Pakistan will beat India in today's T20 World Cup match, predicts Sheikh Rasheed

Awami Muslim League Chief Sheikh Rasheed referred to the Pakistan vs. India match in New York as the "real final."

In an interview with SAMAA TV, he urged the national team to set aside any pressure and concentrate on their performance against India.

The former federal minister remarked that the green shirts had a disappointing match against America, but he remains optimistic about Pakistan's chances against India. He recognized the national team's tough start to the tournament but stressed the significance of today's match, expressing strong faith in captain Babar Azam's abilities.

"Our final is today. Our players should shed any pressure and play with confidence,” he stated. He added, "I pray for Pakistan's victory in today's match. If Babar Azam performs well, I am hopeful we will win."

Sheikh Rasheed's comments underscore the high stakes and intense rivalry between Pakistan and India in cricket. He believes that a strong performance today could turn around the national team’s fortunes in the tournament.

His encouragement for the players to remain focused and confident reflects the importance of mental resilience in high-pressure sports situations. With Babar Azam at the helm, Rasheed is hopeful that Pakistan will rise to the occasion and secure a memorable victory.

Playing XI:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir

India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj