Imam-ul-Haq, one of Pakistan's best batters in ODIs, will open the innings against India in Asia Cup.
With Shan Masood dropped, expect Fakhar Zaman to open the innings along side Imam-ul-Haq.
Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, will continue to bat No 3 in Asia Cup 2023.
Mohammad Rizwan should be the wicketkeeper and batter for Pakistan.
Mohammad Nawaz and Afgha can swap places if needed. The left-arm spinner is key to balance of the side.
Agha Salman provides the much-needed stability in the middle-order for Pakistan.
Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan batter, will be playing the role of a finisher.
Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan will hold key to their success against India.
Shaheen Shah Afridi will be the opening bowler for Pakistan and look to remove openers in just the first over.
Haris Rauf shiuld share the new ball with Shaheen Shah Afridi in the match vs India.
Naseem Shah is expected to be the first-change pacer for Pakistan.