India and Pakistan are going head-to-head in their opening match at the 20-20 World Cup on October 23rd. With one win each in the last two matches, the historic rivalry is in balance at the moment. Pakistan would be going into this game on the back of a sensational win in the Super Four match of Asia Cup 2022.
India who had made winning against Pakistan in a World Cup match a walk in the park, do not go into this next match with the same confidence. The Men in Blue would be wary of Pakistan’s
1. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi: (Image Source: Twitter)
Pakistan’s premium pace bowler Shaheen Afridi has played just one T20I match against India. That one match however is enough to send shivers down Indian cricket fans’ spines.
The last time India faced Pakistan in a T20I World Cup, it was Afridi who dismantled India’s top order and set up a 10-wicket win for Pakistan. Having missed out from the Asia Cup, Shaheen could return with similar hostility against India.
