After a long waiting time of more than 8 years, finally the return of international cricket in Pakistan has come back. The first match of the series of 3 T-20 matches between Pakistan vs World XI. The 1st T20 match will be played tonight on Tuesday.
Tonight at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, first T20 match will be played between Pakistan vs World XI. The World XI team has reached Pakistan. The entire team has also got engaged in the practice without losing time. It is as Faf du Plessis has made the mind of winning the army.
On Monday, the tournament trophy has unveiled with the captains of both the teams. The Pakistan team's command will be in the hands of Sarfraj Ahmed and World XI command will be in the hands of the african player Faf du Plessis.
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Let's Take a Look at the Possible Team of the World XI for the 1st Twenty20 match.
The battlefield has been already decorated, both the teams have has been ready, the buzz is about to sound. Just wait a little bit. Here we tell about the possible eleven squad of World XI Against Pakistan.
Openers
South Africa's experienced batsman Hashim Amla will be seen in the opening while Bangladesh's explosive batsman Tamim Iqbal will take over the non striker's edge.
Middle Order
South Africa's Faf du Plessis will play the role of captain while Australia's George Bailey and South Africa's David Miller will give extra solidarity to the campus. Australia's Tim Penn team will play as wicket keeper.
All Rounder
New Zealand's Grant Elliott and Australia's Ben Cutting will play the role of all-rounder in team.
Bowlers
South Africa's Morne Morkel will hold fast bowlers while South Africa's Imran Tahir and West Indies' Samuel Badree will spin bowler.
Possible XI
Hashim Amla, Tamim Iqbal, Faf du Plessis (captain), George Bailey, David Miller, Tim Paine (wicketkeeper), Grant Elliott, Ben Cutting, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir, Samuel Badri.
Past Story
Pakistan had never thought of seeing conditions such as cricket in Pakistan, that he could never win the Champions Trophy. But says what can be achieved if not confident. In the final of the Champions Trophy, capturing the title by defeating the tournament's best team was not an easy thing.
After 31st May 2015, for the first time, a world class cricket match is being played in Pakistan. So this will not be a simple fight for Pakistan. Pakistan's team will have to fight the battle again once again in their home, so Pakistan will have to face every defeat in this match.
When and Where are the Matches
First Match Tuesday, September 12, 7:30 pmSecond Match Wednesday, September 13, 7:30 pm
Third Match Friday, September 15, 7:30 pm
Match Information
Match | Pak vs WXI, 1st T20, 2017 |
Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 |
Time | 02:00 PM GMT (7:30 Indian Time) |
Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Venue Scoring Pattern
Avg 1st inn Score | 173Avg |
2nd inn Score | 174 |
Highest Total | 176/8 (19.4 Ov) by Pak vs ZIM |
Highest Chased: | 176/8 (19.4 Ov) by Pak vs ZIM |
Where to Watch Match
Three matches Live broadcast will be on DD SPORT. But these matches will not be available for live streaming. Fans can watch this match at 7:30 pm on DD Sports, according to Indian time.
World XI Squad
Faf du Plessis (c), Tim Paine (wk), Hashim Amla, Grant Elliott, David Miller, George Bailey, Paul Collingwood, Ben Cutting, Tamim Iqbal, Darren Sammy, Thisara Perera, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel, Samuel Badree
Pakistan Squad
Sarfraz Ahmed (c & wk), Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Usman Khan, Fahim Ashraf, Umar Amin, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees, Sohail Khan