The India vs. Pakistan match at the ICC World Cup 2015 generated immense excitement and anticipation among cricket fans. Let’s delve into the batting and bowling previews for both teams leading up to this highly anticipated contest.
India vs. Pakistan Batting Preview:
India:
- MS Dhoni – 254 matches, 8262 runs, average 52.29, strike rate 88.84.
- Shikhar Dhawan – 53 matches, 2095 runs, average 42.75, strike rate 89.56.
- Virat Kohli – 150 matches, 6232 runs, average 51.5, strike rate 90.17.
- Ajinkya Rahane – 46 matches, 1376 runs, average 30.57, strike rate 76.57.
- Suresh Raina – 207 matches, 5104 runs, average 35.34, strike rate 92.98.
- Ambati Rayudu – 27 matches, 743 runs, average 41.27, strike rate 75.50.
- Rohit Sharma – 127 matches, 3890 runs, average 81.55.
Pakistan:
- Ahmed Shehzad – 58 matches, 1985 runs, average 34.82, strike rate 72.02.
- Haris Sohail – 11 matches, 309 runs, average 34.33, strike rate 79.02.
- Misbah-ul-Haq – 155 matches, 4772 runs, average 42.99, strike rate 73.65.
- Nasir Jamshed – 45 matches, 1413 runs, average 33.64, strike rate 76.04.
- Sarfraz Ahmed – 36 matches, 473 runs, average 23.65, strike rate 84.76.
- Shahid Afridi – 391 matches.
- Sohaib Maqsood – 18 matches, 572 runs, average 35.75, strike rate 83.01.
- Umar Akmal – 104 matches, 2794 runs, average 35.24, strike rate 86.01.
- Younis Khan – 261 matches, 7000 runs, average 31.56, strike rate 75.32.
Player Experience Preview:
- India has a mix of experienced and relatively inexperienced players.
- Pakistan’s batting lineup features a few highly experienced players alongside others with less experience.
Batting Average Preview:
- Both teams have a range of players with varying batting averages.
- India’s average batting experience per player is 109 matches.
- Pakistan’s batting averages are distributed across a range of categories.
Batting SR (Strike Rate) Preview:
- Both India and Pakistan have a mix of strike rates, with some players having exceptional strike rates.
- The overall average strike rate for the Pakistani lineup is 82.95.
Total Score Prediction for Batting:
- If all batsmen perform according to their standard form, India is predicted to score between 255 to 260 runs in 50 overs.
- Pakistan is predicted to score around 249 to 250 runs in 50 overs if their batsmen play to their statistics.
Stay tuned for the bowling preview and the final India vs. Pakistan prediction for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match on February 15, 2015.
