One of the most awaited matches is around the corner for all the cricket fans as the Indian and Pakistani cricket team are to face off against each other on 23rd February. The match is to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
In the recent match Pakistani Pacer has been seen as an outstanding player on the team’s side. It is hoped on the team’s side that Rauf will be an asset for the team against Indian batters. In a recent interview with Rauf the player said, “There’s no pressure for me, nor the team.” With this statement one can anticipate that the player is all ready for the face-off with the Indian team.
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Is Pakistan Ready to Face India?
For years the rivalry of India and Pakistan’s cricket team has been one of the most anticipated matches of all time. Thus, the same is going to take place very soon. And the battle between Indian batters and Pakistani bowlers is to be seen very soon on the field.
Both the teams are ready to face each other on the field. Though team India has strong batters to defend the team whereas Pakistan’s cricket team is all set with bowlers like Haris Rauf on their side. Though Rauf was not playing previously with the team but now he has recovered from the minor injury and is all set to defend his team.
The pacer said, “We will assess the pitch and conditions and will determine the strategy against all the Indian batters,” this statement shows that the team is all set with their plans to execute for the match.
Rauf is much more excited to play against the Indian team as in the last T20 World Cup his bowls were destined for sixes and one of Virat Kohli’s sixers against Rauf’s ball was announced at the “Shot of the Century” by the ICC. This upcoming match on 23rd February has pitched an opportunity for Rauf to prove himself as a bowler against the Indian team.
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History of Pakistan’s Team at Dubai Stadium
It is known from the past records that Pakistan team has always played great at the Dubai stadium and this gives them a confidence for the match. It was the same stadium in 2021 when the team won the World Cup match against India by 10 wickets. Thus, the players of the team are hoping to show the same game spirit for the semi-final match this time.
Rauf seems to be very confident about their team’s performance for the match and is focussed on executing his plan and doing his best despite the pressure the team is in to win the match to qualify for the finals.
In an interview Rauf said that he and all his team is looking forward to this match to take place and Dubai stadium has been good to them before thus there’s no reason it can’t be the same again. This shows the pacer, Haris Rauf and his team are prepared to face India in the battle and deliver their best.