Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Analysis: Can Babar’s Men End the Trophy Drought?

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Analysis, The Pakistan cricket team enters the T20 World Cup 2024 with a point to prove after their disappointing Asia Cup and ODI World Cup performances. This 1,500+ word exclusive breaks down Pakistan’s likely squad composition, key player matchups, and whether their unique blend of pace and unpredictability can conquer the Caribbean conditions.

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Analysis

🔵 Certain Selections (Barring Injury)

1. Babar Azam (Captain)

   • Pakistan’s all-time leading T20I run-scorer (3,985 runs)

   • IPL 2024 performance: 447 runs @ 135 SR

   • Needs to improve powerplay strike rate (122 in last 12 months)

2. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)

   • Only keeper with 2,000+ T20 runs at 50+ average

   • Strike rate concern: 127 in last 10 T20Is

   • Crucial anchor role in Caribbean conditions

3. Shaheen Afridi

   • 78 wickets in 66 T20Is

   • Powerplay specialist (5.8 economy)

   • Coming off 4/30 vs England in April

🟡 Likely Picks (85% Chance)

4. Fakhar Zaman

   • X-factor left-hander (SR 150 in last 15 innings)

   • 3 T20I centuries (joint-most for Pakistan)

   • Struggles vs leg spin (7 dismissals since 2023)

5. Shadab Khan

   • Vice-captain and spin all-rounder

   • 91 T20I wickets + 639 runs

   • Poor PSL 2024 form (avg 12 with bat, econ 9.2)

6. Haris Rauf

   • Death overs specialist (16 yorkers per match)

   • But expensive in 2024 (9.8 economy)

   • Needs to rediscover 2022 form

🟠 Selection Battles

7. Imad Wasim vs Mohammad Nawaz

   • Imad: Better batter (SR 140) but retired briefly

   • Nawaz: More economical (7.1) but less threatening

8. Mohammad Amir vs Naseem Shah

   • Amir: Experience but 2-year international gap

   • Naseem: Youthful energy, better Test record

9. Azam Khan vs Usman Khan

   • Azam: Power-hitter but fitness concerns

   • Usman: PSL star but untested internationally

🔥 Pakistan’s Tactical Strengths

Pace Battery

• Shaheen + Naseem + Rauf combine for:

  • 152 wickets in last 3 years

  • 7.8 combined economy

• Only team with three 145+ kph bowlers

Spin Options

• Shadab + Usama Mir leg-spin duo:

  • Take wicket every 19 balls together

  • 7.3 economy in middle overs

Fielding Improvements

• 82% catch success rate in 2024 (up from 71% in 2022)

• Specialized fielding coach hired

⚠️ Potential Weaknesses

1. Middle-Order Fragility

   • No fixed #5/#6 (7 players tried since 2023)

   • Collapsed 6 times in last 10 chases

2. Death Bowling

   • Concedes 11.2 runs/over in last 5 overs

   • Misses Shaheen’s yorkers at death

3. Caribbean Record

   • Lost last 5 T20s in West Indies

   • Struggle vs low bounce

🗓️ Pakistan’s Critical Group Matches

🌟 X-Factor Players

1. Mohammad Haris

   • Strike rate of 162 in T20Is

   • Can keep wickets if needed

2. Abbas Afridi

   • Emerging pace all-rounder

   • 17 wickets in last 10 T20s

3. Saim Ayub

   • Left-handed powerplay aggressor

   • 87m six-hitting capability

🏟️ Venue-Specific Strategies

1. New York Stadium

   • Play 4 pacers + Shadab

   • Target 160 batting first

2. Florida Ground

   • Two spinners + Imad

   • Use Fakhar as floater

3. Barbados

   • Shaheen with new ball

   • Bowl Rauf at death

📊 Pakistan’s Road to Semifinals

Group Stage

• Must beat India/USA to top group

• Key: Protect NRR vs Canada

Super 8s

• Likely opponents: WI, SA, England

• Need 2 wins minimum

Knockouts

• Depend on Babar/Rizwan consistency

• Shaheen’s powerplay wickets crucial

🏆 Our Predicted Pakistan Squad

❓ Key Questions About Pakistan’s Campaign

Q: Can Babar improve his strike rate?
A: Needs to attack more in powerplay (current SR 122)

Q: Who solves the death bowling woes?
A: Abbas Afridi emerging as option

Q: Is Rizwan’s anchor role outdated?
A: Must accelerate after 10 overs

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📌 Where to Follow Pakistan’s WC Journey?

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