Probable Openers of Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted].



ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Openers: While almost all the national teams in world cricket will emphasise over their openers for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan looks settled in the opening department with the likes of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam doing their jobs perfectly.



It seems like Pakistan has done all the testing work and are almost certain to back their openers in Azam and Rizwan for the mega flagship event of ICC, starting October 17.



The pair is consistently scoring runs for Pakistan in the shortest format and are providing a perfect start more often than not.&nbsp;



For the England T20I series, Pakistan went with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam as the openers, which is a perfect indication of their choices.



Moreover, the duo plundered a massive 150-runs stand in the first T20I against England for the first wicket while a 50-runs partnership in the second match against the same opponent a night before.



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Probable Openers of Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted]



Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan, has scored 943 runs in 30 innings in T20Is at an impressive average of 44.90. The cricketer almost clocks at 130 in the shortest format. He is also placed 11th in the ICC T20I batsman rankings with 640 rating points.



While Babar Azam, skipper of the Pakistan national team, needs no introduction especially, in the T20Is. Azam has scored 2,142 runs in the shortest format in 54 innings, averaging 47.60 and a strike rate of 131.



Azam, the specialist T20I cricketer, is placed 2nd in the ICCs T20I batsman ranking just below England?s Dawid Malan.



Rizwan and Azam own the record of most runs scored as Pakistan's T20I first-wicket partnership. The duo has amassed 429 runs, which is the highest amongst the 46 pairs that have opened for Pakistan.



Moreover, they scored with a run rate of 9.36 which is also the highest among the 46 Pakistan?s opening pairs.



With these two cricketers providing their services in the opening department, Pakistan will stick to them and show confidence going ahead in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 which is scheduled to be held in the UAE and Oman.



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Probable Openers of Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted]

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Future Tour Programs (FTP) of Pakistan 2021-2023, Upcoming Series, Tournament details.



Future Tour Programs (FTP): Just like for any other cricket playing nation, the global cricket body also released the Future Tour Programs (FTP) for Pakistan?s national cricket team. Pakistan is scheduled to play at least two bilateral series against each team (one at home and one away) from 2021-23.



Although Pakistan national cricket team schedule is not jam-packed, however, there is plenty of action waiting for the men in green ahead. The fans will be excited to see clashes of Pakistan with Australia, England, West Indies, New Zealand and many other countries.



Pakistan will have away series with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka while the home tour of West Indies, Australia, England and New Zealand besides the Asia Cup and other ICC events.



Here are the complete details of the Future Tour Program (FTP) of the Pakistan National Cricket team for 2021-23.



<h2>Future Tour Programs (FTP) of Pakistan 2021-2023, Upcoming Series, Tournament details:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Month/Year</td><td>Tour Details</td><td>Fixtures</td><td>Venue/Host</td></tr><tr><td>September 2021</td><td>Pakistan tour of Afghanistan, 2021</td><td>3 ODIs</td><td>Sri Lanka</td></tr><tr><td>Nov - Dec 2021</td><td>Pakistan tour of Bangladesh 2021</td><td>2 Test and 3 T20</td><td>Bangladesh</td></tr><tr><td>December 2021</td><td>West Indies tour of Pakistan 2021-22</td><td>3 ODI and 3 T20</td><td>Pakistan/UAE</td></tr><tr><td>Feb - Mar 2022</td><td>Australia tour of Pakistan 2022</td><td>2 Test, 3 ODI and 3 T20</td><td>UAE/Pakistan</td></tr><tr><td>Jul - Aug 2022</td><td>Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka 2022</td><td>2 Test and 3 ODI</td><td>Sri Lanka</td></tr><tr><td>September 2022</td><td>Asia Cup 2022</td><td>12 ODI and 1 Final match</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>October 2022</td><td>England tour of Pakistan 2022</td><td>5 ODI</td><td>Pakistan/UAE</td></tr><tr><td>Oct - Nov 2022</td><td>New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2022</td><td>2 Test and 3 ODI</td><td>Pakistan/UAE</td></tr><tr><td>Nov - Dec 2022</td><td>England tour of Pakistan 2022-23</td><td>3 Test</td><td>Pakistan/UAE</td></tr><tr><td>June 2023</td><td>Asia Cup 2023</td><td>12 ODI and 1 Final match</td><td>Sri Lanka</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Future Tour Programs (FTP) of Pakistan 2021-2023, Upcoming Series, Tournament details

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The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is around the corner and the excitement has already taken its toll on the fans. The governing body on Friday (5th January) announced the schedule for the tournament. The event will take place in the United States of America (USA) and the Caribbean.&nbsp;



As many as 55 matches will take place in the T20 World Cup 2024 and it will see 20 teams locking horns with each other. This will be for the first time in history that this many teams will take part in the tournament. West Indies will be host to 42 matches whereas the remaining 6 games will be played in the USA across three different cities.?



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20 teams have been divided into four groups with 5 teams each. From every group, the top 2 teams will advance into the Super 8 stage. This stage will see two groups with four teams each and the top two teams will play the semi-final.&nbsp;&nbsp;



Here are the groups of the league stage:&nbsp;



Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA



Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman.&nbsp;



Group C:&nbsp;New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan,&nbsp;Uganda, Papua New Guinea&nbsp;Group D:&nbsp;South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan National Cricket Team T20 World Cup 2024 schedule date, venue and time</h2>



Coming to the<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjH5e-488qDAxXLUGcHHQVuBG8QFnoECBAQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cricbuzz.com%2Fcricket-team%2Fpakistan%2F3%2Fschedule&amp;usg=AOvVaw3V89c_3zg07DLKMQBqrJ0G&amp;opi=89978449" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjH5e-488qDAxXLUGcHHQVuBG8QFnoECBAQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cricbuzz.com%2Fcricket-team%2Fpakistan%2F3%2Fschedule&amp;usg=AOvVaw3V89c_3zg07DLKMQBqrJ0G&amp;opi=89978449"> Pakistan National Cricket Team,</a> they are placed in Group A alongside India, the USA, Ireland and Canada. The Shaheen Afridi-led side will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 with a clash against hosts USA on 6th June in Texas.?



Following that Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India on 9th June in New York. They will then play their next match at the same venue against Canada on 11th June. Before ending the league stage against Ireland on 16th June 2024.



Here is the Pakistan Cricket Team schedule date, venue and time for the T20 World Cup 2024:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day/Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Venue</td><td>Group&nbsp;</td><td>Time:</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday /June 06</td><td>Pakistan vs USA</td><td>Texas&nbsp;</td><td>Group A</td><td>8:30 PM IST</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday/June 09</td><td>Pakistan vs India&nbsp;</td><td>New York</td><td>Group A</td><td>8:30 PM IST</td></tr><tr><td>Tuesday /June 11</td><td>Pakistan vs Canada&nbsp;</td><td>New York</td><td>Group A</td><td>7:30 PM IST</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday /June 16</td><td>Pakistan vs Ireland&nbsp;</td><td>Lauderhill</td><td>Group A</td><td>7:30 PM IST</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Pakistan Match List for T20 World Cup 2024:



<ul>
<li>Match 01 ? vs USA</li>



<li>Match 02 ? vs India</li>



<li>Match 03 ? vs Canada&nbsp;</li>



<li>Match 04 ? vs Ireland&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Pakistan will be playing under the leadership of new skipper Shaheen Afridi. Going into the tournament they will be one of the hot favourites to win the T20 World Cup 2024. The Men in Green since the last few years have been a dominant force in the shortest format of the game and have done some great things.&nbsp;



Pakistan had a sensational outing in the last two World Cups. They reached the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 and then were the finalists in 2022. This time around under Shaheen Afridi they would be hoping to go one step ahead and win the title. They have won the only title that came in 2009.



If Pakistan first qualify for the Super 8 stage, which is most likely to happen. They will then be part of the Group B of the Super stage. All the eyes will be on them as they will step in the field for the World Cup.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan predicted squad for the T20 World Cup 2024:&nbsp;</h2>



Shaheen Afridi (C), Babar Azam Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman Mohammad Haris (WK), Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Ihsanullah, Shan Masood, Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">T20 World Cup 2024 schedule&nbsp;</h2>



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Here?s the full?scheduled of the T20 World Cup 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>June 1</td><td>USA vs Canada</td><td>Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>June 2</td><td>West Indies vs Papua New Guinea</td><td>Guyana</td></tr><tr><td>June 2</td><td>Namibia vs Oman</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 3</td><td>Sri Lanka vs South Africa</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 4</td><td>Afghanistan vs Uganda</td><td>Guyana</td></tr><tr><td>June 4</td><td>England vs Scotland</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 5</td><td>India vs Ireland</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 5</td><td>Papua New Guinea vs Uganda</td><td>Guyana</td></tr><tr><td>June 5</td><td>Australia vs Oman</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 6</td><td>USA vs Pakistan</td><td>Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>June 6</td><td>Namibia vs Scotland</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 7</td><td>Canada vs Ireland</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 7</td><td>New Zealand vs Afghanistan</td><td>Guyana</td></tr><tr><td>June 7</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh</td><td>Dallas</td></tr><tr><td>June 8</td><td>Netherlands vs South Africa</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 8</td><td>Australia vs England</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 8</td><td>West Indies vs Uganda</td><td>Guyana</td></tr><tr><td>June 9</td><td>India vs Pakistan</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 9</td><td>Oman vs Scotland</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 10</td><td>South Africa vs Bangladesh</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 11</td><td>Pakistan vs Canada</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 11</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Nepal</td><td>Lauderhill</td></tr><tr><td>June 11</td><td>Australia vs Namibia</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 12</td><td>USA vs India</td><td>New York</td></tr><tr><td>June 12</td><td>West Indies vs New Zealand</td><td>Trinidad and Tobago</td></tr><tr><td>June 13</td><td>England vs Oman</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 13</td><td>Bangladesh vs Netherlands</td><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td></tr><tr><td>June 13</td><td>Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea</td><td>Trinidad and Tobago</td></tr><tr><td>June 14</td><td>USA vs Ireland</td><td>Lauderhill</td></tr><tr><td>June 14</td><td>South Africa vs Nepal</td><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td></tr><tr><td>June 14</td><td>New Zealand vs Uganda</td><td>Trinidad and Tobago</td></tr><tr><td>June 15</td><td>India vs Canada</td><td>Lauderhill</td></tr><tr><td>June 15</td><td>Namibia vs England</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 15</td><td>Australia vs Scotland</td><td>Saint Lucia</td></tr><tr><td>June 16</td><td>Pakistan vs Ireland</td><td>Lauderhill</td></tr><tr><td>June 16</td><td>Bangladesh vs Nepal</td><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td></tr><tr><td>June 16</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Netherlands</td><td>Saint Lucia</td></tr><tr><td>June 17</td><td>New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea</td><td>Trinidad and Tobago</td></tr><tr><td>June 17</td><td>West Indies vs Afghanistan</td><td>Saint Lucia</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Here?s the schedule of the Super 8 stage&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>June 19</td><td>A2 vs D1</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 19</td><td>BI vs C2</td><td>Saint Lucia</td></tr><tr><td>June 20</td><td>C1 vs A1</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 20</td><td>B2 vs D2</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 21</td><td>B1 vs D1</td><td>Saint Lucia</td></tr><tr><td>June 21</td><td>A2 vs C2</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 22</td><td>A1 vs D2</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 22</td><td>C1 vs B2</td><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td></tr><tr><td>June 23</td><td>A2 vs B1</td><td>Barbados</td></tr><tr><td>June 23</td><td>C2 vs D1</td><td>Antigua &amp; Barbuda</td></tr><tr><td>June 24</td><td>B2 vs A1</td><td>Saint Lucia</td></tr><tr><td>June 24</td><td>C1 vs D2</td><td>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Here?s the schedule of the knockout stage&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>June 26</td><td>Semifinal 1</td><td>Guyana</td></tr><tr><td>June 27</td><td>Semifinal 2</td><td>Trinidad and Tobago</td></tr><tr><td>June 29</td><td>Final</td><td>Barbados</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Pakistan National Cricket Team T20 World Cup 2024 schedule, date, venue, time and latest updates

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ENG+vs+PAK" rel="nofollow">ENG vs </a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ENG+vs+PAK">P</a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ENG+vs+PAK" rel="nofollow">AK</a>: ?Aap Chakke Kyu Kha Rahe'' - Pakistani Star Player faces Embarrassing fan moment due to poor form: Currently, Pakistan Men?s Cricket Team is playing the four-match T20I series against England but they aren?t performing well as England is leading the series by 1-0 with two matches were abandoned due to the heavy rain. With this, Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan faces awkward moments with the fans due to his poor performance in recent matches.



The Third T20I match between Pakistan and England was washed out by the rain but England played dominating cricket against Pakistan in the second T20I match at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. England won the 2nd T20I match by 23 runs and skipper <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Jos+Buttler" rel="nofollow">Jos Buttler</a> played a superb inning of 84 runs. Pakistan Pacers did quite well but the batters failed to chase the target of 184 runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs PAK, The Awkward moments Between Shadab Khan and a Fan:</h2>



During the travel in Cardiff, a fan confronted Shahdab Khan about his bad performance either by bat or ball in the ongoing T20I series against England.<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=+Shadab+Khan" rel="nofollow"> Shadab Khan </a>failed to get a single wicket in the recent matches against England and Ireland, he has an economy rate of 12 per over. This clearly shows the Pakistani star players are facing a lack of form ahead of the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024.



Shadab Khan has always been the core player of the Pakistan National Cricket Team and his performance in the middle overs is very crucial for the team but T20 World Cup 2024 will start in just a couple of days. Therefore, many questions are raised over the performance of Shadab Khan in the recent games and this is not a positive sign for Pakistan.&nbsp;



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Pakistan still has the chance to draw the t20I series against England by 1-1 by defeating them in the fourth T20I match, which will be played on June 30 at Kennington Oval Cricket Ground in London. It is expected that Pakistani players will give good competition to the home team and chances are high they might win the 4th T20I match as well.



Pakistan have made lots of changes after they failed to play good cricket in the ICC Men?s ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Babar Azam was reappointed as skipper of the Pakistan National Cricket Team after newly appointed skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi failed to make an impact in the bilateral series.&nbsp;



Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and fans are expecting a lot from Pakistan team in the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 but if we look at recent matches, they aren?t playing good cricket. Some of the players like Fakhar Zaman, Mohd. Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi even Skipper Babar Azam are playing superb cricket but they need to play collective cricket to win the ICC tournament.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan Matches in T20 World Cup 2024:</h2>



Pakistan will be playing their first match of the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 against the USA on June 06 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. After the match with the USA, Pakistan will be looking to defeat India on June 09 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Then, Pakistan will be playing their last two group-stage matches against Canada and Ireland on June 11 and 16, respectively.&nbsp;



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ENG vs PAK: ?Aap Chakke Kyu Kha Rahe? - Pakistani Star Player faces Embarrassing fan moment due to the poor form

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ICC T20 World Cup 2024?Points Table: History has been created! The Giant-Killer USA have pulled off an amazing win against the runner-ups of the 2022 T20 World Cup Pakistan in a super over. USA are leading Group A with two wins in two games and we are here with the latest ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June after PAK vs USA.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-usa-match-summary">PAK vs USA Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-t-20-world-cup-2024-points-table">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#group-a-points-table">Group A Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#group-b-points-table">Group B Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#group-c-points-table">Group C Points Table</a></li><li class=""><a href="#group-d-points-table">Group D Points Table</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



In a thrilling start to the T20 World Cup 2024, the USA pulled off an incredible 190+ chase against Canada in the inaugural match! But they didn't stop there?USA went on to level the score against Pakistan's formidable bowling lineup, one of the best in the tournament. This stunning upset is the first big shocker of the T20 World Cup and is sure to skyrocket the confidence of the USA players as they gear up to face India on June 12th. What an electrifying start for the USA!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-usa-match-summary">PAK vs USA Match Summary</h2>



Winning the toss was a game-changer, and luck was on USA's side! They strategically invited Pakistan to bat first, kicking off with spin to seize control of the innings right from the start. Mumbai-born Saurabh Netravalkar struck first, sending Rizwan back to the pavilion with a sharp edge to third slip. The excitement continued as Usman Khan, attempting a risky lofted shot, fell to Nosthush Kenjige in just the third over.



Then came Fakhar Zaman, blazing onto the field but lasting only seven balls. Pakistan found themselves reeling at 3 down within the first five overs. However, Shadab Khan and skipper Babar Azam fought back valiantly, building a crucial 72-run partnership. Shadab dazzled with a quickfire 40 off 25 balls, but questions arose as Babar Azam struggled to accelerate, inexplicably maintaining a strike rate of just 100 after playing 40-odd balls on a decent batting surface.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/BABAR-SHADAB.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135020" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Babar and Shadab Stabilized Pakistan's innings (Getty Images) </figcaption></figure>



Azam Khan's dismissal on the very first ball added to Pakistan's woes, leaving them floundering in the middle. However, the late-innings heroics of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi brought some much-needed fireworks. Their explosive hitting in the death overs propelled Pakistan to a fighting total of 159 in their 20 overs.



Chasing 160 against Pakistan's formidable bowling attack was no walk in the park. USA, however, held their nerve, avoiding early wickets and capitalizing on a couple of crucial misfields. They powered through the batting powerplay, racking up 44 runs and losing just Steven Taylor. The game-changing moment came with skipper Monank Patel and Andries Gous forging a vital 68-run partnership for the second wicket. This stand was the cornerstone of their chase, setting the stage for an exhilarating finish



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/pAKISTAN-1.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135021" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pakistan Team (API via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir reignited the contest with two quick wickets, dismissing both set batters and injecting fresh excitement into the game. With the match hanging in the balance, Aaron Jones and Nitish Kumar stepped up, guiding USA to a nail-biting scenario: 15 runs needed off the last over. Haris Rauf's first three balls were brilliant, conceding just 3 runs, but then the drama unfolded as his next three deliveries went for 11 runs, leading to a thrilling tie and a super over showdown!



USA took the crease first in the super over with Jones and Harmeet ready to take on the challenge. Known for his control, Mohammad Amir surprisingly gave away 3 wides, while a boundary and sharp running between the wickets saw USA amass 18 runs. The stage was set for a pulsating finish!



Saurabh Netravalkar took the ball for USA in the super over and delivered an exceptional first three balls, giving away only 5 runs and taking a crucial wicket. With Pakistan needing 14 off the last three balls, the pressure was immense. They could only muster 4, 2, and 1 in those final deliveries, sealing a historic victory for USA in the super over. This sensational win against Pakistan will be remembered as a landmark moment in the T20 World Cup!



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/382251-1.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135019" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Netravalkar sealed the win for USA (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



USA have won two in a row and that brings them up to first place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table of Group A. Below are the latest ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June after PAK vs USA:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-t-20-world-cup-2024-points-table">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-a-points-table">Group A Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group A</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>United States</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.626</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+3.065</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Canada</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.451</td></tr><tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-3.065</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-b-points-table">Group B Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group B</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>+0.736</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.950</td></tr><tr><td>Namibia</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.309</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.975</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-c-points-table">Group C Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group C</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+6.250</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+0.411</td></tr><tr><td>Uganda</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-2.952</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>PNG</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.434</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-d-points-table">Group D Points Table</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Group D</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.048</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+0.539</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Nepal</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.539</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.048</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked his playing XI for the Pakistan National Cricket Team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. What was the major talking point of his team was he didn't pick Babar Azam as an opener for the team. 
Babar Azam has been asked by the team management to open the innings in the ODIs ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter opened for the team in the tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand but didn't have a great outing. 
Babar Azam failed to score big in all three games, and this raised a lot of concerns over his new role. The Pakistan coach, however, mentioned that they want Babar to open the innings as the wickets in Pakistan have nothing to offer, and the best batters should maximise as many balls as possible. 
Aakash Chopra picked Babar Azam at No.3 in his innings. According to him, Fakhar Zaman will be opening the innings alongside Saud Shakeel. He feels that the latter will have to do a great job for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Aakash Chopra went on to pick skipper Mohammad Rizwan at No.4, followed by Salman Agha at No.5. The duo were the main reasons why the Pakistan National Cricket Team reached the final of the tri-series. They both slammed terrific centuries in the game against South Africa. 
According to Aakash Chopra, both Khushdil Shah and Faheem Ashraf will be there in the playing XI of the Pakistan National Cricket Team. The PCB was criticised a lot for the selection of the duo, and they didn't do anything good either in the tri-series. 
The Pakistan National Cricket Team pace battery for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see a pace trio of Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, as per Aakash Chopra. He also picked Abrar Ahmed as the lone spinner in the team. 
<h2>Pakistan playing 11 for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 picked by Aakash Chopra</h2>
Here's Pakistan playing 11 for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 picked by Aakash Chopra 
Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan National Cricket Team playing 11 for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Babar Azam has been asked by the team management to open the innings in the ODIs ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked his playing XI for the Pakistan National Cricket Team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan playing 11 for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 confirmed by Ex-India star, no Babar Azam as opener

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Pakistan National Cricket Team skipper Mohammad Rizwan opened up about the batting position of Babar Azam for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He mentioned that the batter will be opening in the tournament and he is satisfied with his batting position. 
Babar Azam's batting position has been one of the most talked about things in Pakistan Cricket currently. This is because the right-hander was asked by the management to open the innings for the team in ODIs after regular opener Saim Ayub was ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. 
Babar Azam did the opening for the Pakistan National Cricket Team on the recently concluded tri-series against South Africa and New Zealand. However, it wasn't a fruitful outing for him in the series, as he failed in all three games of the series, putting his position in talks yet again. 
After Babar Azam failed in the tri-series, a lot of talks were raised over his position for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. There were reports that the team management was considering sending him back to No.3 with Saud Shakeel being promoted to open. 
<h2>Babar Azam to open the innings for Pakistan in Champions Trophy - Mohammad Rizwan</h2>
But with the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy around the corner and the Pakistan National Cricket Team set to play the tournament opener, skipper Mohammad Rizwan confirmed Babar Azam's batting position. He said that the batter would continue opening as he was happy. Speaking to reporters, he said: 
"Babar Azam to open the innings for Pakistan in Champions Trophy, he is satisfied with his Batting Position" 
Pakistan National Cricket Team skipper Mohammad Rizwan also provided an update about Haris Rauf. The fast bowler got injured in the first game of the tri-series, and there were a lot of reports about him being ruled out. 
However, Mohammad Rizwan provided a positive update, saying that Haris Rauf is 80% fit, adding that he will play a part in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He said: "Haris Rauf is 80% fit to play. He is regularly bowling and doing gym as well."
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Babar Azam to open innings for Pakistan National Cricket Team in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy {PC:X}

Babar Azam's batting position has been one of the most talked about things in Pakistan Cricket currently.

Pakistan National Cricket Team skipper Mohammad Rizwan opened up about the batting position of Babar Azam for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Babar Azam's batting position finalised by captain Mohammad Rizwan ahead of PAK vs NZ

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Pakistan National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team are locking horns with each other in the first game of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament opener between the teams is taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi. 
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy kick-started today, and for the opening ceremony, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) arranged a wonderful Air Force aircraft show. The Pakistan Air Force marked the beginning of the tournament, and the show took place after the teams were ready to take the field.
However, the show didn't go well with the fans and players of the New Zealand Team. As the airforce planes soared overhead, Kiwi openers in Devon Conway and Will Young seemed to be afraid as they ducked to protect themselves from the aircraft. 
Not only the players, but the fans in the Stadiums also looked scared. What caught the attention of many was the reaction of one kid in the crowd. He hilariously covered himself, signalling from threat but was relieved once the planes went past the stadium. 
<h2>Watch: New Zealand's Devom Conway and Will Young get scared to Pakistan Air Force's show during 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener </h2>
Here's the video: 
https://x.com/TheRealPCB/status/1892177238260580426
Coming to the first match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan National Cricket Team won the toss and opted to field first. Both the teams have been giving their best in the match and are making sure that the fans get entertained big time. 
New Zealand started well with the bat, adding 39 runs for an opening partnership. But the Pakistan National Cricket Team then made a slight comeback with three quick wickets. Will Young has kept the Kiwis in the game with his solid half-century and is looking set for a ton. 
Tom Latham, on the other end, has looked solid as well as the duo had added over 50 runs in partnership at the time of writing this piece. They would be keen to carry on and help the New Zealand National Cricket Team post a massive total on the board.
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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy kick-started today, and for the opening ceremony, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) arranged a wonderful Air Force aircraft show.

Pakistan National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team are locking horns with each other in the first game of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Watch: NZ players and fans hide themselves as aeroplanes fly over Karachi Stadium during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener

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Pakistan National Cricket Team has suffered a massive blow ahead of the India clash in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the next game against the arch-rivals. 
Fakhar Zaman got injured during the first game of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand. The Pakistan National Cricket Team batter suffered a knee injury on the second ball of the match, which took place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday (19th February). 
Fakhar Zaman put in a sprint to chase the ball in an attempt to save the boundary. However, he felt discomfort in his knee and looked in pain. The batter then walked off the field and returned during the last phase of the innings, but he didn't look in good shape. 
https://x.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1892451703959466024
<h2>Fakhar Zaman failed to score runs in the game against New Zealand in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy </h2>
Fakhar Zaman then was slated to open the innings but wasn't allowed to do that due to the lack of time on the crease. He walked out to bat at No.4 but was visibly struggling to get going due to the knee injury that he had. He wasn't able to run or big shots. 
Fakhar Zaman was ultimately back in the hut after scoring 24 runs off 41 balls as Pakistan National Cricket Team went on to lose the match. The batter slammed four boundaries in his innings but wasn't at his fluent best as we have seen him play over the years. 
His absence from the game against India will be a massive jolt for the Pakistan National Cricket Team. The game will be do or die for the Mohammad Rizwan-led side. If they lose the game, they will be almost eliminated from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. 
Fakhar Zaman would've proved to be the vital cog in the wheel for Pakistan National Cricket in the match against India. The batter has a great record against the Men in Blue and his absence will leave a massive void in the team. 
So far, as per the reports, Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out only for the India game in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. This means that the Pakistan National Cricket Team is unlikely to name any replacement and wait for the batter to get fit completely. 
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Fakhar Zaman ruled out of India clash in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy  {PC:X}

Pakistan National Cricket Team has suffered a massive blow ahead of the India clash in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the next game against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan face a HUGE Blow! Fakhar Zaman ruled out of India clash in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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Pakistan National Cricket Team have put themselves in a spot of bother after their defeat against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The 60-run loss in the match against the Kiwis has surely dented their chances of qualifying for the semi-final. 
Pakistan National Cricket Team looked torrid in the match against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side failed with bat and ball, which saw them being under pressure right from the start as the Kiwis asserted their authority. 
Pakistan opted to field first and the move didn't work in favour of them as they ended up giving 320 runs. Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118*) slammed brutal centuries, while fifty from Glenn Phillips powered New Zealand to a massive total in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter. 
In the chase, no batter from the top looked settled as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Babar Azam slammed a fifty, but it came at a very poor strike rate, which cost the Pakistan National Cricket Team the match. Salman Agha and Khushdil Shah, in the end, looked good, but the target was too much as the hosts got all out for 260. 
<h2>Pakistan's qualification scenario for semi-final in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy </h2>
With the loss, the road to the semi-final for the Pakistan National Cricket Team is now very tough. To qualify for the knockout stage, they now need to win both of their remaining games against the India National Cricket Team and the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. 
If they do this, then things will be slightly easier for them. After this, they would be hoping that one of India or Bangladesh lose two of their remaining three games in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. 
If this happens, the Pakistan National Cricket Team will be ending the league stage of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with four points. They will finish above one of Bangladesh or India. But if they lose even a single game, they will be out.
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Pakistan qualification scenario for semi-final after loss to New Zealand  {PC:X}

Pakistan National Cricket Team looked torrid in the match against the New Zealand National Cricket Team.

Pakistan National Cricket Team have put themselves in a spot of bother after their defeat against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan's qualification scenario for semi-final after loss to New Zealand

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Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Batting first, Mumbai scored 205 runs. In reply, Delhi was well on track at 140/3 but collapsed under pressure. Karun Nair's 89 went in vain as Mumbai's bowlers turned the game around in the final overs. The match flipped in the 19th over when Delhi lost three batters to run-outs in bizarre fashion. Delhi was bowled out for 193, facing their first defeat of the season, while Mumbai kept their playoff hopes alive.

MI became the first team to defeat Delhi, won the match by making a strange hat-trick of run-outs; won the match by 12 runs

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RCB extended their dominance in away games with a fourth straight win, chasing down RR's 173 comfortably. Phil Salt's explosive 65 and Virat Kohli's 100th T20 fifty led the charge, while RR's bowling faltered despite Kumar Kartikeya's lone breakthrough. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel helped RR post a competitive total, but RCB's strong batting sealed the win, handing RR their fourth consecutive loss.

Virat's roar, Phil Salt's storm, RCB smashed Rajasthan; won the match by 9 wickets

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IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match preview ahead of the clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, as Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya led side will go head-to-head.

IPL 2025 MI vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win Today's match? Top Picks to Look Out for, Best Fantasy 11 and more

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium: it's a clash of the two Royals featuring Virat Kohli and skipper Sanju Samson.

IPL 2025 RR vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win Today's match? Top Picks to Look Out for, Best Fantasy 11 and more

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SRH pulled off a record chase against PBKS while LSG stunned GT, shaking up the IPL 2025 points table. Delhi Capitals now lead, with CSK and MI struggling at the bottom.

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