Danish Kaneria Blasts Babar Azam: While there is a debate in cricketing circles along the lines of whether Pakistan's Babar Azam can replicate what Virat Kohli has achieved in in International cricket for India, ex-Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has given a no-nonense verdict. The former spinner stated that he thinks Kohli is miles ahead of Babar Azam, blasting the Pakistan captain ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York.
"As soon as Babar Azam scored a hundred the next day you’ll see comparisons with Virat Kohli. Virat k jute k barabar bhi nahi hai," Kaneria told IANS prior to the high-voltage fixture at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
"USA Bowlers had him stuck, he was unable to play the bowlers. As soon as he reached 40 odd runs he got out. He should have stayed and won the game. Pakistan should have won the game one sided," he added.
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With Pakistan having already lost to tournament debutants and co-hosts United States of America (USA) in their tournament opener, Kaneria has predicted a Pakistan loss in this match.
"India will beat them badly. They are not capable of beating India. Whenever Pakistan come to the World Cup they keep praising their bowling and say that their bowling will win them the game but that was the reason they lost the first game," Kaneria said.
India Dominate IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Record In T20Is
The arch-rivals have faced each other a total of 12 times in T20Is with India winning 9 of these contests and Pakistan coming out on top on the other three occasions. When it comes to T20 World Cup, India have lost to Pakistan only once. India are favourites heading into the Pakistan clash based on recent form and current rankings but the Men in Green are more than capable of upping their game on a big match day.