ICC World Cup 2019: 5 reasons why Pakistan can win the tournament

#2 Experienced middle order

Shoaib Malik has a wealth of experience in ODIs

Pakistan has a very experienced middle order in the form of Mohammed Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, and Sarfraz Ahmed. The trio has an experience of over 580 one day internationals between them. Malik has been in great form of late and is a key player in the Pakistani batting line up. Hafeez has been contributing a lot more consistently these days.

The duo can up the ante when needed and can play the waiting game to perfection as well. Not only that, both of them can bowl some pretty handy off-spin. Malik is an asset in the field as well. Captain Sarfraz is a busy player and keeps the scorecard moving. Sarfraz is excellent against spin and plays the sweep shot really well.