IND vs PAK: 3 advantages for Pakistan that give them edge over India in T20 World Cup blockbuster
India Vs Pakistan is the biggest match of any ICC event, but the results have been largely one-sided. In T20 World Cups, India lead Pakistan 7-1, including a Super Over win in the 2007 T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team is one of the most destructive teams in T20 cricket, while the Pakistan side is known for its inconsistency. The results in the IND vs PAK rivalry have not been surprising, given the sheer difference in quality between the teams. Recently, India and Pakistan met thrice in the Asia Cup, with India winning all three games.
IND vs PAK, The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 game has already created a lot of buzz because of the controversy involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). Upset with Bangladesh’s snub from the mega event, Pakistan confirmed boycott of the Ind vs Pak clash, only to take u-turn days after.
Pakistan will have to punch above their weight to beat India, but they have a few advantages heading into the contest on February 15.
3 Advantages For Pakistan That Make Them Dangerous For India
The Sri Lanka Edge: Local Conditions Favour Pakistan Over India
Pakistan will be playing all matches of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. India, on the other hand, have played both their previous games in India. The conditions in Sri Lanka are different to what India played at home, and this is a big advantage for Pakistan, who have been training and playing on similar wickets. India won’t have time to get used to the conditions and will have to rely on the past experience of playing in Sri Lanka, which is not easy.
The Fear Factor: Early Wins Make Pakistan Dangerous In IND vs PAK Game
With two wins in as many games, Pakistan have almost sealed a place in the Super 8s. This allows Pakistan to go all-out against India in the World Cup clash. Pakistan ran India close a couple of times in the Asia Cup, but choked under pressure, however, with a Super 8s berth almost sealed, they can play fearless cricket and get India off guard.
Tactical Update: Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and Usman Tariq Strengthen The Squad
Pakistan look a stronger team now after the return of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and the inclusion of mystery spinner Usman Tariq, whom India have not played before. Pakistan were lacking in the spin department in the previous few games against India, but with Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Usman Tariq, they have a very potent spin attack, and the conditions will make them dangerous. India, on the other hand, have Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav, but the form of Axar and Kuldeep is a slight cause of concern.
