Pakistan's expected playing Xi in the first test against Australia

The Benaud-Qadir trophy will kick start on Friday. Australia's historic tour of Pakistan after 24 years can begin against this playing XI of Pakistan

As Australia are up against Pakistan with a full strength squad, Pakistan are also looking forward to give the Aussies some tough time in the game by adding some of their best players in Friday's match.

The Australian team reached Pakistan on 27th February and started their training from 1st March. After their arrival in Pakistan, many of the players tweeted about the security they felt in Pakistan and their excitement level to play against Pakistan in Pakistan in-front of one of the best crowds of the world. Here some of their tweets.

 

Prep done, can’t wait for the series to start tomorrow! 🇦🇺 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/c1zQ6vRFEb

— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) March 3, 2022

 

We are enjoying our time in Pakistan 🇵🇰. #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/r8DVyyZ7XS

— Mitchell Marsh 🇦🇺 (@Mitch_Marshfan) March 3, 2022

 

First test starts tomorrow!!! 🏏🇦🇺🇵🇰 #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/RHJ0t0E2Hr

— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) March 3, 2022

Opening pair for Rawalpindi test

The probable Pakistani team which will come up against Australia in the Rawalpindi test must be having Shan Masood and Abdullah Shaffique's opening pair. 

Middle order for Rawalpindi test

The middle order of Pakistan will have the experience of Azhar Ali, the class of captain Babar Azam, the ability to go deeper in the innings of Fawad Alam, which will be supported by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

Fast-bowling All-Rounder

Although Faheem Ashraf was supposed to play in this slot but as he got injured, Mohammad Wasim Jr was there to replace him.

Spinners

Pakistani spin attack would be led by Sajid Ali who impressed everyone through his performances in Bangladesh, Nouman Ali will also give services to Pakistan in this field of the game.

Pace Attack

Pakistani Pace attack would be led by none other than the PSL winning captain Shaheen Shah Afridi who will get Naseem Shah as his partner. Hasan Ali was supposed to play this match but was ruled out due to his injury and one of the best performers of the PSL, Naseem Shah easily managed to get this place.

Final Playing XI

1. Shan Masood, 2. Abdullah Shaffique, 3. Azhar Ali,  4. Babar Azam (C), 5. Fawad Alam, 6. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 7. Mohammad Wasim Jr, 8. Noman Ali, 

9. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Sajid Ali