T20 World Cup 2021, India vs Pakistan (Super 12): Pakistan announces 12-member team

The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup enters Super 12s from Saturday, while Sunday would witness India and Pakistan clashing against each other. Meanwhile, Pakistan has announced its 12-member team for the match.

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Dubai - United Arab Emirates, First Published Oct 23, 2021, 2:23 PM IST | Last Updated Oct 23, 2021, 6:43 PM IST

The ICC T20 World Cup is set to get intense from Saturday, with the Super 12s starting off. Meanwhile, fans would be waiting for Sunday when arch-rivals India and Pakistan collide at the Dubai International Stadium. It would be the sixth clash between the two sides in the tournament to date.

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Pakistan has had a dreadful performance against India so far in the competition, having lost all five encounters. Therefore, it would be desperate to turn things around this time. However, it won't be easy for either side, considering the stiff competition between the two in the ICC T20 Rankings, as India and Pakistan are placed second and third.

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Ahead of the same, Pakistan has done something interesting, as it has revealed its 12-member team, which would face off against India on Sunday. The side would be led by Pakistan's number one batter Babar Azam, followed by other batters (Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Haider Ali). Mohammad Rizwan would handle the duties behind the stumps.

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Among the all-rounders, Pakistan has listed Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan and Shoiab Malik. As for the bowlers, it would be headed by Shaheen Shah Afridi, along with Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali. However, it must be noted that the playing XI could still change depending on the conditions and the wicket on Sunday. Also, it is unclear if India would announce its team today itself.

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Pakistan's final 12 against India: Babar Azam (c), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Shoiab Malik, Shaheen Shah Afridi, along with Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali

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