Mohammad Kaif Statement on Team Pakistan Playing the Semi-Finals of the World Cup 2023
Former cricketer of Indian Cricket Team Mohammad Kaif is expecting a potential India-Pakistan 2023 World Cup semi-final to be a one-sided affair. The Men in Blue have already booked their place in the semi-finals and are also assured of a top-of-the-table finish after the league stage. The two archrivals will lock horns in Kolkata if the Men in Green finish fourth in the standings.
During a discussion, Kaif was asked about Babar Azam and his company's chances of reaching the semi-finals, to which he responded by saying, "They can reach it, but it will be a one-sided affair. I am opening the pages of history to see what has happened. India has defeated them easily. However, Pakistan has the chance. If they play a good match and defeat England, the net-run-rate issue will be there, so they can reach there with a big win."
The former India batter added that he will be keeping a close eye on Afghanistan, saying, "I am keeping my eyes on Afghanistan. They have two tough matches, but Australia and South Africa have a challenge in front of them. I feel it will not be easy for South Africa and Australia to beat Afghanistan."