Karachi: Pakistani captain Babar Azam believes that the familiarity of playing many matches in Dubai gave his team excellence compared to India when they faced in the ICC T20 World Cup opening league match on October 24.
Pakistan has had very little success against India in the ICC tournament saving 2017 Champions Trophy Final in Oval but at Dubai International Stadium, they have played 36 T20 internationally won 21 of them.
“The side that will carry out their plans better and cash on most opportunities will come out of the winner,” said Babar during a press meeting in front of the Seven T20 Internationals against England and New Zealand.
“I know my team flows with confidence and looks forward to the October 24 match.
Seven T20i to New Zealand and England will be very important to us because we want to win most of them so we can win the trust and momentum that won it.
Go to Dubai.” Babar agreed that the condition of the Dubai Stadium will also match Pakistan better than India “UAE is like a second home and we have won many T20 matches there and also becomes number one world side.
So, yes, this is an additional advantage and will provide further motivation and Trust to our players.
“But Pakistani captain warns that in the end it is all about translating preparation and performances.
“Look, the main goal is to win the T20 World Cup and it is clear if we can win early against a team like India then it will be a big boost for us throughout the tournament.” Babar said that Pakistan will come seven T20 International against New Zealand England at home is the perfect way to go to the World Cup.
“Our preparation is very good for the Mega and seven matches that we play against New Zealand and England will be a big assistance before the Mega event,” he said.