T20 World Cup 2024: Rating top teams based on their bowling unit
Most of the team has strengthened their bowling attack this time instead of going with a batting-heavy line-up.
6. Pakistan
Pakistan will head into the tournament with five specialist fast bowlers - Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Abbas Afridi and Naseem Shah. Their fast-bowling department looks promising as usual but they failed to maintain the balance between pace and spin.
Despite being the highest wicket-taker in PSL 2024, leg-spinner Usama Mir was overlooked by the selectors. Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan are the specialist spinners in their squad. They will also get some help from all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed.
5. Afghanistan (7/10)
Afghanistan have a formidable spin unit, but they lack a notable pacer in their squad. The likes of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Noor Ahmed and experienced campaigner Mohammad Nabi are their main strength. All these spinners can be lethal and have established their names in the international arena.
When it comes to fast bowling, there are plenty of options but none of them have a history of threatening the opposition. The team's specialist pacers are Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Fareed Ahmad Malik. All-rounders Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat will play their part.
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