IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: The Indian team opened their T20 World Cup campaign exactly as expected. Rohit Sharma’s squad never let the Irish team off the hook during the entire 28.2 overs of the match. The Irish team was bundled out for a meager 96 runs in 16 overs, and India chased down the target in 12.2 overs with the loss of only two wickets. The Men in Blue look formidable ahead of the mouthwatering clash against arch-rival Pakistan.
However, Babar Azam’s team received a massive reality check from the USA team, who beat them by five runs in a match that went to a super-over. The ripple effect of that unexpected defeat is being felt across Pakistan, with fans losing their cool and questioning their team’s mettle.
IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: Pressure Mount on Babar Azam’s Team
Pakistan’s next match is against India on June 9. This game doesn’t need any extra hype, as it is always a must-win assignment for both teams, regardless of when or where it is played. However, this time it is a do-or-die fixture for Pakistan, and there’s a compelling reason for that.
The USA has secured two wins in their first two matches, bringing their points tally to four. India, with two points after beating Ireland, will also reach four points if they win against Pakistan. This scenario would leave Babar Azam’s team with zero points after two games, with their best possible tally being four points if they win against Ireland and Canada.
In addition, the USA team has two more games—one against India and another against Ireland. Given the USA’s current form, they can easily beat Ireland, meaning Pakistan might not finish in the top two and qualify for the Super Eight even if they lose to India and win their remaining two matches.
To keep their fate in their own hands, Pakistan’s match against India is a must-win affair for Babar Azam and his team.
