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Spin Kings: India-Pakistan Clash Hinges on Wily Bowlers
14 Feb
Summary
- Surface conditions favor spinners in the upcoming India-Pakistan match.
- Mystery spinners Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, and Varun Chakravarthy are key.
- Bowlers' use of angles and pace variations will challenge batsmen.
The R Premadasa Stadium's pitch is set to be a significant factor in the upcoming India-Pakistan match, with spin bowling expected to dominate. Following Zimbabwe's bowlers' success against Australia on a similar surface, attention has turned to how spinners from both sides will perform. India's Varun Chakravarthy, along with Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq, are anticipated to be key players.
Chakravarthy has adapted his bowling, focusing on angles and consistent pace around 95 kmph, though he may need to reduce speed on this track. His precise lengths could trouble batters like Babar Azam, who has previously taken time to get going. Pakistan's Usman Tariq offers a unique, pause-and-release action, making him difficult to score against and compared to Lasith Malinga for his slingy delivery style.
Abrar Ahmed, known for his googlies and carrom balls, targets the stumps with accuracy. While he has faced Indian batters before, the current conditions may further amplify the effectiveness of his variations, making him a potent threat in the pivotal encounter.
