Dubai: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana reaffirmed her commitment to an aggressive brand of cricket ahead of the much-anticipated showdown against India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The contest, set to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, holds significant importance for both teams as they look to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
According to International Cricket Council, Sana emphasized Pakistan’s approach of attacking cricket, particularly in their batting strategy. Reflecting on her own aggressive innings in the opening match against Sri Lanka, where she contributed a quickfire 30 from 20 balls, Sana highlighted the influence of Pakistan’s power-hitting coach in shaping the team’s approach. “We have worked a lot on this, and you will see the result soon,” she said, underscoring the confidence she has in her team’s ability to play bold cricket.
India, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after their loss to New Zealand in their opening match. India’s bowling coach, Aavishkar Salvi, downplayed concerns about their performance, stressing the need for the team to stick to its game plan. With only four group-stage matches, a second loss could significantly impact India’s chances of progressing in the tournament.
The match between India and Pakistan is expected to be a key contest in the group, with both teams eyeing a crucial win in their bid for a semi-final berth.