There is a growing perception that Group 2 has been decided and the India vs New Zealand game is a virtual quarterfinal Pakistan Ready to go as No 1 team. It is on Afghanistan to change everything and open up the group. They have won their first game against Scotland and are now the form team of the tournament, Pakistan.
Given the depth of the squad and the current form, Pakistan shouldn’t have much trouble in Dubai, but things are going in Afghanistan’s favour.
TOI takes a look at the factors that could help the Afghans and what threats they will have to deal with to make Group 2 a four-way race…
Rashid and the spinner: Afghan Leghi is currently the best spinner to play T20 cricket. He has been successful in franchise leagues across the world and come on Friday, if there is one person who can make it tough for Pakistan, it is Rashid. of course, there is mujeeb ur rehman And Mohammad Nabiq too, but Pakistan is expected to deal with them. It is Rashid who is the X-factor. Pakistan’s top order, however, like most IPL franchise batsmen, may try to play Rashid outside and attack other bowlers and inflict maximum damage on the Afghans. Rashid, on the other hand, will aim to pick some of the in-form Pakistani batsmen to give other spinners a chance to attack and hold. BabriBoys in Czech.
Familiar Factors: Just as Pakistan is prize-winning a T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, which has been their adopted home for a decade, Afghans also play a lot of their cricket in desert locations. In a tournament like this where most teams are finding it difficult to deal with the familiar factor of Pakistan, Afghanistan should take it easy. Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack should also work well in Dubai, where the ball tends to stall a bit. However, the challenge will be to bowl second, once the dew sets in for more spinners. Pakistan have shown in two matches how good they are while chasing and the spinners need to be on top of their game to make the match. This.
dealing with Shaheen & Company: While Afghanistan can take on Pakistan on the spin front, it is Pakistan’s quick attack that gives them a big edge. Variety of attack led by a left arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi They can trouble any team and the Afghans are no exception. Afghanistan’s top order was looking good against Scotland but Shaheen, Hassan Ali And Haris Roufi There will be a separate kettle of fish.
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