The Aussies clinch a victory by a narrow 5-run margin, while the Kiwis give their all in pursuit of a daunting 389. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces a tough challenge, already having lost half their team in the chase against the Netherlands’ 229.
In this tournament, every team is engaged in their own fierce competition. Our remarkable boys in green, however, seem to be in a contest against themselves. They’ve gone from accomplishing a record-breaking chase against Sri Lanka to a harsh defeat by Afghanistan, and then went on to give South Africa the most formidable challenge of this edition so far. It’s almost as if our team psychologist needs a psychologist of his own!
Today, Pakistan will win, most likely by four wickets.
Shaheen, Babar, Shoriful, and Salman Miraz must be the key players.
Amidst reported chaos in the camp and the Chief Selector’s sudden resignation mid-tournament, a “fact-finding” committee has been established. Startling revelations about offshore companies have also come to light. In addition, favorable results in other matches are aligning in their favor. To top it off, Shaheen’s first-over wicket has set the tone.
Pakistan’s performance signals a potential World Cup victory. Opposition teams should be on high alert.
