Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday stated the huge 238-run win over Nepal within the Asia Cup opener will give his aspect confidence forward of their blockbuster conflict in opposition to arch-rivals India on Saturday.
Pakistan crushed minnows Nepal by an enormous margin of 238 runs right here in a Group A match to make a successful begin to the Asia Cup.
Pakistan will now journey to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match in opposition to India to be performed in Pallekele.
“This game was good preparation for the India game because it gave us confidence. We want to give 100 per cent every match, hope to do that there as well,” Babar stated after the top of the match. Babar smashed 151, his nineteenth ODI century whereas Iftikhar Ahmed (109 not out) hit his maiden ODI ton to energy Pakistan to an imposing 342 for six after opting to bat.
Babar was concerned in two essential partnerships after a sedate begin — first stitching 86 runs with Mohammad Rizwan (44 off 50) after which sharing an whirlwind 214 runs for the fifth wicket with Iftikhar. In reply, Nepal have been bowled out for simply 104 in 23.4 overs with Shadab Khan taking 4 wickets and Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf claiming two every.
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“When I went in, I played a couple of balls. The ball wasn’t coming on, pitch was two-paced. (Mohammad) Rizwan and I built the partnership and see what happened. Sometimes, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa,” he stated.
“When Iftikhar got here, the tempo modified. He performed nicely too. After two-three fours, he was comfy, he smacked it after 40 overs.
“I’m satisfied. A couple of overs we were not up to the mark. Pacers did well, spinners struck too,” Babar added.
