5 reasons why Pakistan can win the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy

#2 Fahim Ashraf and big hitting

Ashraf’s big hitting could help Pakistan add a few extra runs

No matter how reputed a batting line-up is, if there’s a deficiency of power hitters at the end of an innings, teams might be found wanting at crucial junctures of a game. The Pakistan team, in the recent past, has been facing the issue big time.

Pakistan had players to milk singles and slam the occasional boundary here and there, but they lacked someone who could clear the ropes with disdain. Nevertheless, things have turned for the better as they have found a potential star in Fahim Ashraf.

It was evident from his knock of 64 against Bangladesh that Pakistan has someone to take their rivals’ bowling by the scruff of the neck and he has to come to the party, if Pakistan have to post big totals or chase down mammoth targets.