Ishan Kishanbroke silence on facing Pakistan's Usman Tariq in the T20 World Cup and said that the team has already prepared for him, and it will be about watching the ball and playing the natural game when he comes into bowl. India have got the T20 World Cup 2026 off to a blazing start, picking magnificent wins over the USA and Namibia. Their biggest test, however, is yet to come in the form of Pakistan, who they'll play on February 15 in Colombo.
India have a terrific 7-1 record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, but the Salman Agha-led side, with its unpredictable game, cannot be taken for granted. The Men in Green have bolstered their side by including senior players like Babar Azam and Shadab Khan, while Usman Tariq will bring a new challenge with his unique sidearm action.
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"No, I think we have already done the preparation part, and now it is just time to watch the ball and play our natural game (on preparing to play Tariq). So if the ball is there, as a batter, we just feel like going in because it's a T20 game. And we are trying to set a good total on board. But we do have to believe in our strength as well. There's nothing like you have to prepare. I think at this level, we just watch a few videos, and we get an idea of what kind of bowling is going to happen. So we are just keeping it simple. Yeah, he bowled pretty well today, and I think there was quite a bit of learning for us for our team as well today," Ishan Kishan said at the post-match presentation after scoring an explosive 24-ball 61 with six fours and five sixes.
India are clearly a better team, but Pakistan have a few big advantages over India this time around. The 2009 champions are well used to the conditions, having played the previous games in Sri Lanka, while India will have no time to adjust and must rely on past experience. The conditions can be low and slow, and adjusting to them can be slightly challenging for India, especially against the potent spin attack.
Also, Pakistan's batting can put India under pressure. They can be inconsistent, but on their day, Pakistan have players who can win a game on their own, and India's bowling so far has blown hot and cold and not shown the consistency they are known for.
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