T20 World Cup 2022: Predicting India’s playing XI against Pakistan

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel

Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel are likely to be the two all-rounders in the Indian playing XI. While Hardik Pandya will give a pace bowling option to his skipper, Axar Patel will give a left-arm option.

Hardik Pandya has been a player reborn since his comeback from injury. Ever since he donned the captaincy hat for Gujarat Giants in IPL 2022, we have witnessed an upgraded version of the all-rounder. While he is likely to bat at number five, his pace bowling will be crucial in the Aussie conditions.

Axar Patel is a bowling upgrade on Ravindra Jadeja and his accuracy will be a big plus for Team India. Meanwhile, the southpaw will also be crucial in batting for Team India. He is the only left-handed batting option available and the team management could use him as a floater.