Pakistan To Face USA In T20 World Cup 2024: Match 11 Preview And Predictions

Pakistan will face the USA in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Thursday, June 6. The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM IST and 7:30 PM PKT.

The USA team is buoyant after their recent series win against Bangladesh. In contrast, Pakistan enters the tournament following a series loss to England and a defeat against Ireland. They also drew 2-2 with New Zealand at home before their European tour.

Babar Azam's Pakistan aims for a strong start, while the USA looks to continue their momentum. However, Pakistan faces an injury setback with Imad Wasim ruled out due to a side strain.

PAK Squad vs USA: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

USA Squad vs PAK: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.

Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan

Batter: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Aaron Jones

All-rounder: Corey Anderson, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan

Bowler: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Captain: Mohammad Rizwan

Vice-captain: Imad Wasim

PAK vs USA Playing 11 T20 World Cup 2024

PAK Playing 11 vs USA: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir

USA Playing 11 vs PAK: Steven Taylor, Monank Patel(w/c), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar

PAK vs USA Head-to-Head

The two teams have never faced each other before.

PAK vs USA Match Prediction for T20 World Cup 2024

The USA's recent victories over Bangladesh have boosted their confidence. However, facing Pakistan presents a different challenge. Despite recent losses in their lead-up matches to the T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan is determined to make a strong comeback.

PAK vs USA Dallas Weather Forecast

The weather in Dallas on Thursday is expected to be sunny with temperatures ranging from 30-32 degrees Celsius and a humidity level of 64 percent. Wind speeds will be around 14 km/h.

PAK vs USA T20 World Cup 2024 Match Details