Cricket News : India to take on Pakistan in T20 WC 2021

India will lock horns against arch rivals Pakistan in group-2 match of the Super 12 round at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. India have a great record against Pakistan in T20 internationals and in World Cups too India have never tasted defeat against them. The 2007 champions will begin their campaign with an aim to bring down the curtains on Kohli's T20I captaincy on a high and clinch their first ICC trophy under his leadership. Indian team management will look to find the right combination as all-rounder Hardik Pandya holds the key to India striking the right balance; if he is able to return to bowling, Kohli would feel comfortable going in with two other front-line pacers. With captain Kohli confirming that KL Rahul will open Rohit Sharma, the tussle for the no.5 spot in the line-up, after Rishabh Pant at 4, is likely to pick up heat. Former skipper and mentor MS Dhoni provided throw downs to India batters ahead of the match. Pakistan will bank on their pace attack consisting of talented youngster like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali. Shaheen Afridi is currently the side's most consistent bowler and will once again lead the pace attack. The Babar Azam led side also boasts of highly experienced veteran all-rounders as well. Be it Shoaib Malik or Mohammad Hafeez, Azam will always find a guiding light on the field.