In the first semi finals match which will take place in Mirpur, Bangladesh, Pakistan will be facing West Indies for a semi final spot. The security has been beefed up since the stone throwing incident and West Indies players can feel more safer now.
Pakistan have not been in a semi final of the world cup since 1999 and will be hoping to make the cut this time. On the other hand West Indies too have not had the privilege of reaching the semis since 1996.
Both the teams are pretty much capable of self destructing themselves on their days and also can be unpredictably aggressive. This has made a prediction in this match very much impossible.
Pakistan have found some super form as they have been doing in the recent big tournaments. They are coming from back to back wins and have topped the table with highest points from both the groups. They will be feeling more confident than the Windies who are coming with 2 losses and the loss against India would not have hurt them that much as some key players were missing.
In the team changes, West Indies will be probably playing Chenderapaul instead of Sarwan and Gayle and Roach will be back. Ravi Rampaul will miss the cut even after his good performance. The big players will be Devon Smith, Gayle and Roach
On the other hand Pakistan will have the same team and they will rely heavily on Umar Akmal and Misbah to come good. Gul will be the best bet as he has taken 13 wickets so far and is in terrific form. Afridi's spin option is very much needed and he will have to calm the nerves of the younger lot.
The pitch is expected to be a run fest and there will be high level security all over.
The semifinals will have a great start as both the teams are as unpredictable as they can be and anything can happen!!!
Pakistan have not been in a semi final of the world cup since 1999 and will be hoping to make the cut this time. On the other hand West Indies too have not had the privilege of reaching the semis since 1996.
Both the teams are pretty much capable of self destructing themselves on their days and also can be unpredictably aggressive. This has made a prediction in this match very much impossible.
Pakistan have found some super form as they have been doing in the recent big tournaments. They are coming from back to back wins and have topped the table with highest points from both the groups. They will be feeling more confident than the Windies who are coming with 2 losses and the loss against India would not have hurt them that much as some key players were missing.
In the team changes, West Indies will be probably playing Chenderapaul instead of Sarwan and Gayle and Roach will be back. Ravi Rampaul will miss the cut even after his good performance. The big players will be Devon Smith, Gayle and Roach
On the other hand Pakistan will have the same team and they will rely heavily on Umar Akmal and Misbah to come good. Gul will be the best bet as he has taken 13 wickets so far and is in terrific form. Afridi's spin option is very much needed and he will have to calm the nerves of the younger lot.
The pitch is expected to be a run fest and there will be high level security all over.
The semifinals will have a great start as both the teams are as unpredictable as they can be and anything can happen!!!
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