Dubai, Sept 22 : Team India continues its dominance in the ongoing tournament, securing a convincing win against Pakistan for the second time in a week. With this victory, India has kick-started its Super Four campaign on a high note, keeping fans and analysts talking about their superior form.
Pakistan, coming into the match with the hope of a strong comeback after a shaky group-stage performance, was restricted to a below-par total of 172 runs. India’s openers ensured there was no room for a comeback, putting on a 105-run partnership, effectively taking the game away from Pakistan early in the chase.
Young opener Abhishek Sharma played a blistering knock, scoring 74 runs off 39 balls, attacking from the very beginning. His opening partner, Shubman Gill, provided solid support with a fluent 47 off 28 deliveries. Together, they laid the foundation for a smooth chase, dismantling the Pakistani bowling attack with ease.
To finish the game, Tilak Varma played a composed, unbeaten knock of 30 runs, guiding India to their target without any hiccups. This was India’s fourth win in the tournament, solidifying their place as a top contender for the title.
The Indian team appears to be in top form, with multiple players contributing both with bat and ball. The consistency in performance across the team reflects the depth and balance of the squad. After the win, the morale in the Indian camp is visibly high, and the team looks determined to maintain its unbeaten streak.
For Pakistan, it’s a completely different story. Facing India twice in one week and losing both matches has raised serious questions about their team composition and strategy. Senior batters like Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha, and Saim Ayub have failed to make meaningful contributions, putting added pressure on the middle order.
In the bowling department, Shaheen Afridi, once a nightmare for Indian batters, continues to struggle with form. Apart from Haris Rauf, none of the Pakistani bowlers have looked threatening. Their inability to take wickets in the middle overs has been a major concern, especially on the spin-friendly Dubai track.
With crucial matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh coming up, Pakistan faces a challenging path to reach the final. Experts and former cricketers believe that if the team wants to bounce back, the bowlers more than the batters need to step up and deliver match-winning performances.
India’s back-to-back wins against Pakistan not only reaffirm their dominance but also highlight the gaps in Pakistan’s preparation and execution. While India looks forward to their next matches with confidence, Pakistan must regroup quickly, rethink their strategy, and find a way to revive their campaign before it’s too late.
