Pakistan will go in full of confidence, fresh from a 3-0 home series win against Australia. Momentum is firmly on their side for now.
But the T20 World Cup is a different beast altogether – where past form offers no guarantees and pressure magnifies every mistake. Since 2009 when Younis Khan led them to glory, Pakistan have failed to lay their hands on the trophy even once.
The scars from the previous issue still linger. A shock exit from the league stage left questions unanswered, pride dented. This time it’s not just about participation – Pakistan arrive with a goal to prove and redemption firmly on their agenda.
