Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar also says the same thing. Apart from India, Bashar is also talking about the second team from the group that will reach the semi-finals.
First Published Oct 25, 2022, 4:03 PM IST
Melbourne: With victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Super 12, India has taken the lead in Group 2. South Africa is another strong opponent in the group. Bangladesh, Netherlands and Zimbabwe are India’s other rivals in the group which are relatively weak. India dominated with victory against mighty Pakistan. Even if they lose against South Africa, India can reach the semi-finals if they overcome the younger teams. India’s next match is against Netherlands. Will leave India on 27th.
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Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar also says the same thing. Apart from India, Bashar is also talking about the second team from the group that will reach the semi-finals. At the same time, Bashar underlined that Pakistan will not reach the semi-finals. His words… “It is true that Pakistan have a strong bowling line-up. But their batting line-up lacks that much depth. South Africa on the other hand are a slightly more balanced team. Bowling batting is also strong. There are many experienced players. That’s why South Africa will reach the semi-finals along with India,” Bashar predicted.
Bashar said that Pakistan played beautifully against India and it was the failure of the batsmen that led to the defeat. Against Pakistan, Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 82 off 53 balls and was the architect of India’s victory. Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance was also decisive. Hardik took three wickets in four overs giving away only 30 runs. When he came to bat, he scored 40 runs off 37 balls. Hardik’s century partnership with Kohli brought India back into the game.
Last Updated Oct 25, 2022, 4:03 PM IST
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