Pakistan’s win against Zimbabwe may not have been the most convincing one,but a victory was all that Pakistan needed to keep themselves survive in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.Next on Pakistan’s track will be a thumping win against United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the two teams meet at McLean Park,Napier on March 4.Changes in Pakistan’s playing XI are expected,poor Nasir Jamshed is all set to warm the bench after his dreary outings against West Indies and Zimbabwe.Wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed is likely to take his place and open the innings, obviously keep wickets as well.Ahmed Shehzad will be given another go,as Pakistan lack options in opening department.Leg-spinner Yasir Shah also might find his place in playing XI to provide variation to bowling attack and pacer Sohail Khan could be the unlucky one to be replaced.For UAE,after demoralising defeat against defending Champions India it will be tough to lift themselves up, but their performance’s against Zimbabwe and Ireland will certainly boost them that they can put up a decent show.Shaiman Anwar has been UAE’s prolific scorer,but he comes to bat at number six.Team think tank should look to promote him,given the top-order worries they face.The pitch at the venue generally assists batsmen and Pakistani batters should look to get most out of it.Pakistan will be looking for a clinical performance that will boost their run-rate.
