The focus shifts back to cricket now as Pakistan XI take on World XI in the first T20I of Independence Cup 2017 at Gadaffi Stadium. The security is tight as international cricket returns to Pakistan after a long gap of 2 years. This three matches T20I series has been touted as a historic series. All the players are excited to be the part of a historic start. Faf du Plessis-led World XI will be looking to dominate the hosts in the first T20I whereas Sarfraz Ahmed-led Pakistan side will eye a win in the series opener and create a buzz around the town.
Pakistan have not played international cricket since their triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Their star player Mohammad Amir is set to miss at least the first T20I as he is in England with his wife and newborn baby. Paul Collingwood playing in this match will be one of the attractions as he has not played international cricket since 2011. Though the 41-year-old has not lost his sheen and recently became the oldest player to hit a T20 century.
Match Timings:
The first T20I will start from 20:00 IST.
Venue:
All the T20Is of Independence Cup will be played at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore.
Gaddafi Stadium all set to host historic World XI clash#PAKvWXI #CricektKiHalalala https://t.co/50n781EB6I pic.twitter.com/4Ici16FK7n
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 12, 2017
World XI and Pakistan team practice session at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore#PAKvWXI #CricketKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/NBR92DdE2V
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 11, 2017
World XI and Pakistan team practice session at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore#PAKvWXI #CricketKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/fdCOAQkDye
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 11, 2017
World XI and Pakistan team practice session at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore#PAKvWXI #CricketKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/O3EooQoj8w
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 11, 2017
Where to watch live streaming?
The live streaming of Pakistan XI vs World XI will be available on cricketgateway.com around the globe.
Tune into these channels worldwide to catch all the action of #PAKvWXI!
#CricketKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/2sahJrMUyg— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 8, 2017
Where to watch live telecast on TV?
For Indian users, the match will be broadcasted by DSports.
Pakistan Squad: Sarfraz Ahmed (c & wk), Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Fahim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Rumman Raees, Usman Khan, Sohail Khan
World XI Squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Hashim Amla, George Bailey, Paul Collingwood, Ben Cutting, George Elliott, Tamim Iqbal, David Miller, Tim Paine (wk), Thisara Perera, Darren Sammy, Samuel Badree, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir
