By Zainab Shafiq 
As the T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off, Pakistan are all set to play their first match against the USA. Despite a recent 2-0 series loss to England, with two matches washed out, multiple Pakistani players have shown favourable form.
In this blog, we will look at the top five Pakistan players to watch who are expected to perform and make a significant impact for Men in Green in the World Cup 2024.
Top 5 Pakistan Players to Watch in T20 World Cup 2024
1) Babar Azam
Babar Azam, recently elected as the captain ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, is definitely a player to watch. With 4,023 runs from 112 innings at an outstanding average of 41.05 and a strike rate of 130.15, Babar is a constant and reliable performer.
His leadership and batting skills make him a cornerstone of Pakistan’s batting squad. Known for his sleek stroke play and capability to anchor the innings, Babar’s form and captaincy will be important for Pakistan’s triumphant journey in the tournament.
2) Usman Khan
Usman Khan, who earlier played for the UAE, has shown great potential since showing his willingness to play for Pakistan after PSL 2024. Following the termination of his contract with the UAE, the PCB counted him to their roster naming him in central contracts.
Usman has been added to the recent T20I rosters of Pakistan and is all set to portray his prowess in the World Cup. With 1,304 T20 runs from 41 innings and having scored two hundreds in PSL 2024, Usman fetches a fresh and assertive approach to the batting lineup.
3) Imad Wasim
Imad Wasim, known for his mastery of the new ball, has come out of retirement ahead of the World Cup 2024. Imad is one of the most economical bowlers in T20 cricket for Pakistan, with 70 wickets from 71 T20I innings and 535 runs from 48 T20I innings.
Although he hasn’t performed brilliantly with the bat recently, his notable performances in the PSL 2024 playoffs highlight his capability. Imad’s proficiency to control the run rate and take essential wickets will be paramount for Pakistan’s bowling attack.
4) Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed is a spin bowler who can be a surprise package for Pakistan in the World Cup. With only two T20I appearances and two wickets, Abrar is somewhat new to international cricket. Nevertheless, his overall record in T20s is stunning, with 40 wickets from 33 innings, having featured for various franchises in the PSL and Comilla Victorians in the BPL. Abrar’s spin can be a game-changer on slow pitches, and his capability to deceive batters makes him one of the Pakistan players to watch.
5) Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir, one of the players who has come out of retirement ahead of the World Cup 2024, further adds notable experience to Pakistan’s pace attack. Amir has bagged 64 wickets from 57 T20I innings and has an extensive experience in league cricket.
Overall, he has 330 wickets from 278 T20 innings. Although he was wicketless in the recent series against England, Amir’s experience and capability to bowl in tough situations make him a useful asset. His performance will be crucial in leading Pakistan’s fast-bowling unit.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s team for the T20 World Cup 2024 is loaded with skill and potential match-winners. Babar Azam’s supervision and batting, Usman Khan’s combustive potential, Imad Wasim’s economical bowling, Abrar Ahmed’s spin spell, and Mohammad Amir’s experience form a challenging lineup. As Pakistan kick off their campaign against the USA, fans will be eagerly eyeing these players who have the ability to change the course of the game and lead Pakistan to glory in the T20 World Cup.
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