What is the magic formula that Pakistan must follow to defeat India in T20Is?

[BouncerGuy]

Let's face it - Pakistan vs India in T20s is more than just cricket. It's emotion, pressure, and history rolled into 40 overs. But strip away the hype, and there ARE tactical patterns to success.

Here's what Pakistan needs to nail:

1. Win the Powerplay Battle

• India's top 3 are devastating. Get early wickets or watch them cruise to 180+
• Pakistan's own openers need to attack fearlessly - no room for slow starts

2. Middle Overs = Make or Break

• This is where Pakistan often loses plot (overs 7-15)
• Need better rotation of strike, not just boundaries
• Smart bowling changes to prevent Indian batsmen from settling

3. Death Bowling Discipline

• Indian finishers are brutal in the last 5 overs
• Keep your nerve when Hardik/SKY go berserk

4. Handle the Occasion

• Easier said than done, but crucial
• Treat it like any other game (yeah, right! )

5. Spin Smart

• India plays spin well, but RIGHT matchups matter
• Use spinners tactically, not by default in middle overs

The mental game is 50% of this battle. Pakistan has the talent. It's about executing basics under extreme pressure.

What do you think is THE most important factor? Is it batting depth? Death bowling? Or simply keeping calm when hundreds of thousands of fans are watching?

What do you think Pakistan must do differently to finally turn the tide in their favor?

 

[Devadwal]

The only way for Pakistan to win is if they reduce India's score to 30/4 in the PP

 

[jnaveen1980]

Give sweets to SKY before the match. Almost worked out for Oman.

 

[Hitman]

Play well.

 

[JaDed]

The only way for Pakistan to win is if they reduce India's score to 30/4 in the PP

I think even 30/3 and then some tight bowling..

 

[prash88]

It's a clash between No. 1-ranked team vs No. 8-ranked team. 9/10 times, the No. 1-ranked team ll come out on top.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Bowl first, get Abhishek Sharma out in first two overs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

It's a clash between No. 1-ranked team vs No. 8-ranked team. 9/10 times, the No. 1-ranked team ll come out on top.

Pakistan is more match ready. So is Bangladesh. They have been playing all year as a preparation. Afghanistan played only 4 or 5 this year.

 

[BouncerGuy]

TBH, there is no magic formula... It has to be Hard Work and passion to win.

 

[SportsWarrior]

Pakistan is more match ready. So is Bangladesh. They have been playing all year as a preparation. Afghanistan played only 4 or 5 this year.

Wow, Pakistan and Bangladesh have played a lot of matches. India needs to get more series and get some match practice going for all

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Abhishek is not the main player he plays only 12 to 15 balls. I hope pak doesn't concentrate too much on him

You need to concentrate on gill, sky, Tilak. Samson looked scratchy else hes a touch player and can dent.

Pandya n Axar are bonus batters.

 

[BouncerGuy]

STAY ON TOPIC

 

[sweep_shot]

If bat first, try to reach 170 somehow.

If bat last, try to restrict India to 170.

I think Pakistan have the bowling attack to defend 170 and batting to chase 170.

 

[BDfanforever]

Pakistan is more match ready. So is Bangladesh. They have been playing all year as a preparation. Afghanistan played only 4 or 5 this year.

BD practice matches are highly questionable. They should play all T20s in Sylhet instead of Dhaka.

 

[Justcrazy]

The only way for Pakistan to win is if they reduce India's score to 30/4 in the PP

India can still recover from there are get 150 plus.

 

[Justcrazy]

If bat first, try to reach 170 somehow.

If bat last, try to restrict India to 170.

I think Pakistan have the bowling attack to defend 170 and batting to chase 170.

I am sure they will plan that , but issue is execution , that needs certain skill sets.

 

[sweep_shot]

India can still recover from there are get 150 plus.

I think chasing down 150+ is quite easy in Dubai.

Pakistan's 152/0 also happned in Dubai.

 

[Justcrazy]

I think chasing down 150+ is quite easy in Dubai.

Pakistan's 152/0 also happned in Dubai.

This team lacks confidence , I hope they execute their plans . Also , make sure not to drop catches .

 

[Sachin fan]

Abhishek is not the main player he plays only 12 to 15 balls. I hope pak doesn't concentrate too much on him

You need to concentrate on gill, sky, Tilak. Samson looked scratchy else hes a touch player and can dent.

Pandya n Axar are bonus batters.

He has 2 50s and 2 100s in just 20 matches. That's excellent conversion for someone who has strike rate of 198. Even if all the other innings are like 15 balls

And if you don't concentrate on him, his longer innings will destroy any teams

 

[battler]

The magic formula is don't play at all

 

[ads101]

Win the toss. Then India have to beat the tactical advantage on top.

I also think they need to ignore the powerplay battle. It ain’t an important stat. The overall run rate of the innings is what’s important. Rizwan and Babar’s issue was more acceleration once set.

There’s no point of going a few wickets down for 5 runs extra and having to play defensive cricket for rest of innings bringing run rate down.

When we have a very strong line up we can afford to have one opener who goes crazy start up. Until then we can’t. Also guys like abhishek are remarkably consistent they don’t just average 20. If they did it would probably be a much worse strategy to go all out.

 

[IAJ]

The only way for Pakistan to win is if they reduce India's score to 30/4 in the PP

Only if they can give for kill after such a start. 30/4 can easily end up 158/8 if Pandya and lower order fire and then it's all over against the spinners.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Formula:

Play well +Get Lucky = Big Win ((≠ Big Learn (4 Pak)) = Big Learn (4 India)