Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Pakistan XI for match 6

Pakistan will face India in the 6th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, September 14, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Pakistan, the two-time Asia Cup champions, recently defeated Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in a tri-series. India, the T20 World Cup champions, will be their toughest opponent in their second game.

Here is the predicted Pakistan XI for match 6 of the Asia Cup 2025:

Top Order: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman

Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan are the new-look openers for Pakistan. Ayub has scored 816 runs at a strike rate of 136.22 in 42 T20Is, including four half-centuries, with a best score of 98*. Farhan, on the other hand, has made 407 runs at a strike rate of 127.58 in 21 T20Is, with three half-centuries and a best score of 74. No. 3 batter Fakhar Zaman has scored 2127 runs at a strike rate of 132.35 in 103 T20Is, including 12 half-centuries, with a best score of 91.

Middle Order: Salman Ali Agha (C), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris (WK)

Salman Ali Agha, the captain, has scored 489 runs at a strike rate of 116.15 in 26 T20Is, including four half-centuries with a best score of 56. Hasan Nawaz has been the most aggressive, scoring 441 runs at a strike rate of 161.53 in 20 T20Is, including one century and two half-centuries, with a best score of 105*. Mohammad Haris, the wicketkeeper, has scored 490 runs at a strike rate of 139.20 in 29 T20Is, including one century and one half-century, with a best score of 107*.

Lower Order: Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi

Mohammad Nawaz is in the form of his life and has scored 657 runs and taken 70 wickets in 72 T20Is, with a best score of 45* and best bowling figures of 5/19. Shaheen Afridi will have to move up the order. Afridi has taken 108 wickets at an economy of 7.75 in 86 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 4/22.

Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem

Haris Rauf might be recalled against India. He is the highest T20I wicket-taker for Pakistan with 124 wickets at an economy of 8.34 and best bowling figures of 4/18. Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem are expected to lead the Pakistani spin department. Abrar has 23 wickets at an economy of 7.21 in 17 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 4/9. Muqeem, meanwhile, has taken 25 wickets so far at an economy of 6.29 in 18 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 5/3.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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