USA vs PAK Match Preview
It is going to be important to get the balance right in your Dream11 team selection. There might be the temptation to load up with a string of all-rounders, but don't forget the value of specialist batters and bowlers. Withing the bowlers, you are also going to have the right ratio of spinners to seamers.
Among the batters, Aaron Jones should be one of the first names in your Dream11 team. He hit a remarkable 94 not out against Canada recently and received solid support from fellow half-centurion Andries Gous, who is also well worth naming in your team.
This match should feature several good fast bowlers, including Ali Khan, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir and more. Conditions in Dallas don't look as good as they do for the fast bowlers in New York, but the pitch could play well enough for Rauf and company to succeed early. Get at least two fast bowlers into your Dream11 team.
Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim could be among your spin representatives. Not only do they bring impetus with the ball, but are all-rounders in their own right. Having two players who can perform well across both bat and ball is so important in T20 cricket. These two can add a lot of balance to your Dream11 team selection.
You simply cannot look past Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam when packing your batting order with plenty of punch. The International Cricket Council currently ranks them among the top five T20I batters. They have been in fine form for extended periods. Pick them.
Azam Khan has not been at his best behind the stumps, so perhaps don't look to him when picking your wicketkeeper-batter. For this selection, Monank Patel is the way to go. He frequently scores quickly and freely at the top of the order as the USA's talented captain.
Weather Report
No rain is forecast in Dallas on matchday. The team to win the toss will likely choose to field first. This is what the USA did when they beat Canada at the same venue a few days ago.
Pitch Report
A first-innings total of 200-plus can be considered competitive at this venue, where it is expected both teams will field two spinners. It will be interesting to see if a new or old pitch is used.
Notable stats
Azam in form
Azam has struck three half-centuries in his last six T20I innings. His career strike rate in T20I cricket is 130 and average an impressive 41.
Team News
The United States of America won't likely change their XI. Pakistan can probably only afford to play two of Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir. It's probable Amir will sit out.
USA vs PAK Probable 11
USA Playing 11
- Steven Taylor
- Monank Patel (C)
- Andries Gous
- Aaron Jones
- Corey Anderson
- Nitish Kumar
- Harmeet Singh
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Jasdeep Singh
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Ali Khan
PAK Playing 11
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Babar Azam (C)
- Usman Khan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Shadab Khan
- Azam Khan (Wk)
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Imad Wasim
- Shaheen Afridi
- Mohammad Amir
- Haris Rauf
Dream11 Prediction
The USA have momentum after beating Canada, but Pakistan have Rizwan, Azam and other excellent batters more than capable of deconstructing the inexperienced USA bowling attack. Pakistan should win this match comfortably.
Top Picks
Corey Anderson: Our experts highlighted the value of Khan and Wasim, but don't forget fellow all-rounder Anderson, who has played international cricket for two countries now. He was previously with New Zealand.
Andries Gous: He played first-class cricket in South Africa for several years before moving abroad - and has made a relatively prolific start to his international career.
Aaron Jones: The near centurion against Canada will be brimming with confidence and determined to go big in Dallas again. Anticipate a big performance from Jones.
USA vs PAK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan (VC)
Batters: Aaron Jones, Babar Azam (C)
All-rounders: Steven Taylor, Shadab Khan, Corey Anderson
Bowlers: Saurabh Netravalkar , Harmeet Singh, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
