PAK vs USA T20 World Cup Match Preview: Can Pakistan Overcome Recent Form Slump?

Pakistan to Face USA in T20 World Cup Clash

NEW DELHI: Pakistan, the previous edition’s runners-up, will face co-hosts USA in an exciting T20 World Cup clash. Despite being the favorites with Babar Azam leading the team, Pakistan’s recent form raises doubts about an easy victory.

The PAK vs USA match is scheduled to take place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, United States on June 6 at 9:00 PM IST.

Pakistan’s recent defeats, including losses to Ireland and a series defeat in England, have sparked concerns among fans. The team has undergone changes in captaincy, top-order shuffling, and players coming out of retirement.

After a brief stint with Shaheen Afridi as captain, Babar Azam has been reinstated. However, criticism has been directed towards Babar and Mohammad Rizwan for their slow strike rates.

Despite their inconsistencies, Pakistan’s unpredictability is their trademark. They will heavily rely on their pace bowling attack, including Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Amir.

On the other hand, USA will be riding high after their seven-wicket victory over Canada in the tournament opener.

This will be the first-ever T20 International encounter between USA and Pakistan. The pitch at Grand Prairie has shown to be favorable for batting, with true pace and bounce benefiting the batters.

In the two matches played at the Grand Prairie Stadium so far, both were won by the teams batting second. The average first innings total is around 150, with the average second innings total being 153.

Key players to watch out for in the PAK vs USA match include Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Afridi.

The squads for both teams have been announced, with Babar Azam leading Pakistan and Monank Patel leading USA.

In conclusion, the USA will be looking to build on their momentum from the tournament opener, while Pakistan will aim to overcome their recent inconsistencies and secure a victory with their strong pace attack.

(Inputs from Agencies)