ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Predicted XI for Pakistan

Modified May 30, 2017 21:11 IST

SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 30: Sarfraz Ahmed of Pakistab bats during the first One Day International match between Pakistan and West Indies at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 30, 2016 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) — Pakistan's newly appointed ODI skipper, Sarfraz Ahmed, will have e a tough task to rally together a no.8 side

Fast bowlers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Hasan Ali of Pakistan celebrates taking the wicket of Steve Smith of Australia during game four of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 22, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) — Hasan Ali has been amongst the wickets and will be an automatic choice in the Pakistan eleven

Pakistan will likely go in with three pace bowlers in Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Wahab Riaz. Amir bowled with flair and rhythm in the series against England last year after returning to the national team and if the ball swings around, he is among the best in the business.

Hasan Ali, with 18 wickets in 2017 is the top wicket-taker for Pakistan in the year and is the fourth highest in the list of top wicket-takers in 2017. Although his economy is on the higher side, the ability to take wickets should see Hasan preferred over Junaid Khan.

Wahab Riaz has excelled for Pakistan in the limited over formats and is a fiery bowler to face first change. With a sharp bouncer and pinpoint yorkers, Riaz can be Pakistan's X-factor with the ball. The 2015 World Cup battle with Shane Watson will be on the minds of the batsmen as they face a steaming Wahab Riaz.

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Edited by Staff Editor