Aamna Aamna 
Pakistan starts strong in the contest due to its combination of seasoned stars and upcoming athletes. The Pakistan team will count on Mohammad Rizwan as captain while also depending on Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi to achieve strong results. As usual, Pakistan remains hard to forecast and their rivalry with India brings strong competition to their World Cup challenge. Their home playing field enhances the power of their fast bowlers which means they could perform strongly until the later stages of competition. The team deals with ongoing problems related to Haris Rauf’s health.
Pakistan Squad & Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Best Result | Winners (2017) |
| Head Coach | Aqib Javed |
| Captain | Mohammad Rizwan |
| Squad | Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Bowler to Watch | Shaheen Shah Afridi – 124 wickets in 60 ODIs, ranked among the top ODI bowlers |
| Batter to Watch | Babar Azam – No.1 ODI batter, 55.78 average, 19 centuries |
| Key Fixtures | vs New Zealand (Feb 19, 9 AM UK) vs India (Feb 23, 9 AM UK) vs Bangladesh (Feb 27, 9 AM UK) |
| Prospects | Pakistan’s unpredictable nature makes them a threat. Their biggest test will be against India, and injuries to key players like Haris Rauf could impact their performance. |
