However, BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly believe India has an “excellent chance” of extending their World Cup-winning streak to 13-0 on Sunday. As a result, the arch-rivals will clash in a high-octane T20 World Cup 2021 contest in Dubai, which will start at 7:30 p.m. IST.
The Indian team, according to Sourav Ganguly, has a plethora of match-winners, making them favorites. He did say, though, that Pakistan has “one or two players” who might cause problems for India, thus winning the “mental fight” will be crucial for both teams.
“Yes, there is a huge possibility of 13-0 happening and India extending their unbeaten streak. Against Pakistan in this World Cup. All the players in this Indian team are genuine match-winners and fingers crossed. This team can finally end our 10 years wait of winning a world cup. Pakistan is also a good team. If one or two players click, then anything can happen. To win the mental battle is important. I feel it will be a great match!” he said
Therefore, Pakistan has never beaten India in a World Cup match. Despite having seven chances in ODIs and six in T20Is. Thus, The two teams last met in the 2019 ODI World Cup. When India defeated Sarfaraz Ahmed’s side by 89 runs using the DLS technique.
“It’s not like that India will win every time. It is only natural that there will be gaps between World Cup wins. India won the World Cup in 2011, as well as in 2007. We played the final in 2003 and 2014. Even in 2017, we played Champions Trophy final but lost to Pakistan. Indian cricket is so strong that we will keep getting chances to play the final. Even this year we are hopeful. India is a big contender, but fingers crossed.” he said
Virat Kohli
It will be the first time in an international match that Virat Kohli and Babar Azam will face off as captains. While Kohli has already indicated that this will be his final T20I campaign, Azam’s adventure has only just begun, adding even more suspense to an already enthralling encounter.
Sourav Ganguly also defended India’s team, which hasn’t won an ICC event since 2013, claiming that they won’t “win every time.” He claimed that India has advanced to the knockout stages of every previous event and is capable of constantly creating opportunities to play in the finals.
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