T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan Over, Now Men In Blue Must Focus On Future Matches

India won a thriller over Pakistan in their opening game of the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli’s 82 not out helped the Men in Blue over the line as we clinched a crucial 2 points. 

Important encounter

The game fans were waiting forever since it was announced 9 months back is now over. India have avenged last year’s T20 World Cup defeat. Six wins in seven T20 World Cup encounters over our rivals once again highlights India’s dominance in the tournament encounters.

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Tournament still left

But now it is done and dusted. While the euphoria refuses to die down, for India it is on to the next game. India may be in the relatively easier group but they cannot take their eyes off the ball. We have at least 4 more games to play and finish in the top 2 to seal a semis berth. 

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India’s next clash comes vs Netherlands. Of course, one expects Rohit Sharma’s men to win but being complacent is not an option. South Africa, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are their other opponents. While the Pakistan win and South Africa sharing points with Zimbabwe help India, they still need to approach every game like it is a must-win. 

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Track record

India won the 1st edition in 2007. They lost in the 2014 final and six years back made it to the semis. 

2021 was the horror show as consecutive losses to Pakistan and New Zealand pegged them back early and despite 3 straight wins after that, they did not make it to the final four. 

The semis will be India’s 1st target followed by the final. This team could lift the trophy on November 13. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen.