On June 9 in New York, during the current T20 World Cup, India and Pakistan will renew their storied rivalry. The two teams have split their last two T20 World Cup matches, with one winning for each. The Rohit Sharma-led team exacted retribution a year later in Australia, winning by four wickets after Pakistan defeated India by ten wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Last year, the two nations faced off in the ODI World Cup, with India emerging victorious once more.
Even though there is always some excitement around the India-Pakistan matches, Mohammed Kaif, a former batter for India, has chosen to downplay it this time around.
With a few exceptions, Kaif claims that Pakistan’s team is “weak” this time around.
Pakistan’s batting is known for being poor by all accounts. A little too quickly, Fakhar Zaman plays. By himself, he can possibly win the match if he fires. Everyone else plays with a strike rate of 120 to 125, with the exception of Iftikhar Ahmad. “You’re more afraid of their bowling than their batting, Kaif remarked during a Star Sports conversation.
Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s standout player during their match during the most recent Twenty20 World Cup, is a player to watch. Kaif cautioned India.
They’ll have Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Not to play in the World Cup in India, but to be with Naseem Shah. Although he was hurt, he is well. It’s going to be a lively pitch. As a bowler, Naseem Shah excels. In the Melbourne match that Virat Kohli won, Naseem Shah received a nick during his opening spell, and the catch was dropped at slip,” he continued.
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