The ongoing match against Pakistan and The West Indies seems like the Asin side would win the match hands down. Being a optimistic India, I prefer India to win the defending champions Australia and enter the semifinals taking on rivals Pakistan opposite to us.
Now let us compare the strengths and lacking points of both the teams and jump into a probable conclusion on the optimistically predicted India Vs Pakistan semifinals.
India Vs Pakistan Semifinal – Pressure factor:
Obviously any cricketing side would feel the pressure in a semi-final match irrespective of whatever nation they are playing against since World Cup happens to the most prestigious trophy which all the countries dream of. Added to this India and Pakistan being rival countries, will have the expectation level of the fans at soaring heights.
India will feel intense heat since they happen to be co-hosts of the World Cup 2011. The breather factor is that India will not be playing their semifinal in India if they happen to meet Pakistan.
India Vs Pakistan Semifinal – Bowling lineup:
As some of the Asian pitches have been turned as perfect bowling tracks, bowling becomes an important factor for winning matches. On the Pakistani side Umar Gul, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal are in good form. Moreover a bowling pitch might favor Pakistan better than India as Pakistan have won the match against Canada and mighty Australia through their bowling capabilities.
Indians are still trailing behind international bowling standards with only Zaheer Khan and Munaf Patel reaching the expectation levels. Part time bowlers Yuvraj, Raina and Yusuf are doing a good job for quickly completing the slog overs.
India Vs Pakistan Semifinal – Batting Strengths:
India has a mighty batting lineup when compared to the Pakistanis. Sachin Tendulkar, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and injured Shewag are the key batsmen in the Indian side. If the openers fail, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and skipper MS Dhoni can do the patch work in t he middle overs and handover the scoring chances for Yusuf Pathan (don't forget Bhajji)in the last 10 overs.
Considering the Pakistani batting department Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan, Umar Akmal, Abdul Razzaq are playing free flowing cricket. Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal have the ability of scoring quick and fast which would provide a good start for the Pakistanis. Younis Khan will work out the singles and doubles to keep the score board ticking in the middle overs and Abdul Razzaq and Misbah are perfect match finishers.
Now let us compare the strengths and lacking points of both the teams and jump into a probable conclusion on the optimistically predicted India Vs Pakistan semifinals.
India Vs Pakistan Semifinal – Pressure factor:
Obviously any cricketing side would feel the pressure in a semi-final match irrespective of whatever nation they are playing against since World Cup happens to the most prestigious trophy which all the countries dream of. Added to this India and Pakistan being rival countries, will have the expectation level of the fans at soaring heights.
India will feel intense heat since they happen to be co-hosts of the World Cup 2011. The breather factor is that India will not be playing their semifinal in India if they happen to meet Pakistan.
India Vs Pakistan Semifinal – Bowling lineup:
As some of the Asian pitches have been turned as perfect bowling tracks, bowling becomes an important factor for winning matches. On the Pakistani side Umar Gul, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal are in good form. Moreover a bowling pitch might favor Pakistan better than India as Pakistan have won the match against Canada and mighty Australia through their bowling capabilities.
Indians are still trailing behind international bowling standards with only Zaheer Khan and Munaf Patel reaching the expectation levels. Part time bowlers Yuvraj, Raina and Yusuf are doing a good job for quickly completing the slog overs.
India Vs Pakistan Semifinal – Batting Strengths:
India has a mighty batting lineup when compared to the Pakistanis. Sachin Tendulkar, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and injured Shewag are the key batsmen in the Indian side. If the openers fail, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and skipper MS Dhoni can do the patch work in t he middle overs and handover the scoring chances for Yusuf Pathan (don't forget Bhajji)in the last 10 overs.
Considering the Pakistani batting department Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan, Umar Akmal, Abdul Razzaq are playing free flowing cricket. Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal have the ability of scoring quick and fast which would provide a good start for the Pakistanis. Younis Khan will work out the singles and doubles to keep the score board ticking in the middle overs and Abdul Razzaq and Misbah are perfect match finishers.
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