Afghanistan is ready for another upset of the ongoing World Cup in India. Today Pakistan will take on Afghanistan for their 5th match of the World Cup. Pakistan have to win this match because of their present situation but the main problem is Afghanistan’s spin bowling department. Pakistan has played 4 matches with 2 wins and 2 losses. Afghanistan on the other hand has played 4 matches with only 2 points on the board. Will Afghanistan be able to make another upset?
Remember that Afghanistan has already upset the defending champion, England and now looking forward to upsetting Pakistan in today’s match. Afghanistan is capable of doing that as they have the resources to become victorious in this game. Let’s talk about those factors that favor Afghanistan in this match.
Turning Tracks will help Afghan Spinners
This match will be played on the turning track of Chennai. Chennai wicket generally has more assistance for spinners and Afghanistan packs world-class spinners like Rashid Khan, Muhammad Nabi, and Mujeeb Ur Rehman. All the bowlers are different from others. Rashid the leg-break spinner is known for his quality bowling. Mujeeb Ur Rehman is the mystery spinner who likes bowling in the powerplay. Muhammad Nabi the off-spinner in the line is the most experienced and smart bowler.
Crowd Support
The crowd will support Afghanistan in today’s game will boost their performance level. Most of the Afghan players play IPL and the Indian crowd loves them. So, the support will be there for the Afghanistan team.
Rivalry Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Apart from India, Pakistan rivalry, Afghanistan vs Pakistan is also a newly developed rivalry. Both teams show their 100% against each other. In the recent past, Afghanistan has given Pakistan a tough time. A few close encounters between them will encourage Afghanistan to have another go.
