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India is ranked number 2 right below Pakistan in T20 rankings. But we know rankings don’t always tell the complete story. The story has been pretty much the same in recent years. You’d have to give the edge to Pakistan’s bowling, and India clearly takes the edge with their batting. That makes the contest really compelling at the moment. I can see either side taking the series. What would be your prediction if both sides were to compete in a 5 match T20 series right now?
 
India will win 3-2. Strength of pakistan against other teams is not exactly translated into strength against India.
 
If you look at the head to head record India is 6 wins against just 1 loss. The one format where India has had wood over Pakistan.

But it is important to remember that these 6 wins are from a period beginning from 2007 to 2016.

I'd probably give it to India 3-2.
 
Pakistan 5-0

For us, T20 isn't important unless it's World Cup or ipl
 
India comfortably. People are deluded if they think Pakistan can beat India or England in a long series.

With India, there is the added factor of the inferiority complex of our players kicking in, which they try to compensate by making tall claims before the games, which is why they quake their boots on match day.

We were told that this new generation of players will not have suffer from stage freight against India because of the Champions Trophy, but that myth blew into million pieces in the Asia Cup.

People are now hiding from reality by stating that we should not conflate ODIs with T20Is, but what exactly will change?

How will our bowlers become more effective against their top-order might? How will our batsmen cope with the Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar and Kuldeep?

Outside Asia we might beat them in a game, but they will probably squat us 5-0 in Asia.

India needs to rest 4-5 key players for Pakistan to beat them barring one-off games. If Kohli plays, he alone will win 2-3 games, as he has done against Pakistan over the last few years barring a couple of games.

As far as England is concerned, we stand a relatively better chance. On a slow wicket, we might beat them in the first game but they will smash us once their batsmen get used to the conditions.

Only India can tame their firepower at the moment over a series. However, they tend to lose dead rubbers a lot, so we might lose 4-1 or perhaps even 3-2.
 
We have to set aside our emotions.

Their batting quality is far, far higher. We may sneak in a win or two, not more than that.
 
The present Indian team has something extra that they didn’t have previously and that is a potent and wicket taking bowling line up. If India plays Bumrah, Khalil, Kuldeep, Chahal, Jadeja then I’d say it is advantage India for a 3-1 or 4-1 win.
 
It will be 2 - 3 either way.

A lot will depend on conditions , and team composition.

Sharjeel
Babaar
Fakhar
Asif Ali
Hafeez
Malik
hard Hitting Keeper
Hassan
Hard Hitting Fast bowler
Usman / Amir
Shaheen Shah Afridi

If this is what pakistan plays , they have a good chance to beat India.
 
I repeat there's no competition between India & Pakistan in any format at the moment. This will end as another boring one-sided ecounter like always by India thrashing Pakistan right from the 1st match. Bangladesh has been giving a better fight to India in the last 3 years including T20s. Check out the matches from Asia Cup 2016, WT20 2016, Nidahas Trophy and the recent Asia Cup. Every game India played aganist Bangladesh was very close encounter and they didn't make it easy for India. If Bangladesh plays it's full strength T20 side against India, it will certainly be an exciting series to watch.
 
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India would win. Could see Kuldeep and Chahal recking havoc on our batsmen. Don't even need to mention the damage Kohli could do.
 
Irrespective of the outcome, what a series this would be. A moneyspinner and brilliant viewing wherever it would be played.
 
India will never play a 5 match T20 series, in fact, no team will play a 5 match t20 series except for Pakistan.
 
Mamoon said:
India comfortably. People are deluded if they think Pakistan can beat India or England in a long series.

With India, there is the added factor of the inferiority complex of our players kicking in, which they try to compensate by making tall claims before the games, which is why they quake their boots on match day.

We were told that this new generation of players will not have suffer from stage freight against India because of the Champions Trophy, but that myth blew into million pieces in the Asia Cup.

People are now hiding from reality by stating that we should not conflate ODIs with T20Is, but what exactly will change?

How will our bowlers become more effective against their top-order might? How will our batsmen cope with the Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar and Kuldeep?

Outside Asia we might beat them in a game, but they will probably squat us 5-0 in Asia.

India needs to rest 4-5 key players for Pakistan to beat them barring one-off games. If Kohli plays, he alone will win 2-3 games, as he has done against Pakistan over the last few years barring a couple of games.

As far as England is concerned, we stand a relatively better chance. On a slow wicket, we might beat them in the first game but they will smash us once their batsmen get used to the conditions.

Only India can tame their firepower at the moment over a series. However, they tend to lose dead rubbers a lot, so we might lose 4-1 or perhaps even 3-2.
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Are you always so miserable?

Yaar - there’s attention seeking and there’s just plain annoying.
 
Itachi said:
Pakistan 5-0

For us, T20 isn't important unless it's World Cup or ipl
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So why do your main players play the T20s? Pak has tried more players in last two years in bilateral T20s than India.
 
4-1 to Pakistan and it would have been 5-0 but i’ll Give India a game due to the nature of T20’s which can allow for a shock victory here and there.

India as a whole lack talent and that will always show through over the course of several bi lateral series and that’s why India makes excuses not to play Pakistan... the humiliation for an insecure people will be just too much to take.
 
The Googly said:
It would be very close. 50/50.
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3 -2 to Pak and only due to Kohli factor. Indian spinners are bread and butter for Hafeez Malik Sarfraz, Babar and even Fakhar. Pak recent results against India in Asia Cup has no bearing in T20s. Historically Pak have always been a poor ODI side against top teams. So no surprises there. Having said that India too had many poor games in Asia cup and even against West Indies. For T20 bi lateral series we will never know but on test would be to see if India would whitewash WI or not, as we have beaten them a lot lately.
 
5-0 to India a bitter truth. We have to accept the reality specially after Asia cup. India is far far better than us. We didn't even manage to bowled out their middle properly in Asia cup. They got consistent players, power hitter, better quality spinners.
 
Pakistan would win 4:1 and this is how I see the results panning out : IND, PAK, PAK, PAK, PAK.

India are a strong IT20 team; they have some good bowlers and arguably the best T20 batsman of all time. However, Pakistan simply knows how to excel in T20 cricket. Their bowlers thrive in creating pressure and every single one of Amir, Hassan, Shaheen, Shadab, Imad, Fahim and even Hafeez possess the ability to not only pick up a wicket against the run of play but are also able to run through a batting lineup when they do. Crucially, Pakistan's bowling attack becomes a completely different beast with momentum and confidence on its side and therefore, once they manage to beat India, they are likely to get on top of Kohli and co. and win each game by a bigger margin than the last.

Although India possess a stronger batting lineup, Pakistan's is not poor by any means. People know about the 11 series unbeaten run but what most don't know is that Pakistan has also won a number of games chasing on the trot, which means that their batting should be able to chase down whatever the bowlers allow India to score. Hafeez, Malik and Sarfaraz have the skills necessary to combat India's main threat with the ball: the wrist-spinners and the younger batsmen, including the #1 ranked T20 batsman in the world, Babar Azam, can negate India's pacers without much difficulty.

Also, Sarfaraz Ahmed is a much shrewder captain than Virat Kohli so even though the teams may stack up well on paper, Pakistan will have the advantage on the field because their team-management are unlikely to shoot themselves in the foot. Kohli might end up picking Rahane and Rayudu in the team and playing Bhuvneshwar over one of the spinners just because.

Michael Chopra said:
India will never play a 5 match T20 series, in fact, no team will play a 5 match t20 series except for Pakistan.
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Yet, it is India that holds its national mickey mouse league over a two month time-frame while everyone else hosts a much shorter tournament.
 
Ummii said:
5-0 to India a bitter truth. We have to accept the reality specially after Asia cup - An ODI tournament. India is far far better than us - in ODIs. We didn't even manage to bowled out their middle properly in Asia cup. They got consistent players, power hitter, better quality spinners - In ODIs.
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People should really stop conflating formats. Being a good ODI team has absolutely no bearing on T20 performances and vice-versa. Pakistan's batting has serious problems in pacing its ODI innings but that is not a concern in the shorter format and the result is there for everyone to see.
 
Itachi said:
Pakistan 5-0

For us, T20 isn't important unless it's World Cup or ipl
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Not sure how are you connecting these two things? If you and others don't care about T20 how will that affect India's chances of beating Pakistan in this format? :inti
 
Bilal7 said:
Pakistan would win 4:1 and this is how I see the results panning out : IND, PAK, PAK, PAK, PAK.

India are a strong IT20 team; they have some good bowlers and arguably the best T20 batsman of all time. However, Pakistan simply knows how to excel in T20 cricket. Their bowlers thrive in creating pressure and every single one of Amir, Hassan, Shaheen, Shadab, Imad, Fahim and even Hafeez possess the ability to not only pick up a wicket against the run of play but are also able to run through a batting lineup when they do. Crucially, Pakistan's bowling attack becomes a completely different beast with momentum and confidence on its side and therefore, once they manage to beat India, they are likely to get on top of Kohli and co. and win each game by a bigger margin than the last.

Although India possess a stronger batting lineup, Pakistan's is not poor by any means. People know about the 11 series unbeaten run but what most don't know is that Pakistan has also won a number of games chasing on the trot, which means that their batting should be able to chase down whatever the bowlers allow India to score. Hafeez, Malik and Sarfaraz have the skills necessary to combat India's main threat with the ball: the wrist-spinners and the younger batsmen, including the #1 ranked T20 batsman in the world, Babar Azam, can negate India's pacers without much difficulty.

Also, Sarfaraz Ahmed is a much shrewder captain than Virat Kohli so even though the teams may stack up well on paper, Pakistan will have the advantage on the field because their team-management are unlikely to shoot themselves in the foot. Kohli might end up picking Rahane and Rayudu in the team and playing Bhuvneshwar over one of the spinners just because.



Yet, it is India that holds its national mickey mouse league over a two month time-frame while everyone else hosts a much shorter tournament.
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Reasons why IPL is held are monetary and entertainment otherwise you would see star performers in IPL making India's team but they only get picked for India A and after that they are ascended to national team.
 
The Googly said:
Are you always so miserable?

Yaar - there’s attention seeking and there’s just plain annoying.
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The same thread could have been created for ODIs before the Asia Cup, and I have would said the same and you would have replied the same.

And we saw what happened.

You and a few others in thread can live in denial, but the reality won’t change.

And the reality is that India is a level above Pakistan, and the only way we can beat them is if they have a collective meltdown and all their main players perform poorly at the same time.

That is why the same set of players have been thrashed by India in three out of the four ODIs that they have played, and our sole win came when the whole Indian team barring one played flopped.

Not only are they more skilled, they are also more consistent, so the probability of them having off days is far less than us having off days.

That is why they will beat us convincingly more often than not.

I was hopeful that the reality check in the Asia Cup would help our fans overcome their delusion, but I am afraid it is beyond core.

All this nonsense of let’s not conflate the two formats is the result of living in denial. As I said earlier, the same thread for ODIs would have yielded similar posts before the Asia Cup.

Nothing will magically change in T20s, a format where we have only beaten India once in history.

The gulf in quality and caliber between the two sides is too big for the number of overs to have an impact.

Let me state a fact for you, which you can deny as brush aside as “attention seeking” if you wish.

5 overs, 10 overs, 20 overs, 50 overs or 100 overs - whatever the format and whatever the conditions, India will win the majority of matches against us simply because they are a much better team, both skill wise and mentality wise.

That’s the truth, the only truth. Take it or leave it.
 
On the topic, probably India. Batting is far superior - well the top 3 render it a lopsided contest.
 
bujhee kom said:
On the topic, probably India. Batting is far superior - well the top 3 render it a lopsided contest.
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We just seen the superior T20 batting line up at home against West Indies B or C team despite chasing a very low score. India and Pak can both beat each other in this format. There is not much to differentiate the two teams in T20. One off game in world cup situation India may have pshycholgical edge over Pak but certainly not in a series. Mamoon perspective about Asia cup does not apply here as Pak are not ranked higher or close to India in ODI but in T20 their superior batting would not make much difference as the format is too short any half good better can win the match here.
 
3-2 to either teams. India will negate Pakistan's home advantage and both teams have equally excellent players for spin. if India play their full strength, they have just a bit better T20 bowlers
 
India 3-2.

It would be a lot closer due to the fact that both teams struggle in the middle overs.

India edges it due to superior spinners and top order batsmen.
 
Josh said:
3-2 to either teams. India will negate Pakistan's home advantage and both teams have equally excellent players for spin. if India play their full strength, they have just a bit better T20 bowlers
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Sensible and unbiased post.
 
Here is the issue...

Pakistan will do very well against England, New Zealand, South Africa at home in T20s. Away as well quite possibly. In most cases, Pakistan would thump these teams at home in T20s

The three teams mentioned above and you can also add West Indies into that list would give India a good competition home or away. India would probably win, but they can expect a real fight from these teams and they will lose frequently as well to these teams.

Now, Pakistan can dominate everyone l, but be dominated by India every time they step on the field. It’s clearly a psychological issue. Pakistan need to consult a serious Sports psychologist to contest against India
 
Make it happen somehow, will be a cracker of a contest :). If it were to happen some day, practically speaking UAE will be the most likely venue with a 3:2 split between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

My 2 cents: Pakistan is the best T20 side in the world, no questions, they have developed a ruthless streak and the consistency is not something you expect in such an unpredictable format. India is a flawed side, mainly because of bad team selection. Having said that I will have India as marginal favorites in a long series, may be they will edge it 3-2. When similarly ranked teams (excluding when one of the sides is ATG/GOAT, where ranking doesn't reflect the gap in level) meet it is all a question of match ups. I honestly feel in T20 cricket Pakistan is a good match up for India.

We have the GOAT T20 batsman who takes it a notch higher against the arch rivals in this format, we have 2 lethal weapons in Bumrah and Kuldeep and a consistently high performing top order. Our weak bowling links in T20 won't get as badly exposed as in ODIs/tests because they are good at containing role (Bhuvi, Jadeja) which is effective in this format. Our middle order in T20s isn't as hopeless as in ODIs because they are forced to be more proactive and there is young blood (relatively speaking). Pakistani quicks won't get sufficient help on placid UAE tracks and hence won't be an offensive weapon that can cut through the Indian top order. And once Indian top order is allowed to take control, we all have seen how devastating they can be. Indian batsmen won't be bamboozled by spin unlike other teams and Pakistan will always feel the pinch to take risks in their batting innings because India is a team that can effortlessly pile on 170-180 scores even on sluggish UAE tracks. If risks backfire it will be a stroll in the park for India and even if risks work well and Pakistan puts on a great batting show, Indian batting can match it with a decent chance. Chasing 190 in 20 overs is easier than 350 in 50 overs because of the length of the innings and wickets/overs ratio.

Biggest advantage for India will be in the mental department, a regular Indo-Pak match will be as high octane as a crucial IPL match, current bunch of Pakistanis (barring Malik) aren't exposed to that level of high pressure situations and that may show on the field because nerves play a big part. But still Pakistan will make it very hard for us and rigorously test our weaknesses because not for nothing are they best in the world.

Probably the result will depend a lot on captaincy, while Rohit+Dhoni>Sarfraz, we are captained by a clueless dunce called Kohli who doesn't have an idea about captaining in this format. Whatever he does with the bat will be compensated by his cluelessness as skipper, he will be the biggest ally for you guys if such a series were to arise. Put Rohit as skipper and Kohli as player, I think we will definitely start as favorites because Hitman is a very sharp T20 captain.
 
Swashbuckler said:
Make it happen somehow, will be a cracker of a contest :). If it were to happen some day, practically speaking UAE will be the most likely venue with a 3:2 split between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

My 2 cents: Pakistan is the best T20 side in the world, no questions, they have developed a ruthless streak and the consistency is not something you expect in such an unpredictable format. India is a flawed side, mainly because of bad team selection. Having said that I will have India as marginal favorites in a long series, may be they will edge it 3-2. When similarly ranked teams (excluding when one of the sides is ATG/GOAT, where ranking doesn't reflect the gap in level) meet it is all a question of match ups. I honestly feel in T20 cricket Pakistan is a good match up for India.

We have the GOAT T20 batsman who takes it a notch higher against the arch rivals in this format, we have 2 lethal weapons in Bumrah and Kuldeep and a consistently high performing top order. Our weak bowling links in T20 won't get as badly exposed as in ODIs/tests because they are good at containing role (Bhuvi, Jadeja) which is effective in this format. Our middle order in T20s isn't as hopeless as in ODIs because they are forced to be more proactive and there is young blood (relatively speaking). Pakistani quicks won't get sufficient help on placid UAE tracks and hence won't be an offensive weapon that can cut through the Indian top order. And once Indian top order is allowed to take control, we all have seen how devastating they can be. Indian batsmen won't be bamboozled by spin unlike other teams and Pakistan will always feel the pinch to take risks in their batting innings because India is a team that can effortlessly pile on 170-180 scores even on sluggish UAE tracks. If risks backfire it will be a stroll in the park for India and even if risks work well and Pakistan puts on a great batting show, Indian batting can match it with a decent chance. Chasing 190 in 20 overs is easier than 350 in 50 overs because of the length of the innings and wickets/overs ratio.

Biggest advantage for India will be in the mental department, a regular Indo-Pak match will be as high octane as a crucial IPL match, current bunch of Pakistanis (barring Malik) aren't exposed to that level of high pressure situations and that may show on the field because nerves play a big part. But still Pakistan will make it very hard for us and rigorously test our weaknesses because not for nothing are they best in the world.

Probably the result will depend a lot on captaincy, while Rohit+Dhoni>Sarfraz, we are captained by a clueless dunce called Kohli who doesn't have an idea about captaining in this format. Whatever he does with the bat will be compensated by his cluelessness as skipper, he will be the biggest ally for you guys if such a series were to arise. Put Rohit as skipper and Kohli as player, I think we will definitely start as favorites because Hitman is a very sharp T20 captain.
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As far as I recall Kuldeep did not even bother much off colour Pak team in Asia cup without in form and changed player Hafeez. . Pak should only worry about Bumrah, and batting wise Kohli.
 
Swashbuckler said:
Make it happen somehow, will be a cracker of a contest :). If it were to happen some day, practically speaking UAE will be the most likely venue with a 3:2 split between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

My 2 cents: Pakistan is the best T20 side in the world, no questions, they have developed a ruthless streak and the consistency is not something you expect in such an unpredictable format. India is a flawed side, mainly because of bad team selection. Having said that I will have India as marginal favorites in a long series, may be they will edge it 3-2. When similarly ranked teams (excluding when one of the sides is ATG/GOAT, where ranking doesn't reflect the gap in level) meet it is all a question of match ups. I honestly feel in T20 cricket Pakistan is a good match up for India.

We have the GOAT T20 batsman who takes it a notch higher against the arch rivals in this format, we have 2 lethal weapons in Bumrah and Kuldeep and a consistently high performing top order. Our weak bowling links in T20 won't get as badly exposed as in ODIs/tests because they are good at containing role (Bhuvi, Jadeja) which is effective in this format. Our middle order in T20s isn't as hopeless as in ODIs because they are forced to be more proactive and there is young blood (relatively speaking). Pakistani quicks won't get sufficient help on placid UAE tracks and hence won't be an offensive weapon that can cut through the Indian top order. And once Indian top order is allowed to take control, we all have seen how devastating they can be. Indian batsmen won't be bamboozled by spin unlike other teams and Pakistan will always feel the pinch to take risks in their batting innings because India is a team that can effortlessly pile on 170-180 scores even on sluggish UAE tracks. If risks backfire it will be a stroll in the park for India and even if risks work well and Pakistan puts on a great batting show, Indian batting can match it with a decent chance. Chasing 190 in 20 overs is easier than 350 in 50 overs because of the length of the innings and wickets/overs ratio.

Biggest advantage for India will be in the mental department, a regular Indo-Pak match will be as high octane as a crucial IPL match, current bunch of Pakistanis (barring Malik) aren't exposed to that level of high pressure situations and that may show on the field because nerves play a big part. But still Pakistan will make it very hard for us and rigorously test our weaknesses because not for nothing are they best in the world.

Probably the result will depend a lot on captaincy, while Rohit+Dhoni>Sarfraz, we are captained by a clueless dunce called Kohli who doesn't have an idea about captaining in this format. Whatever he does with the bat will be compensated by his cluelessness as skipper, he will be the biggest ally for you guys if such a series were to arise. Put Rohit as skipper and Kohli as player, I think we will definitely start as favorites because Hitman is a very sharp T20 captain.
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Good balanced post.
 
Shame we won't see a pAk Indian bilateral series.
I think Pak can beat them. Just need a couple of early wickets which can happen in T20 cos u need to get on with it.
Indian batting is flawed beyond that. And Kuldeep chahal are no issue at all for our top 6
 
India will win in a long series probably either 3-2 or 4-1.

In 3 match series, Pak might have a chance, but would still give it to India 2-1.
 
Yeah i think our players seem to get under pressure against India so if i was a betting man i would bet on India to win.

Gets to show our fans are becoming more sensible and do not go over the top with expectations.
 
India to win 4 - 1. It's hard to believe after the embarrassment in the Asia Cup that numerous posters on here are so convinced that Pakistan would win. It was the same mode of hype before that tournament but we just don't learn do we...

Pakistan don't have a T20I batsman who can match Dhawan, Sharma and Rahul let alone Kohli. Pant will get there as well. Truth of the matter is our batting is so far behind we're not gonna compete unless we have a Fakhar blinder. Even today's score of 166 would have been chased down easily by India 4 out of 5 times given the firepower of the batting order.
 
superfan said:
India is ranked number 2 right below Pakistan in T20 rankings. But we know rankings don’t always tell the complete story. The story has been pretty much the same in recent years. You’d have to give the edge to Pakistan’s bowling, and India clearly takes the edge with their batting. That makes the contest really compelling at the moment. I can see either side taking the series. What would be your prediction if both sides were to compete in a 5 match T20 series right now?
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Not clear how Pakistan has the edge in the bowling. India has the better pacer in Bumrah and a more dangerous spinner in Kuldeep, though Shadab is productive these days. In fact, when you look at Pakistan's success in the format is very much a case of the sum being greater than its parts. One would imagine that the mental game would play a big part, but if Pakistan can get over their block, it should be a close contest. I'd still tip India to win given how the Asia Cup went.
 
New Yorker said:
Not clear how Pakistan has the edge in the bowling. India has the better pacer in Bumrah and a more dangerous spinner in Kuldeep, though Shadab is productive these days. In fact, when you look at Pakistan's success in the format is very much a case of the sum being greater than its parts. One would imagine that the mental game would play a big part, but if Pakistan can get over their block, it should be a close contest. I'd still tip India to win given how the Asia Cup went.
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I agree India has good bowlers as well. All in all it is still their batting which gives them the edge over us.
 
india lack talent?
do u drink rum or vodka and watch 80s matches?then u are true ( few batters , no bowlers , pak was awesome)

but now - u play in the desert
ur bowlers are no longer express ...
you are delusional with icc t20 ranking !

have u seen dhoni replacements? or shaw or khaleel or even follow domestic indian cricket.

our 300 scorer is out !
our 145 mph bowler aaron cant get a place in team

only thing india lacks is a coach and a captain who listens to his wife likely more than his teammate sharma who will make excellent captain
 
I think it would be a competitive series, but probably 3-2 or 4-1 India.

Side note, if relations are ever restored between the two sides, I want to see a full series ASAP. I'm talking 5 tests, 5 ODIs, 5 T20Is, that'd be perfect
 
5-0 Pakistan, withoutt any doubt, Pakistan is invisible in this format, absolutely unbeatable. long dreams Indian
 
2-2 with one rained off, everybody happy :inti
 
IMMY69 said:
4-1 to Pakistan and it would have been 5-0 but i’ll Give India a game due to the nature of T20’s which can allow for a shock victory here and there.

India as a whole lack talent and that will always show through over the course of several bi lateral series and that’s why India makes excuses not to play Pakistan... the humiliation for an insecure people will be just too much to take.
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Even with the lack of talent they were able to maul Pakistan on a similar pitch against a similar attack barring Abbas who would be handful for a few games but then his effectiveness will be neutralized with kohli (who did not even play along with Hardik)... You defeated a deflated Aussie side and NZ thinking that scoring 150 or 160 will will win you matches against the likes of Rohit Dhawan and Virat not to mention KL Rahul?
 
This indian team:
Dhawan
Rohit
Kohli
Rahul
Karthik
Krunal
Hardik
Bhuvaneshwar
Kuldeep
Khaleel
Bumrah
Will defeat Pakistan 4-1
 
Cricketlover11vns said:
This indian team:
Dhawan
Rohit
Kohli
Rahul
Karthik
Krunal
Hardik
Bhuvaneshwar
Kuldeep
Khaleel
Bumrah
Will defeat Pakistan 4-1
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Honestly speaking that looks a pretty strong on UAE pitches, but i would like to replace Bhuvneshwar with Kedhar Jadhav, you already have three pacers in Bumrah, Khaleel and Hardik and kedhar will be more effective on UAE pitches and more handy with bat than Kumar
 
As H2H is a favorite term on this forum for Ind-Pak matches, safe to say India will wipe the floor with Pakistan. Won 6, Lost 1, tied 1 is as dominant a stat as it can be in this format.
 
cricketindiafan said:
As H2H is a favorite term on this forum for Ind-Pak matches, safe to say India will wipe the floor with Pakistan. Won 6, Lost 1, tied 1 is as dominant a stat as it can be in this format.
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Personally I dont consider past records to be reflective of current circumstances otherwise Pakistan would wipe the floor with India in ODIs and Tests, which I dont think is the case so same with T20s
 
Zakaz said:
Personally I dont consider past records to be reflective of current circumstances otherwise Pakistan would wipe the floor with India in ODIs and Tests, which I dont think is the case so same with T20s
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Those have a history of 65 years for tests and 35 years in ODIs, T20s have a more recent last 10 years record. Plus the dominance in T20s is of 6:1.

But you are right, these records do not matter much. A T20 series will be lot more closer
 
One thing Pak can't do against India is bullying them with spinners. Even the guys like Saeed Ajmal, Afridi (who was a champ bowler better than any of the current Pak spinner) couldn't do much. So i don't expect Imad or any other spinner to make an impact. Pakistan's only hope is Malik and Hafeez clicking.
 
5-0 to India. India's middle order weakness will be hard to expose in the shortest format. By the time top 4 leaves, enough runs will already be scored.
Only the teams with top batting unit can defeat India in T20s and Pakistan is not the one.
 
topspin said:
India to win 4 - 1. It's hard to believe after the embarrassment in the Asia Cup that numerous posters on here are so convinced that Pakistan would win. It was the same mode of hype before that tournament but we just don't learn do we...

Pakistan don't have a T20I batsman who can match Dhawan, Sharma and Rahul let alone Kohli. Pant will get there as well. Truth of the matter is our batting is so far behind we're not gonna compete unless we have a Fakhar blinder. Even today's score of 166 would have been chased down easily by India 4 out of 5 times given the firepower of the batting order.
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Your comments lost respect when you mentioned Rahul and pants. Even if dead shsfiq was given as much chances rahul gets he would have performed better.
 
Zakaz said:
4 pacers on slow pitch? lol
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This team is suitable for babar,hafeez and malik who can handle spin very well in a 20 over game
Dont forget bhuvaneshwar and bumrah made your batsmen clueless in uae only
Khaleel will do the same
Kuldeep will use advantage of pressure created above
And krunal,hardik can bowl 2-2,3-1and 4-0 depending on assist from pitch
 
Zakaz said:
Honestly speaking that looks a pretty strong on UAE pitches, but i would like to replace Bhuvneshwar with Kedhar Jadhav, you already have three pacers in Bumrah, Khaleel and Hardik and kedhar will be more effective on UAE pitches and more handy with bat than Kumar
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I have never seen kedar bowling in t20s international or ipl
So not picked him in team for t20s
 
PakPremi said:
Your comments lost respect when you mentioned Rahul and pants. Even if dead shsfiq was given as much chances rahul gets he would have performed better.
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Have you seen Rahul's T20I stats? - and you're comparing him to Shafiq?!!!

Pant for me is destined to become the best wicket keeper batsman in the world. Atm Mushfiqur Rahim is the best LOIs Asian WK batsman.
 
Saj said:
Irrespective of the outcome, what a series this would be. A moneyspinner and brilliant viewing wherever it would be played.
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Agreed, result is one thing - but just having a series of some sort against India, its absence is a tragedy.
 
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