and the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024
Thus, the cricketing community focuses on the West Indies and the United States regarding the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan, which is also a team of 2009 champions, is also anxious and has considerable supporters who are waiting to see their team win yet again. However, can it stand the odds and come out a winner? Now, discussing the factors that can impact Pakistan’s journey to the T20 World Cup in 2024 seems appropriate.
Recent Form of the Pakistan Cricket Team
A 2-1 series victory over Ireland with some nervous moments and a 2-2 draw against New Zealand at home.
Pakistan is entering the World Cup after playing the 4-match T20 series in England. Pakistan was hoping for good results and practices from these matches for the World Cup. But Pakistan could not get the desired results as 2 games were abandoned due to the rain, and Pakistan was severely defeated in the other 2 games.
Pakistan Cricket Team’s Matches Against India and USA at Group Stages of T20 World Cup 2024
Pakistan will play the USA for the first time, so the Pak vs USA match will be interesting. Ind vs Pak is also a high-voltage match as Pakistan and India’s rivalry is entering the USA. They will play in New York. The USA and New York will witness the high-voltage game of emotions live for the first time in their history.
Pakistan Cricket Team’s Strengths and Weakness for ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Strengths of Babar Azaam XI
A strong bowling attack with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf leading the pace bowling line. The opener Shaheen Afridi with pace, the return of world-class left-arm pacer Amir, and the raw pace of Haris Rauf.
Weakness of Babar Azam XI
The middle order is a problem area in terms of consistency, and the spin bowling lacks good form, plus a genuine wicket-taking fast bowling all-rounder.
Key Players to Watch in T20 World Cup 2024
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar
- Abrar
- Saim
- Shaheen
Best Possible Playing XI and players that must be included in playing XI.
Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Muhammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad wasim, shaheen Afridi, Muhammad Amir, Haris rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Batting:
- Babar Azam: The world’s No. 1 ranked T20I batsman, his form is crucial for Pakistan’s success.
- Saim Ayub: The young batting sensation brings a unique option to the batting with his attacking batting style at the top.
- Mohammad Rizwan: A dependable wicket-keeper batsman, his aggressive style complements Babar Azam.
- Fakhar Zaman: He is a dangerous Batter. With his power-hitting ability, he can win the match single-handedly and dismantle any bowling attack.
- Usman Khan: The explosive young WK batsman can provide power and depth to the batting lineup.
- Iftikhar Ahmed: A formidable player in middle-order with decent power-play capability.
Bowling:
- Shaheen Afridi: He begins with furious, and his opening spell can reduce any team’s batting department into shambles.
- Haris Rauf: It looks to him as a specialist to bowl the chinaman, and he is an excellent death bowler in the T20 format.
- Mohammad Amir: The seasoned left-arm seamer brings power, swing and control, consistency, and Taking capability out of the pitch.
- Imad Wasim: A highly reliable bowler, he might also serve as a left-arm spinning bowler and a left-hand middle-order batsman.
- Abrar Ahmed: Whereas the young mystery leg–spinner is an added value to any side bowling arsenal.
The Road Ahead for Pakistan Cricket Team in The ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024
This picture shows the challenges and opportunities for the Pakistan Cricket team in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Group Stage:
Thus, Pakistan and the IND, SA, IRE, CAN, and USA teams are in the same group. On paper, they should be comfortably placed to reach the next stage, where the eight best-performing teams are determined. But the match of Pakistan vs India, in all probabilities, will be a serious challenge for the side.
Super 8s and Beyond:
This World Cup will be a relatively tougher test compared to the regular season encounter of the Super 8s stage. Regardless of the outcome, this team needs to make consistent performances and pressure-handling sessions to reach the knockout stage. Here, one will come across cricket from the top-notch and compete with teams such as Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Public opinion and media hype are two important issues recently driving the public’s attention.
These fans are extremely loyal to the side they support, and Pakistan proves no exception in such cases. It may come as no surprise that social media feeds are filled with hunches and commentaries. As for disadvantages, having such support might be a source of motivation, but handling expectations and pressure would be a daunting task regarding the mental health of the team.
Factors Influencing Pakistan’s Chances to Win ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 in the USA
The Pakistan cricket team has a blend of young and experienced players. However, the consistency of their middle order and their ability to overcome vulnerability compared to their counterparts is another factor that needs to be deemed critical.
Here’s a table summarizing the factors influencing Pakistan’s chances:
| Factor | Positive Impact | Negative Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Lineup | Explosive and Experienced Top-order | Explosive and Experienced order |
| Bowling Attack | Pace attack with experience | Lack of a world-class spinner |
| Recent Form (T20Is) | Played against strong teams | Shaky recent performances Against Ireland and England |
| Player Inclusions | Experience (Amir, Wasim) New Players ( Abbas Afridi, Abarar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Azam Khan) |
Youngsters need more experience |
| Public Support | Source of motivation | Pressure management |
Read more about the preparations of the Pakistan team for the World Cup T20 2024.
Winning the T20 World Cup 2024 for Pakistan will require a collective effort, peak performance at crucial moments, and a bit of luck. The passionate fans will cheer them on throughout the tournament, hoping to see their team roar and reclaim the coveted trophy.
