India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2022 We were expecting short balls says Mohammad Nawaz
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz said his team was ready for India’s short-ball strategy for sunday’s Super Four match in Dubai. After Mohammad Rizwan’s half-century, Nawaz’s cameo led his team to victory with one ball. Earlier, India had set a target of 182 runs in their 20 overs, in which Virat Kohli scored 60 runs off 44 balls.
In their first meeting in the Asia Cup, The Indian pacers targeted Pakistan with short balls. All 10 wickets of Pakistan fell on fast balls and five short balls. So, it came as no surprise when India’s perennial rivals came prepared for another barrage.
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“In the first match, he took wickets with short balls, so we were expecting him to go that route again. We practiced with that thought in mind,” Nawaz said in the post-match presser. “Playing in a high-pressure game at this level gives me confidence. Obviously, expectations will also increase and I will try to continue to perform like a proper all-rounder for Pakistan. ‘‘
Nawaz was sent a high order by his t
eam management. He later said there were a couple of reasons for this. “I was told that I would be sent in to bat on the basis of the right-left combination. I was clear in my goal that when I went out to bat, the team needed 10 runs per over. I knew that with a clear mind and emphasis on the basics, I had to execute the project,” he said.”We wanted to take that momentum to the death overs because we knew that with players like Khushdil and Asif Ali, if we need 10-12 runs per over, they can easily chase that target.
Nawaz also talked about opportunities to play high-level opposition and what it is doing for his team ahead of the T20 World Cup. In these two games against India, the matches are evenly drawn and the experience Pakistan is gaining against one of the powerhouses of the tournament in India is something that is not going to be wasted.
“As players, it feels good that these matches against India have been tied to each other. As youngsters, it’s good to play in matches under pressure, especially when we use our potential. This will improve the career and development of the players.
India will next take on Sri Lanka on Tuesday, while Pakistan will take on Afghanistan on Wednesday. The two best super four teams will face each other for the final on Sunday, September 11.