Pakistan enters the World Cup passionately, intending to win their second World Cup crown. The nation’s cricketing legacy includes a solitary World Cup victory in 1992, led by Imran Khan. Pakistan, a cricketing powerhouse, announced its squad for the upcoming World Cup on Friday, September 22, 2023.
In the lead-up to the tournament, Pakistan faced a setback as the promising fast bowler, Naseem Shah, was forced to withdraw due to injury. Naseem’s raw pace and potential made him a key figure in Pakistan’s bowling department, and his absence will be keenly felt.
Babar Azam, one of the most excellent batters of the current era, will lead Pakistan’s cricket team. Babar is the world’s number-one ODI batter in the ICC rankings because of his elegant stroke play and consistent performances.
Pakistan’s batting unit revolves around the captain himself, Babar Azam. The formidable Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling unit, a towering presence who can swing the ball and deliver fiery spells. Pakistan’s World Cup campaign starts with a clash against the Netherlands on October 6, 2023, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Pakistan’s Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023
Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
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Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023 Full Schedule & Fixtures
| Date | Match Details | Time (IST) | Venue |
| October 6, 2023 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 2:00 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| October 10, 2023 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| October 14, 2023 | India vs Pakistan | 2:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| October 20, 2023 | Australia vs Pakistan | 2:00 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| October 23, 2023 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | 2:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 27, 2023 | Pakistan vs South Africa | 2:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 31, 2023 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 2:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| November 4, 2023 | New Zealand vs Pakistan | 10:30 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| November 11, 2023 | England vs Pakistan | 2:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Pakistan’s Probable Playing XI For World Cup
| No. | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| 2 | Imam-ul-Haq | Batter |
| 3 | Babar Azam (C) | Batter |
| 4 | Mohammad Rizwan | Wicket-keeper |
| 5 | Iftikhar Ahmed | All-rounder |
| 6 | Agha Salman | All-rounder |
| 7 | Shadab Khan | All-rounder |
| 8 | Mohammad Nawaz | All-rounder |
| 9 | Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
| 10 | Zaman Khan | Bowler |
| 11 | Haris Rauf | Bowler |
