The legendary Australian cricket Ricky Ponting believes that Pakistan will be difficult to refuse from his defeat to New Zealand at the Trophy 2025 champion opener.
However, Ricky Ponting used the term “unpredictable” for Pakistan and thinks that they can still withdraw the victory in his next match against India, which can bring his tournament back on the right path.
Pakistan will face India in an important match that can decide on their fate in the current champion trophy. Men in Green should win the match at all costs to keep their destiny in their hands, but will face strong competition from their rival rival.
Ricky Ponting rates of Pakistan’s chance against India
While talking to an ICC review, Ricky Ponting discussed the chances of Pakistan in the champion trophy with host Sanja Ganesan. Ponting feels that it will be difficult for men in green to come back to the tournament. He expected Pakistan to beat New Zealand, but that didn’t happen.
“It will be difficult for Pakistan. We spoke just a few days ago. My prediction for the game was that Pakistan would beat New Zealand and probably beat them quite comfortable,” Ponting said.
Former Australia captain also spoke of Fakhara Zaman’s injury in the middle of the game and claimed that he did not allow Pakistan to gain momentum in a match in which they persecuted a rigid target of more than 300 rides.
“Fakhar’s injury did not help their cause, but they persecuted a very high overall value on the back of a great hitting from New Zealand. In publishing 320, it will always be a busy chase,” he added.
How did Fakhar Zaman injure himself?
Fakhar Zaman was injured right next to the second ball of the tournament when he ran after the ball after driving from the cover from New Zealand opener, Will Young of Shaheen Afida. He seemed to be in a non -devil after collecting the ball.
He received immediate treatment on the field, but was removed from the field. Fakhar did not appear on the ground for more than two hours. As a result, he was not allowed to open the impact and came to number 4.
He was in a clear non -Almighty while hitting and assisted him by a team physician and a consistent doctor. He continued to take painkillers, but his 41 ball stays did not become easier for him. He couldn’t find his rhythm throughout the Innings, and Michael Bracewell finally rejected him in just 24 years.
Pakistan are “unpredictable” – Ricky Ponting
In the same video, Ricky Ponting called Pakistan as a “unpredictable” side. He expects Pakistan to produce his best cricket if they want to beat India in a long -awaited conflict.
“We talk to Pakistan about this in every tournament, they are unpredictable. You never know what to do. They were as capable of everyone on the day,” said the former Australia skipper.
“And now, losing to New Zealand, they will have to be in the absolutely best best against India to win them. India has started a great start, Pakistan not so much. And with that injury we talked about, I think it will be hard for them to refuse them , but I can, “Ricky Ponting added.
Pakistan will face India on February 2nd in Dubai. While men in Green started their campaign badly against New Zealand, India began a winning start against Bangladesh. The match will be important for both teams as India aims to put the foot in the semifinals.
If Pakistan loses the match, they will not have its fate in their hands and will have to rely on other results to go their own way. They are also veterans and will want to stay alive in the tournament.
