PAK vs IRE T20I Series: After playing a draw T20I series against New Zealand at home, Pakistan are set to tour Ireland for a three-match T20I series. The series will kick-start on 10 April and all the three T20Is will be played at a single venue in Ireland. Here we are with the PAK vs IRE T20I&nbsp;Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s.



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Originally slated for July 2020, a two-match T20I series was canceled because of the Covid-19 epidemic. This series will mark a notable milestone as Pakistan and Ireland's first multi-match bilateral T20I meeting. The two sides have only faced once before in the shortest format, which occurred in a one-off game in 2009.



Pakistan recently had a T20I series against New Zealand at home, which would have made some doubts clear for them in order to prepare for T20 World Cup. This series and the England tour which is scheduled shortly after this series play a major role in Pakistan's direction and mindset for the upcoming ICC main event.



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Shaheen Shah was exceptional in the home series and his role in Ireland and England will be huge. He might get company from Mohammad Amir and surely Naseem Shah. There is an uncertainty on Haris Rauf making his spot in the playing 11. 



The three-match T20I series will start on May 10 and each game has a 1-day gap in between. The first T20I will be played on May 10 at 02:30 PM IST at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. The same venue will host the other two contests on May 12 and May 14.



The squads for the series are not announced yet but Pakistan might go with an almost similar lineup that they had against New Zealand with some minor changes. Haris Rauf might make his comeback to the squad and Mohammad Haris may also find his name in the final cut.



Below are the PAK vs IRE T20I <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/7808/pakistan-tour-of-ireland-2024/matches">Schedule</a>, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s:



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Day</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MAY 10/ Friday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 1st T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>02:00 PM PKT (02:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 12/ Sunday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>02:00 PM PKT (02:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 14/ Tuesday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>02:00 PM PKT (02:30 PM IST)</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs IRE T20I Schedule 2024</figcaption></figure>



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Ireland Squad for T20I Series:&nbsp;Yet to be announced. (Probable Squad- Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White, Neil Rock, Graham Hume, Ross Adair, Andy McBrine, Craig Young)



Pakistan Squad For T20I Series:&nbsp;Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan



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Ireland Probable Playing 11:&nbsp;Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White



Pakistan Probable Playing 11:&nbsp;Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir



(Other Details of the tournaments will be updated here as soon as they are announced?)



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PAK vs IRE T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s | Pakistan Tour Of Ireland 2024

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PAK vs IRE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to announce Pakistan's T20I Squad for the tour of Ireland and England on Wednesday. The development comes after PCB chief Moshin Naqvi held a media talk on Tuesday at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.



Pakistan and Ireland are slated to meet for a short three-match T20I series, starting May 10. The fixtures of the PAK vs IRE T20Is will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. The second and third games of the series will be held on May 12 and 14 respectively in Dublin.



Following the completion of the Ireland tour, Pakistan is also scheduled to visit the current World T20 Champions - England. The two sides will play out an unusual four-game T20I series, starting May 22. The fixtures will be held in Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.



?We will announce the squad for the England T20I series tomorrow [Wednesday, May 01],? Moshin Naqvi, PCB chief, said during a media talk on Tuesday at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi.



Notably, Pakistan has also not announced its final 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. The deadline to announce the provisional squad for the coveted event is May 1.



Interestingly, Pakistan may enforce some changes into their T20I squad following an embarrassing series draw against the second-string New Zealand side recently. The Kiwis managed to pin Pakistan with a scoreline of 2-2 in the five-match T20I series held recently.



In spite of having a full-strength T20I outfit, Pakistan felt jitters in defeating New Zealand. Pakistan got the upper hand in the second T20I after the first game was washed out, but the visitors toppled the scoreline with their win in the third and fourth match. In the last fixture, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan managed to get hold of the situation and defeated the Kiwis to draw the series 2-2.



Meanwhile, Moshin Naqvi also talked about the discussions around the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The <a href="https://www.pcb.com.pk/news.html">PCB</a> chief brushed aside all the reports of the hybrid model of play and asserted that all the teams, including India, will be visiting Pakistan for the event.



?We have sent the schedule [of the Champions Trophy] to the ICC, all eight teams will come. There is no reason as to why India would refuse to come. We are not thinking of a hybrid model, there is no talk of the sort,? Naqvi said.



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10 May: First T20I in Dublin 



12 May: Second T20I in Dublin 



14 May: Third T20I in Dublin 



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May 22: First T20I in Leeds 



May 25: Second T20I in Birmingham 



May 28: Third T20I in Cardiff 



May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval, London 



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PAK vs IRE: Pakistan to announce T20I Squad for Ireland Series on THIS Date | Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024

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PAK vs IRE T20I Series: Ireland Cricket have locked in their squad for the T20I series against Pakistan. Paul Stirling is set to lead the Irish Squad against Pakistan in the T20I series which is scheduled to start on May 10.



Ireland?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket/">Cricket</a>?Board have announced a 14-membered squad for a 3-match home T20I series in May 2024. The Pakistan tour of Ireland only consists of a T20I Series and this will work as a good rehearsal for both the teams before the?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/t20-world-cup/">T20 World Cup</a>?2024.



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Star pacer of Ireland Josh Little will be missing this series as per his IPL commitments. He is currently playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League and will be available for the T20 World Cup Squad.



The squad announced is similar to the squad that played against Afghanistan recently. The same group of 14 men will face Pakistan in three T20Is, starting in Dublin on Friday.



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Not only for the Pakistan Series, the Ireland Cricket board have announced the T20 Squad for the tri-series against the Netherlands and Scotland and also for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-mens-t20i-team-rankings-latest-updated-06-may-australia-south-africa-made-huge-gains-full-mens-t20i-team-standings/">ICC Men?s T20I Team Rankings Latest Updated (06 May) | Australia, South Africa Made Huge Gains</a> 



Source- <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/squads-named/">Ireland Cricket</a>

PAK vs IRE T20I Series: Ireland Squad Announced against Pakistan For T20I Series | Check Full Squad of Ireland vs Pakistan

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Pakistan Men's National Cricket Team's fast bowler Mohammad Amir has not travelled with the Men in Green's squad for the tour of Ireland which left for Dublin on Tuesday as he's facing visa issues.



The 32 year old made his return to International Cricket in a home T20i series against New Zealand this year after a span of four long years. He played four games against the Kiwis and he even found a place in the Shaheens squad for the Ireland and England series.



Mohammad Amir is a permanent United Kingdom resident having married a British girl - Narjis Khatun. He has travelled to Ireland before in 2018 but he has not received the Irish visa this year.



The PCB is in constant contact with Cricket Ireland as they believe that it was the responsibility of the hosts Cricket Board to ensure that Pakistan's players got their visa's issued on time. The visa of the Men in Green's batting coach Mohammad Yousuf got delayed as well but he received the visa in time and travelled with the squad as per schedule.



Both Amir and PCB are waiting for his visa to get approved while the Pakistani squad arrived in Dublin today. They are going to play three T20 internationals against the Irish.



The Babar Azam-led team will travel to England for a four match T20i series after the conclusion of the Ireland series ahead of the 2024?T20?World?Cup.



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Pakistan ? Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (WK), Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Day</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MAY 10/ Friday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 1st T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>7:30pm IST (7:00pm PKT)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 12/ Sunday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>7:30pm IST (7:00pm PKT)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 14/ Tuesday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>7:30pm IST (7:00pm PKT)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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PAK vs IRE: Mohammad Amir is unlikely to play in the Ireland?series

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PAK vs IRE 1st T20I: The Pakistan Cricket team is on a tour of Ireland for a three-match T20I series which would lay as a full-dressed practice series for both teams. With an eye on the team's combination and balance, the stage is set for the PAK vs IRE 1st T20I and this post reads PAK vs IRE 1st T20I: Probable Playing 11s, Full Updated Squads, Venue, and More Details.



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Pakistan just hosted New Zealand for a five-match T20I series where they drew the series with a 2-2 scoreline to a second-string Blackcaps squad led by Michael Bracewell. In this away season, Pakistan are scheduled to play Ireland and then travel to England for another T20I series.



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The PAK vs IRE 1st T20I is set to be played on 10th May at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground,?Dublin. Pakistan squad, led by Babar Azam has already landed in Ireland and had a good net session on 9th May also a photoshoot. 



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Mohammad Amir had some issues with his visa and won't be able to play in the first T20I. However, the issue is resolved and the paperwork is done so he will be available for selection from the 2nd T20I. Hasan Ali got the international callback along with Haris Rauf. Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abbas Afridi are already in the squad so it will be interesting to see who gets a name in the playing 11.



On their batting, they have a lot of experience and they will bank on it. With a good mix of aggression and composure, Pakistan will be aiming for a balanced site with a couple of experiments in the middle order. 



Below are the Full Updated Squads, Most probable Playing 11s, and more details for PAK vs IRE 1st T20I:



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Pakistan Squad:?Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Azam Khan, Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan



Ireland Squad:?Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, Craig Young, Neil Rock, Graham Hume, Ross Adair



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Pakistan?s Playing 11:?Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.



Ireland's Playing 11:?Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Ben White, Craig Young.



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In Pakistan, the Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024 will be accessible live and exclusively on A Sports HD and Tamasha Web website. Cricket fans in?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">India</a>?will not be able to see this series on television, but they can catch it live on the FANCODE app and website @69 exclusively.



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PAK vs IRE 1st T20I: Probable Playing 11s, Full Updated Squads, Venue and More Details | Ireland vs Pakistan 2024

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PAK vs IRE 1st T20I: Ireland are ready to lock horns against Pakistan in the 1st T20I battle of the Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024. The 1st T20I will be played on 10 May at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground,?Dublin?where the pitch is known for swing and seam, and with overcast weather in Dublin, it becomes a bigger challenge for batters. Here we are with the Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of Dublin for PAK vs IRE 1st T20I.



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Pakistan and Ireland have just played one match in the shortest format where the former won the contest. They met last in the 2009 T20 World Cup at The Oval in the group stage of the tournament where Pakistan set the target of 160 runs. Saeed Ajmal's four-wicket haul took it all away from Ireland and Pakistan won the match by 39 runs.



In the backdrop of the T20 World Cup looming ahead this year, this series becomes pivotal for both teams. With their paths crossing in the upcoming ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 in June, it serves as crucial preparation.



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Pakistan, having recently drawn a series at home against New Zealand, is keen on securing a win to boost their morale before the prestigious tournament. On the other hand, Ireland is eyeing victory against the visiting team, striving for their first-ever T20I win against Pakistan.



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Series: Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024 (3-match T20I series)



Match: PAK vs IRE 1st T20I



Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground,?Dublin



Timing: 07:00 PM (PKT) and 06:30 PM (IST)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-ire-1st-t-20-i-clontarf-cricket-club-ground-dublin">PAK vs IRE 1st T20I Clontarf Cricket Club Ground,?Dublin</h2>



PAK vs IRE | 1st T20I of Pakistan Tour Of Ireland will take place on May 10 (Friday) at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground,?Dublin. The play begins at 6:30 PM IST.



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According to weather.com, it is an overcast, cool, and moderately humid day in Pindi, Pakistan. The weather forecast shows a zero possibility of rain during the day but clouds will be floating there over the sky. The temperature of Ireland?s Dublin city will stay at 21?C for the most part of the day till the evening and drop further to 17?C at night.



There are no chances of rain throughout the time course of the match. Humidity is in a moderate range, hovering around 50-60%. Winds will gust toward the South-Southeast at the speed of ~18kmph.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="clontarf-cricket-club-ground-dublin-pitch-report">Clontarf Cricket Club Ground,?Dublin Pitch Report</h2>



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This cricket pitch boasts features that are a dream for fast bowlers. Its unique surface stages a symphony of unpredictability, leaving batters grappling to find their footing. When clouds gather above, the challenge escalates, adding another layer of complexity for the batting side. 



In this arena, winning the coin toss holds significant sway. Often, teams opt to field first, recognizing the advantage of chasing on such a formidable surface.



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PAK vs IRE 1st T20I Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of Dublin | Pakistan vs Ireland 1st T20I Rain Prediction

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Pakistan Men's National Cricket Teams are gearing up for the upcoming three match T20i series against Ireland with an experienced, well balanced and string squad at their disposal. The Men in Green are going to field a playing 11 which feature a mixture of promising youngsters and experienced campaigners, under the captaincy of Babar Azam.



Skipper Babar will be opening the innings alongside hard hitting opener Saim Ayub. Both of them opened the innings together against New Zealand as well and while they got their team off to some good starts, they weren't able to convert those starts into big partnerships. Saim and Babar will be looking to improvise in their opening stands against Ireland. The top order will be completed by Mohammad Rizwan who will come out to bat at number three and will be donning the wicket - keeping gloves as well. His presence in the playing 11 will provide stability to the Men in Green's batting order.



The middle order will consist of the likes of Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan and Shadab Khan. All three of them provide a really solid - foundation in terms of scoring runs quickly and their ability to switch gears at will makes the Shaheens middle order really deadly and dangerous.



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Imad Wasim will be playing the role of the spin bowling all rounder and his experience brings a lot of value to the Pakistani squad while one of Salman Ali Agha or Irfan Khan Niazi will be anticipated to fill the slot of the other all Rounder. They will provide additional options and depth in the bowling &amp; batting departments.



Talking about the fast bowling unit, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the bowling attack and he will receive an ample amount of support by the duo of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. The trio's ability of picking up early wickets and restrict the run rate of the opposition in the powerplay will be crucial in Pakistan's success against Ireland. 



If Haris Rauf plays, then it will be his first competitive match since returning from injury and it remains to be seen how well he performs in the absence of Mohammad Amir.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's Strongest Playing 11 for the 1st T20I against Ireland:</h3>



Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Salman Ali Agha / Irfan Khan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.



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PAK vs IRE: Pakistan's Strongest playing against Ireland for the first T20I

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Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team, led by Babar Azam are set to lock horns against Ireland in the second T20 International match of the three match T20i series tomorrow at Dublin's Clontarf Cricket Club Stadium. The match will commence at 7:30pm IST.



The Shaheens will be making some changes in their playing 11 for the second T20i following their disappointing defeat in?the?first?game.



In the first game, the Babar Azam led team encountered a countless number of challenges, especially in their middle order where several players failed to get going. All Rounder Shadab Khan's poor performance with both the bat and ball led to the downfall of the Shaheens.



Shadab wasn't able to do anything with the bat while with the ball he gave away 54 runs without picking up a single wicket in his four overs.



In light of these failures, Pakistan will be anticipated to make some strategic changes for the second T20i. One potential change can see Abrar Ahmed replace Shadab Khan in the playing 11 for the next game. Abrar is well known for his wicket taking abilities which makes him a valuable addition to?the?playing?11.



Other than that, no other change is expected to be made and Pakistan will be fielding a playing 11 which will be a mix of talented youngsters and experienced players.



The Shaheens experimented with the openers as they let Rizwan open the inning with Saim Ayub but Rizwan wasn't able to do much with the bat so Captain Babar will likely open the inning once again with Saim.



Rizwan will move back to the number three spot which will provide some stability to the top order.



Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed are set to add power to the middle order, while Azam Khan is likely to take on the role of wicketkeeper. Imad Wasim will bring his experience and skills as an all-rounder to the squad.



The duo of Iftikhar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman will bring some much needed fire power to the middle order while Azam Khan will be handling the Wicketkeeping duties. Imad Wasim was good in the last game and he will retain his place in the team as the spin bowling all rounder.



In the fast bowling unit, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the pack and he will be supported by the duo of Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah. Abrar Ahmed will handle the spin bowling duties alongside?Imad?Wasim



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strongest playing 11 of Pakistan against Ireland for the 2nd T20I:</h2>



Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir?and?Naseem?Shah



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Pakistan vs Ireland: Strongest playing 11 of Pakistan against Ireland for the 2nd T20I

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.