A high-security alert has been issued in Hyderabad to ensure 100% security of the Pakistan team, as they are expected to land at 8 PM. Security at Hyderabad Airport is on high alert to tackle any unwanted situation.
According to the sources, an unusual security check is imposed today. Every flight that lands at the Hyderabad International Airport is checked by security before passengers leave the flight.
The surroundings of the Airport are decorated with flowers that show how patiently Indian fans are waiting for the Pakistani stars to arrive in their homeland after six years. Most of the Pakistan World Cup will land for the first time in India. Shaheen Shah Afridi is very excited to play in front of an Indian crowd.
In fact, Pakistan and New Zealand will land at Hyderabad Airport today for their warmup encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium behind closed doors due to security reasons, as there are two different religious festivals on the same day in Hyderabad.
Pakistan will go the best possible playing XI, which might be their team in the main round of the mega event. The probable playing 11 for team Pakistan in the warmup match against New Zealand will be:
Babar Azam (Capt), Shadab Khan (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel/Agha Salman, Muhammad Rizwan (Wk), Iftikhar Ahmad, Usama Mir/Muhammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Muhammad Waseem Jr/Hasan Ali
New Zealand looks fully prepared this time as they have an excellent bowling lineup, particularly the spin bowling department. Ish Sodhi, Rachin Ravindra, and Mitchell Santner are in prime form. Their recent performance against Bangladesh was exceptional. New Zealand won the series 2-0.
Pakistan, on the other hand, started the World Cup campaign with shattered confidence. They were expected to win the Asia Cup 2023, but they finished four. Naseem Shah’s injury is also a big concern for the Pakistan team.
