Desk Report,
Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik gives ‘formula’ to defeat India
Only a few hours left. Tonight at 8:30 PM Bangladesh time, the epic clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup! The match that cricket fans all over the world are looking forward to. Most cricket experts consider India the favorite before the match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik thinks that it is possible for his country to defeat India. How? Malik has also given that ‘formula’. Shoaib Malik thinks that if Pakistani pacers can create a storm with the ball at the beginning, then the score of the match can change. While talking about this match on a Pakistani television, Malik said, ‘The fate of the toss is not in anyone’s hands. However, Pakistan’s best opportunity will come only if they can quickly return three or four batsmen early in India. If they can stop India with a low score, the game will be different.’ How many low scores are there? Malik also gave the idea, ‘If we play like this, it is possible to reduce India’s score to 150-160. In my opinion, Pakistan can win against India in such a situation.
Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik gives ‘formula’ to defeat India
However, not only the beginning, but the middle overs can also be Pakistan’s trump card. Malik said, “The second situation is the middle overs. Here, if our spinners Sufian Mukim and Abrar Ahmed can both take 3 wickets each, then the real opportunity will be created. The condition is that both of them have to play together. Because, whether India bats first or later, if their batsman is not out, then you will not be able to stay in the game.”
So, both the teams were in good form before this match. In their first match, India had all out the host United Arab Emirates for just 57 runs. They chased that run in just 4.3 overs. On the other hand, Pakistan batted first and scored 160 runs in their first match and all out Oman for just 67 runs.
