The former India cricket player Aakash Chopra, expressed his concern in the face of the next confrontation of the team led by Rohit Sharma against Pakistan at the ICC 2025 champions trophy. Aakash Chopra said that the conditions friendly at the Dubai International Stadium could make the competition more difficult for India.
Blue’s men started their champions trophy campaign with a six -checking victory against Bangladesh in their group A match in Dubai on Thursday, February 20. The team led by Najmul Halsa Shanto scored 228 before being overthrown. Rohit Sharma and his team chased the target with 21 balls to lose.
India could get out of Pakistan like New Zealand – Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra said the field was dry with a minimum of grass, which could limit the matches at high score. Chopra said that Blue’s men’s decision to choose many spinners was logical given the conditions. He said India could dominate Pakistan with their striker on flat ground.
“Place at the Dubai International Stadium is dry and has very little grass coverage. Although it justifies our decision to pack the team with spinners (always too much), I am not delighted to The idea of ​​playing against Pakistan on a surface that is likely to produce a game of 270-280 at best.
Place at the Dubai International Stadium is dry and has very little grass coverage. Although this justifies our decision to pack the team with spinners (always too much overflow), I am not delighted to play against Pakistan on a surface which is likely to produce a …
– Aakash Chopra (@CRicketaakash) February 21, 2025
Mohammed Shami obtained his sixth transport at five counters in the ODI. Towhid Hridoy was the out -of -competition dough for Bangladesh, marking a resilient century. Shubman Gill led the race race with an undefeated 101, marking his eighth century ODI. He earned him the match player for his exceptional striker.
Indian pacers dominated despite the adapted Dubai pitch
Despite the Dubai terrain promoting the spinners, the quick quisors ran in the programming of Bangladesh. They obtained eight of the 10 counters that fell. Mohammed Shami was the choice of quisors, taking 5/53 in his 10 Overs, while Harshit Rana provided support with 3/31 figures in 7.4 Overs.
The locations in Dubai for the tournament seem to be similar to the Indian conditions. In particular, the selectors and the management of the team probably considered it while opting for five spinners in the 15 men team. Washington Sundar and Varun Chakravarthy were excluded from the Xi Playing for the first match.
Rohit Sharma & Co Set to face Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday
Pakistan arrived in Dubai before its essential confrontation against the Rivals of the Arc, scheduled for Sunday, February 23. Their campaign began on a disappointing note, while the reigning champions suffered a defeat of 60 points against New Zealand at the opening of the Karachi National Stadium on February 19.
Group A includes India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh, the two best teams advancing in the semi-finals. To keep their hopes for qualifying alive, Pakistan must win its two remaining games. The team led by Rohit Sharma will get its place in the KOs if they win their next match.
