Pakistan are on the verge of getting knocked out of the Champions Trophy after starting their campaign with a loss. The defending champions suffered a crushing 60-run loss at the hands of New Zealand in the tournament opener.
Another loss against India could very well dump them out of the competition. So, as Pakistan looks to bounce back after the defeat, we are taking a look at the Pakistan Playing 11 for the IND vs PAK match.
Pakistan Playing 11 vs India- ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 5:
However, Shakeel is expected to be replaced by Imam-ul-Haq in the Pakistan Playing 11 vs India. With Fakhar Zaman ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, Pakistan have recalled Imam and the southpaw is likely to partner Babar at the top of the order.
Middle-order batsmen and allrounders: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah
With Pakistan's Champions Trophy hopes hanging by a thread, captain Mohammad Rizwan will be desperate to lead the side from the front. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored only 3 runs in the last game and will be eyeing a big score.
Salman Agha started positively with the bat against New Zealand but could not last long. He scored 42 runs off just 28 balls and will look to deliver with the bat against India as well.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Even though Pakistan lost the opening game against New Zealand, they are unlikely to change their bowling lineup. The Pakistan Playing 11 vs India is likely to have three frontline pacers and one spinner.
Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf are expected to be the three pacers in the Pakistan Playing 11 vs India while Abrar Ahmed will be the lead spinner.
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