ICC T20 World Cup 2024: PAK vs IRE, 5 Impact Players to Watch Out for in Today's Match

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 16/06/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Pakistan vs Ireland

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Impact Players

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1. Mohammad Rizwan

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2. Paul Stirling

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3. Babar Azam

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4. Gareth Delany

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5. Shaheen Afridi

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Match Details

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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: India vs USA, Who'll Win Today's Match?

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