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There has been a lot of discussion about this with recent PSL performances, so here's a good place to debate this.
The main contenders are:
Babar Azam - He's been the stalwart T20I opener, unbelievably consistent, he got to the #1 T20I batsman in the world, Pakistan's most talented batsman. However, there are criticisms that he scores too slowly, and his power game is very weak.
Mohammad Rizwan - Has been doing the job recently with a lot of success in NZ and vs SA, and backed it with some great performances so far in PSL6. Again, he also has criticisms that he can start too slowly in the powerplay, but can certainly play the big shots.
Fakhar Zaman - Was dropped from the team after a string of bad form, but has performed very well in the NT20, PSL5 and so far in PSL6. A match-winning 82* (52) for Lahore the other day, and has the power game to exploit the powerplay and start the innings with a bang.
Sharjeel Khan - Again generally a very explosive opener and hitter, and just hit a big 105 from 59 balls for Karachi. Got the tools to hit big and put pressure back on the bowler, but perhaps consistency and fitness is a question mark.
Haider Ali - The most promising young batsman in Pakistan who, when he gets going, can strike the ball as cleanly and as far as anyone in the country. Has struggled a little thus far in his international career at the top of the order, but is only young and looks like he'll be the real deal.
Imam-ul-Haq - Mohammad Wasim may not think he is suited for the shorter format of the game but he can hold his own in T20s and give the stability needed at the top end.
Are there any other names you would throw into the hat? Kamran Akmal?
Discuss.
The main contenders are:
Babar Azam - He's been the stalwart T20I opener, unbelievably consistent, he got to the #1 T20I batsman in the world, Pakistan's most talented batsman. However, there are criticisms that he scores too slowly, and his power game is very weak.
Mohammad Rizwan - Has been doing the job recently with a lot of success in NZ and vs SA, and backed it with some great performances so far in PSL6. Again, he also has criticisms that he can start too slowly in the powerplay, but can certainly play the big shots.
Fakhar Zaman - Was dropped from the team after a string of bad form, but has performed very well in the NT20, PSL5 and so far in PSL6. A match-winning 82* (52) for Lahore the other day, and has the power game to exploit the powerplay and start the innings with a bang.
Sharjeel Khan - Again generally a very explosive opener and hitter, and just hit a big 105 from 59 balls for Karachi. Got the tools to hit big and put pressure back on the bowler, but perhaps consistency and fitness is a question mark.
Haider Ali - The most promising young batsman in Pakistan who, when he gets going, can strike the ball as cleanly and as far as anyone in the country. Has struggled a little thus far in his international career at the top of the order, but is only young and looks like he'll be the real deal.
Imam-ul-Haq - Mohammad Wasim may not think he is suited for the shorter format of the game but he can hold his own in T20s and give the stability needed at the top end.
Are there any other names you would throw into the hat? Kamran Akmal?
Discuss.
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