"We Will Give...": Babar Azam Shifts Focus To India Clash After Pakistan's Win Over Bangladesh

07.09.2023 - 17:33 sports.ndtv.com

Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam has already turned his focus to the Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup, suggesting that the Pakistan team will give their 100 percent in Round 2 of their highly-anticipated clash, which is to take place on Sunday in Colombo.

Pakistan faced Bangladesh in their first Super 4 match and Babar's men barely looked troubled by Shakib Al Hasan's team. Pakistan kicked off the Super Four with a dominant 7-wicket victory against Bangladesh on Wednesday in the Gaddafi Stadium.

The 'Men in Green' will be eager to keep their unbeaten run alive against their arch-rival as the Asia Cup heads towards a two-day break. "This win will give us confidence, we are always ready for a big match.

We will give our 100% in the next match," Babar said in the post-match presentation. While reflecting back on the match, Babar lauded the performance of his pace bowlers who bagged 9 wickets to put them in a pole position in the first innings. "Too much heat, but full credit to the fast bowlers.

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