Salman Ali Aga showed confidence in Babar Azam: India and Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup match is going to be another blockbuster. This match is to be held tomorrow at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After weeks of drama over Pakistan boycotting the match, they made a U-turn on their boycott decision. The match is scheduled to start at 7 pm Indian time.
Ahead of the game, Salman Ali Aga has shared his views on Babar Azam’s current form and his style of batting. There were rumors that the management is not happy with Babar’s slow strike rate and he may be dropped as T20 these days needs more firepower and aggression. Agha has praised Babar Azam before the match.
Will Babar Azam’s experience be useful against India?
Salman Ali Aga said, “Babar scored fifty in the last three innings and 40 the other day. He is batting well and it is not a matter of concern for us. Our top four is finalised.” So far in the tournament, Babar has scored 15 and 46 runs. But his strike rate has been the main issue as on days when pace is required, he has been slow.
“Babar is batting well, no worries,” Salman Ali Aga praised Babar Azam’s recent form and confirmed that Pakistan’s top four batting order is stable.
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However, in a ground like Premadasa, where ball grip and boundaries are big, Pakistan will need someone to stand at one end, as Babar Azam has experience, which will be very important for the Man in Green. Salman Ali Aga would like Babar to utilize all his experience and play a big innings against their arch-rivals on Sunday.
Babar’s record in T20 against India has not been good. He has scored just one half-century in the five T20 matches between the two countries in the multi-faceted event. Pakistan, who have won just one game against India in the T20 World Cup, came back under the captaincy of Babar Azam in 2021, so his leadership qualities will also come in handy.
Salman Ali Aga wants Abhishek Sharma to play the role
Salman Ali Aga also shared his insights when asked about Abhishek Sharma’s health and the handshake rift between the two countries. The Pakistan captain said, “I hope Abhishek Sharma plays tomorrow. I hope he is recovering well. We want to play against the best.”
Salman Ali Aga said, “We hope that the spirit of the game will continue tomorrow.” However, Agha did not provide clarity on whether the Pakistan team is ready to resume shaking hands with Indian players. “We’ll find out tomorrow.”
Pakistan has the upper hand over India on Sunday?
Pakistan has not got a single win in its last five matches against India. They will be looking to bounce back and get their second win against Suryakumar Yadav’s team over the weekend. India and Pakistan have almost confirmed their place in Super 8 by winning two out of two matches. This match will decide who remains on top of the table.
However, we may see a start-stop midway through the blockbuster clash, as rain has been predicted before the toss and even in the middle of the match. Everyone would be hoping for a full 20 overs game and an exciting contest between the two sides.
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