According to Ravi Shastri, the winner of the match between Shaheen Shah Afridi and the Indian openers on Saturday in Ahmedabad will be able to set the terms of the game.
Afridi isn’t doing well in the current ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. His performance in the competition thus far has been disappointing, despite the fact that he is one of the most feared speedsters in the game. Only two wickets were taken by him in the two games he participated.
Afridi just claimed one wicket and gave up 66 runs in nine overs against Sri Lanka. His second dismal performance in the competition was this one. Fans and analysts alike are concerned about his underwhelming performance.
The way Afridi played against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka fell short of his normal caliber. In these games, he bowled 16 overs, picked up 2 wickets, and allowed 103 runs. The Pakistani squad is concerned by his recent performance, especially in light of their next encounter against India.
In three games against India, Afridi has taken five wickets, including a four-wicket haul in the Asia Cup 2023 encounter.
With a scorching 131 against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma has had a terrific start to the season. Given that Rohit says Shubman Gill is 99 percent available for the match and that he has made a good recovery from his dengue infection, Shubman Gill is anticipated to open alongside the Indian captain.
According to Hindustan Times, Shastri stated that the outcome of the match between Shaheen Shah Afridi and the Indian openers would determine the game’s rules.
Shastri stated that Shaheen Shah Afridi’s matchup with the Indian openers was crucial.
“It goes without saying that will be the test, it will be the task. Whoever wins there will significantly influence the game’s rules.
A significant victory for India may be in the cards, according to Shastri, if either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli scores a hundred.
“Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in my opinion, will be crucial at the top. “I emphasize that 300, 320, or 330 is very much a possibility if they both get going and one gets a hundred,” added Shastri.
