It will not be easy for Pakistan to beat India in T20 WC this time: Shoaib Akhtar

ISLAMABAD: Former star speedster Shoaib Akhtar thinks that India won't be an easy opponent for Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022, scheduled in October-November this year in Australia. 

Speaking in his latest interview, Akhtar said Pakistan will be under pressure as Indians will plan strongly this time around following their humiliating 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Green Shirts in T20 World Cup 2021. 

"India will come up with proper planning this time around. It will not be easy for Pakistan to beat India in T20 WC this time," the former Test cricketer said. 

"Predicting match results now is quite difficult but Pakistan should bowl second as pitch in Melbourne offers bounce to fast bowlers," he added. 

Akhtar also predicted that Pakistan vs India this year will be attended by a record crowd, around 150,000 fans. 

"I believe the crowd will be bigger this time. Around 150,000 fans will watch the match line in Melbourne. Out of which, 70,000 will be Indian supporters," he said. 

Pakistan and India will take on each other in a high-anticipated T20 WC game on October 23. 

Last time when the two teams met in the mega event, Pakistan beat their arch-rivals by 10 wickets. It was their first-ever win over India in an ICC World Cup event. 

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