Pakistan captain Babar Azam acknowledged his team’s shortcomings after their narrow six-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. While their bowlers delivered a commendable performance, Pakistan’s batting faltered at a crucial juncture.
Bowling bright spot, Batting blunder
“We bowled well,” Babar Azam said in the post-match presentation. However, he conceded that their batting strategy fell short. “We lost back-to-back wickets and played too many dot balls, especially in the second half of the chase.”
Simple plan, flawed execution: Babar Azam
Azam explained that the plan was straightforward: rotate the strike and hit occasional boundaries. “But we got bogged down with dot balls,” he admitted. “This put pressure on the lower order, who couldn’t make up for the lost momentum.”
Missed Opportunities haunt Pakistan Cricket Team
Azam pinpointed the first six overs as a missed opportunity. “Our aim was to capitalize on the powerplay,” he said. “However, losing a wicket early disrupted our rhythm, and we never quite recovered.”
Looking Ahead Despite Slim Chances
Despite the setback, Azam remains optimistic about the remaining matches. “The pitch played well, and we have two more games to go,” he said. “We’ll analyze our mistakes and come back stronger in the next match.”
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With this victory, India sits atop Group A, while Pakistan’s qualification chances appear bleak after two losses. However, the team will look to salvage some pride and end the tournament on a high note in their remaining matches.
