Former Indian cricket Aakash Chopra discovered his predicted Pakistan who plays XI for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025Adoption of a notable Babar Azama Positioning Choice in number 3 in the order of hitting. Chopra has shared his insights in the video on his YouTube channel, emphasizing the Pakistani forces and potential strategy for the tournament, which will be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19.
Aakash Chopra predicts Pakistan to play XI
Chopra provided XI includes Saud Shakeel Partnership with Fakhar Zaman As openers, followed by Babar in no. 3, Mohammad Rizwan in no. 4, then Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afidi, Najeem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed. This choice sees Babar – who hit the recent games as an opener – which moves down the order, and Saud Shakeel has given the opportunity at the top.
“What will be their predicted XI? I think about Saud Shakeel with Fakhar Zaman because Saim Ayub is gone now. Babar Azam in No. 3, Mohammad Rizwan in No. 4, then Salman Agh, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afidi, Najeem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed “ said Chopra.
Key observations
The role of Babar Azama: Chopra emphasized the importance of Babar and Mohammad Rizwan as the basic lineups of Pakistan. He noted that the success of Pakistan was closely related to Babar performance, which has collected more than 6,000 running in Odis.
“They still rely a lot on Babar Azam – 6000 go runs and the speed at which he came to this far. Babar Azama’s performances and Pakistan’s victories are close to each other. He and Mohammad Rizwan are their striking major,” The ex -india opener added.
Saud Shakeel as an opener: Chopra’s election of Shakeel is particularly noticeable as an opener, suggesting a fresh approach to Pakistan’s highest order.
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Universal: Chopra believes that Pakistan aims to play more comprehensive, wanting the depth of hitting to no. 8 or 9, together with comprehensive comprehensive priests1. They expect their blow to revolve around Babar and Rizwan.
Players to watch
Chopra identified three players who would be under additional surveillance during the champion trophy:
- Saud Shakeel: Fans want to see him play intensely.
- Khushdil Shah: Evaluate whether his T20 comprehensive abilities have conveyed ODIS.
- Abrar Ahmed: As a slightly underestimated player that many have yet to see or play.
“There will be some extra focus on three players-Saud Shakeel because we will properly see him play for the first time, Khushdil Shah because she is proven comprehensive in T20s, has a golden hand, but if he can do the job in Odis too , and Abrar Ahmed because he is slightly underestimated and not many people saw or played against him, “” Delhi-Lad added further.
Chopra also expects Pakistan to reach the semifinals of the 2025 champion trophy if they perform their potential. However, he added that there would be a knockout, he would have to win at least one of the new Zealand and India, as he does not expect Bangladesh to win the game against them.
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