PAK vs ENG: Shaheen Shah vs ENG Openers: ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – Jos Buttler and Alex Hales annihilated Indian bowlers in the second semi-final at Adelaide by putting on an undefeated 170-run stand. Things though won’t be easy against Pakistan in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup at MCG, as Shaheen Afridi has sent a huge warning, saying “Won’t be easy to score runs against me.” Pakistan’s talisman has come roaring back to form as he has picked up 10 wickets in three games. Afridi also dismissed New Zealand opener, Finn Allan, in the first over in the semis. Buttler and Hales will have to devise a plan to stop menacing Shaheen. Follow PAK vs ENG & ICC T20 World Cup Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
PAK vs ENG: Biggest test for England openers Jos Buttler & Alex Hales coming up at MCG, Shaheen Shah Afridi sends a warning ‘Won’t be easy to score runs’
PAK vs ENG: Why it won’t be easy for Hales and Buttler to score runs of Shaheen Afridi?
- Shaheen has struck eight times in the first over in the T20I matches.
- The left-arm pacer has an incredible economy rate in the power play, conceding runs just 5 runs per over.
- He is exceptional to right-hand batters as he scalped 30 wickets of his total 57 wickets in T20Is.
- The left-arm pacer has an incredible strike rate of 17.93 and has taken a stunning 20 wickets in the power play.
- In this edition of T20 World Cup 2022, he has dismissed Quinton de Kock, Finn Allan, Litton Das – all openers in his first over.
- Buttler and Hales will face two overs from Shaheen in the power play at MCG. If the ball swings, then the Pakistani pacer will be difficult to stop.
PAK vs ENG: Pakistan begins training session at MCG, Babar Azam & Co eye repeat of 1992 World Cup win – Babar Azam & Co have begun training at MCG ahead of the final against England on November 13. After a stunning turnaround, Pakistan are eyeing a repeat of the 1992 World Cup triumph. It was at MCG that the Imran Khan-led side beat England. 30 years later Pakistan will face England and are one win away to lift the T20 World Cup for the second time.
PAK vs ENG: Biggest test for England openers Jos Buttler & Alex Hales coming up at MCG, Shaheen Shah Afridi sends a warning ‘Won’t be easy to score runs’
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