Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar feels it will not be an easy task for Pakistan to perform well India in the upcoming T20 World Cup where the two arch-rivals will lock horns in Melbourne on 23 October Cricket field. India suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan in the 2021 T20 WC, ending their winning streak over the neighboring country in the World Cup.
However, the legendary fast bowler Akhtar feels that India will go into the match with better preparation to take on Pakistan this time.
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“India will come up with a proper plan this time. This time it will not be easy for Pakistan to beat India in the T20 World Cup.
Akhtar shies away from making predictions but wants Pakistan to bowl second as the surface of the MCG provides support to the fast bowlers in the second half.
“It is very difficult to predict match results now but Pakistan should bowl second” [the] The Melbourne pitch gives bounce to the fast bowlers.”
However, the legendary pacer feels that it will be a packed stadium with Indian fans holding hands during the mega clash.
“I am sure this time the crowd will be more. Around 150,000 fans will watch the match line in Melbourne. Out of which 70,000 will be Indian supporters.
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The 2021 T20 WC did not go as planned for India as the over-reliance on the top 3 was once again in the limelight for their performances. Team India is going through a transition phase under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. Over the past few months, the selectors have given several players a chance to shine whenever senior players were rested for the series. They managed to find a few players who proved that they were ready for a place in the XI.
Team India is trying to adopt a new fearless approach with the bat to trouble the opposition that has worked well for them in the T20I series against England.
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