Former Pakistan pacer Shoab Akhtar has picked his four semifinalists ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021. The event will be played in the UAE between October 17-November 15. The qualifiers will be played between October 17-23. The Super 12 stage starts with the clash between England and Australia followed by the mercurial clash between India and Pakistan on October 24. India and Pakistan are placed in group B alongside Afghanistan and New Zealand. 

Meanwhile, Akhtar while predicting the semi-finalists of the T20 World Cup has chosen teams like India, Pakistan, West Indies and Afghanistan. He has also thrown his weight behind Pakistan ultimately winning the tournament. 

I can see Pakistan probably winning the T20 World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar

“I can see Pakistan probably winning the T20 World Cup. According to me, Pakistan, West Indies, Afghanistan and India will be the contenders for the finalists. I am predicting an India-Pakistan T20 World Cup final. if that happens, it would be great since India are Pakistan are two of the best teams in T20 cricket,” Shoaib Akhtar said in his YouTube video.

Akhtar has said that though Pakistan are inconsistent in the Test and ODI format, they are a good side in the T20 format. While Babar Azam’s side remains a dominant side at home, away and against top-ranked oppositions there is still plenty to improve for them if they have to win their second T20 title. He named a few players who will be key for the Men in Green to win their second T20 title. 

“No team can take Pakistan lightly in T20s. Babar Azam has been doing well while Hasan Ali is the sharpest fast bowler around and is a smart operator. Mohammad Wasim Jr was good in the first game. He hit a batsman but again he needs to learn a lot of things. Mohammad Hafeez is a wily spinner who can win matches for the team with the ball” said Akhtar after Pakistan beat West Indies in the second T20I.

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