Match Preview: 5 Pakistan Players to Watch in IND vs PAK

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IND vs PAK Match Preview: India and Pakistan will play in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Sunday. The two teams played their group stage match on September 14th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the Indian team won the match in a one-sided fashion. India began its tournament campaign by defeating the UAE, then defeated Pakistan by seven wickets. The team then defeated Oman in the final group stage match. Now it's the turn of the Super Four stage, and India will face the challenge of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

The India-Pakistan match is always special, and cricket fans around the world watch it closely. This is why it's also called the Grand Final. Both teams are strong on paper, but India has always had the upper hand over their opponents in multinational tournaments. India has several strong players who can disrupt the Pakistani attack, but Pakistan has players who can pose problems for India. Let's explore five Pakistani players who could trouble India.

5 Pakistan Players to Watch Out for Against India

5. Saim Ayub

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Saim Ayub failed in the last match against India, returning to the pavilion without opening his account. However, he showed his strength with the ball, taking three wickets. Ayub can cause problems for India and is known for his big-hitting. All three wickets India lost in the last match were taken by Ayub. If India dismisses Ayub early, it will increase the pressure on Pakistan's other batsmen.

4. Mohammad Haris

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Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris is in good form and took charge in the match against Oman when Pakistan had a poor start. However, his bat remained silent against India, scoring only three runs. While Haris may not have shown his strength in the last match against India, he has the potential to hold the Pakistan team accountable. The Indian bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumrah, will face the challenge of stopping Harris early.

3. Fakhar Zaman

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Fakhar is one of the Pakistani players with considerable experience playing against India. He has been a strong link in Pakistan's middle order. In the last match against India, Fakhar was given a lifeline, but he failed to capitalize on it, being dismissed for 17 runs. However, he shared a third-wicket partnership with Sahibzada Farhan. Fakhar also has a good record against India, so if the Indian bowlers manage to send him out early, the Pakistani team could falter once again.

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2. Shaheen Afridi

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Shaheen Shah Afridi, who leads the Pakistani bowling attack with the new ball, can cause problems for any team on his day. Shaheen has caused trouble for India before, and Team India's batsmen need to be wary of him. The Indian batting line-up will have to play cautiously against Shaheen, especially opener Abhishek Sharma, who plays aggressively from the start. Left-arm fast bowler Shaheen can trouble the Indian players with his swinging deliveries.

Shaheen Shaheen Shaheen Shaheen Shaheen Shaheen Shaheen Shah didn't do much with the ball in the group stage match against India, conceding 23 runs in two overs and going wicketless. However, he showed his strength with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 33 off 16 balls to help Pakistan cross the 125-run mark.

1. Sahibzada Farhan

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Pakistan's opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan performed well in the Asia Cup group stage match against India, scoring 40 runs. He took charge against India when the Pakistani team was in a precarious position and seemed unable to complete the full 20 overs. He was the highest run-scorer against India, and now the Indian bowlers will have to stop him quickly.

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