The T20 World Cup 2021 is already under in the UAE and Oman. The Super 12 stage will begin on October 23, where all the high-voltage drama will take place. The India vs Pakistan game is expected to be the high point of that phase as the two arch-rivals will lock horns against each other on October 24 in Dubai.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has shared his views on this mega contest and he feels this Pakistan team has what it takes to rewrite the history and beat India.
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India pose an unbeaten record against Pakistan when it comes to the World Cups. Be it the 50-over World Cup or the 20-over World Cup, Pakistan never managed to go past the Indian team.
“We are hearing the same thing for the past so many years. And the buildup is always the same that it’s a huge game and it is. This topic is always in the discussion that Pakistan hasn’t won a match against India in the World Cup and the debate about whether they can win this time is the same too,” Sehwag said during the Show ‘Vishwa Vijeta’ on ABP News.
“But if we talk about the current scenario and this format then I think this is where Pakistan always has more chances because they might not play that well in the longer 50-over format. In this format, even one player can defeat any team. But still, Pakistan hasn’t been able to do that, we’ll see what happens on the 24th.”
Sehwag further mentioned India avoid making big statements going into the match against Pakistan and, rather, focus on preparing well. On contrary, Pakistan always come up with their unique ways of putting out words before the game against India.
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“If I talk about the 2011 World Cup or the 2003 World Cup, we are under less pressure because our position remains better than Pakistan in the World Cup. So, in my opinion, when we play with that attitude, we never give big statements,” added Sehwag.
“There are always some big statements from the Pakistani side like he [Pakistani news anchor] said at the starting of his show that ‘We are going to change the date’. India never says such things because they go better prepared. And when you go better prepared, you already know what the result would be.”
The high-voltage game between India and Pakistan will take place on October 24 in Dubai, which will mark the commencement of the tournament for both teams.
