The Asia Cup 2025 has showcased remarkable matches. Following the group stage, the Super-4 matches are underway. The second match in this stage is between India and Pakistan. Pakistan aims to avenge their group stage defeat against Team India, a task that won’t be easy. Pakistan may make significant changes to their playing 11 for this match.
Pakistan could see some major changes in its team for the upcoming match against India. Considering recent performances, the team might alter its opening pair. Young opener, Sam Ayub, has underperformed, being dismissed for 0 runs in three consecutive matches. This could lead to him being moved down the batting order. Although he has taken 6 wickets in bowling, his batting struggles may see him shifted to the middle order.
Fakhar Zaman could replace Ayub in the opening position, having played this role before and currently in good form. Mohammad Haris, who can contribute with both wicketkeeping and batting, could also be tried in this role. Currently playing in the lower order, he previously opened the innings.
Haris Rauf, who wasn’t part of the playing 11 in the group stage match against India, is likely to be included. He delivered an impressive bowling performance in Pakistan’s previous match, taking 2 wickets. However, the Dubai pitch favors spinners, which led Pakistan to field only one fast bowler in the last match, resulting in a 7-wicket loss.
**Likely Pakistan Playing XI:**
Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Sam Ayub, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.