T20 World Cup 2024 - 3 Pakistan Players You Must Pick In Your Dream11 Teams

Fakhar Zaman and Abbas Afridi will be important for the Pakistan team in T20 World Cup 2024 [X]Fakhar Zaman and Abbas Afridi will be important for the Pakistan team in T20 World Cup 2024 [X]

The T20 World Cup 2024 is around the corner. Pakistan is one of the prime contenders for the title this year. The first step towards this for them will be to defeat their arch-rivals, India, in the group stage, carry the momentum into the next round, and ultimately lift the coveted trophy.  

Here is a look at the top three players from the Pakistan team who will be the most important choices in the fantasy contests during the T20 World Cup 2024.


Three Bankable Pakistan Players for T20 World Cup 2024

Mohammad Rizwan has been the consistent batter for Pakistan in T20Is [X]Mohammad Rizwan has been the consistent batter for Pakistan in T20Is [X]

Mohammad Rizwan 

The Pakistani wicket-keeper batter is one of the few in world cricket with an average in the high 40s in T20 format. Some questions can be raised over his strike rate in the format, but Mohammad Rizwan's cannot be doubted. 

Why pick Mohammad Rizwan? 

  • 2024 has been a stellar year for Mohammad Rizwan in the T20 format. He has scored 383 runs this year in 11 innings at an average of 54.71. These numbers prove the fact Rizwan is one of the mainstays of Pakistan's batting. So, if you are backing the team to win games, you need to have him in your fantasy XIs. 
  • Rizwan has an excellent record in the T20 World Cups. He has scored 456 runs in 13 innings at an average of 41.45 (highest amongst the Pakistani batters). This shows that Rizwan enjoys batting in this tournament, and his presence on the fantasy teams will be advantageous in most games. 


Fakhar Zaman 

The Pakistani left-handed top-order batter has been in good form in 2024. Fakhar Zaman has scored runs at a brilliant strike rate and has also been consistent. 

Why pick Fakhar Zaman? 

  • Consistency has been one of Fakhar Zaman's prime concerns. However, in 2024, Fakhar has worked on it and, as a result, is scoring runs in almost all the matches. He scored 373 runs this year at an average of 37.30, the highest so far in his T20I career. So, this makes him a good choice for the fantasy contests of the tournament. 
  • While consistency has been a concern for him, Fakhar has never compromised his strike rate, making him a very dangerous batter. If Zaman gets going, he can give you enough fantasy points pretty quickly to take you ahead of your competitors in the fantasy leagues.

Abbas Afridi

The PSL 2023 gave Pakistan a new bowling star in Abbas Afridi. He was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Abbas Afridi maintained his form in the next season and picked up 13 wickets in nine matches in PSL 2024. These two stints earned him a national team call-up, and he has translated his form into the international arena. 

Why pick Abbas Afridi?

  • Abbas Afridi has taken 11 wickets in six matches in 2024. His wicket-taking form is with him, making him a rewarding choice for fantasy contests. 
  • He is a death-over specialist, allowing him to pick up plenty of wickets. With Abbas Afridi picking up wickets, you will get a chance to win high points in the fantasy contests. 
  • Abbad Afridi has a variety of off-cutter and slowers in his repertoire, making his bowling style apt for the West Indian conditions. His current form and the playing conditions might make him the highest point earner in most games.