Despite the abysmal track record of Indian cricket team in the finals, they start as firm favorites in the triseries final to be held today in Bangladesh. The recent rampaging form of the Indian top order batsmen especially the performance of Virendra Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir with good support from middle order batsmen have given them enough runs on the board to defend. While in the bowling department Praveen Kumar has given early break through to put them in comfortable position. Although he lacks that fiery pace but his swing bowling and exceptional control over line and length has been devastating for the opposition. India will be expecting a similar performance from their in form players to clinch the trophy.
A win here today will add another feather in the cap for Mahendra Singh Dhoni who has already sailed his team to success against Pakistan at home and in CB series against Australia.
Pakistan has a lot of areas to cover but if they can restrict the Indian opening duo they can test the mettle of Indian middle order. Again while batting wickets will be key for them. They need to see through the first spell of Praveen Kumar without taking much of risk and then they can throw their bats against fifth bowler. All said and done but Pakistan really need to pull up their socks in big way to be competitive enough else the final may again be an one sided affair.
While this is a battle between arch rivals, the frequency of matches being played between the two sides have taken the edge off this match, still the final has a lot to offer for cricket lovers and we all are waiting with bated breadth for the match to begin…ENJOY..!!
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