The former Indian all-rounder has stirred the debate by suggesting that Pakistan might have a slight advantage heading into the biggest showdown of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team in Dubai.
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However, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed India, as the Men in Blue have more match-winners in their ranks. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah have all delivered on the big stage before, and that makes India a strong favorite against Pakistan.
Even one Pakistani player can still take the game away from India: Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh further explained, “On slower wickets, Indian and Pakistani players are among the best, who have always played spin well. You talk about match-winners. Yes, I agree with Shahid Afridi that we have more match-winners. But I believe that even if Pakistan has fewer match-winners, one player can still take the game away.”
Yuvraj Singh says India-Pakistan clash is about playing in the moment
He signed off by saying, “The India-Pakistan clash is not about match-winners alone; it’s about playing in the moment, adapting to the situation, and not letting expectations overwhelm you. The team that does this better will win the game for their country.”
On the other hand, India has made a strong statement with a dominant six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dubai. Shubman Gill’s brilliant century and Mohammed Shami’s fiery five-wicket haul handed the Men in Blue a comfortable win over the Tigers.
Looking at the past India-Pakistan encounters in the UAE, Pakistan holds a clear advantage, having won 19 out of 28 ODIs against India. Even the Men in Green have a marginal lead in Champions Trophy history with a 3-2 head-to-head advantage against India.
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