Former Stars Name Their Pick Ahead of IND vs PAK Clash in CT 2025
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner, and the anticipation is building up among cricket fans worldwide. As the two teams prepare to face off against each other, former cricket legends have shared their predictions on who will be the leading run scorer in the match.
In an exclusive interview with Sports.info, Pakistani cricket legends were unanimous in their choice for the leading run scorer. Babar Azam, who has been in phenomenal form for Pakistan in recent times, was the clear favorite among the Pakistani camp. However, former Indian cricketers had differing opinions on who would be the leading run scorer for the Men in Blue.
Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian all-rounder, named Shubman Gill as his choice for the leading run scorer. Gill has been in excellent form for India in recent times, and has scored runs at a brisk pace. He has also been consistent, which is an important quality for a top-order batsman.
On the other hand, former Indian cricketer Navjot Sidhu named Rohit Sharma as his choice for the leading run scorer. Sharma has been one of the most successful Indian batsmen in recent times, and has a good record against Pakistan. He has scored several centuries against Pakistan, and has been instrumental in India’s victories against their arch-rivals.
Interestingly, Virat Kohli, who has been one of India’s most successful batsmen in recent times, was ignored by both Yuvraj Singh and Navjot Sidhu. This is surprising, given Kohli’s impressive record in international cricket. However, it’s worth noting that both Yuvraj Singh and Navjot Sidhu were speaking from a perspective of who would be the leading run scorer in the match, rather than who would be the most successful batsman overall.
Pakistan’s batsmen have been in excellent form in recent times, with Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Imam-ul-Haq forming a formidable top-order. Additionally, the Pakistani middle-order has also been solid, with players like Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali capable of scoring quickly.
India’s batting line-up, on the other hand, has been a bit more inconsistent in recent times. While players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been in good form, others like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have struggled to find their footing. However, India has a strong middle-order, with players like Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant capable of scoring quickly.
Given the strength of both teams, it’s difficult to predict a clear winner in the match. However, one thing is certain – the India vs Pakistan clash in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is going to be a thrilling encounter that will be watched by millions of fans around the world.
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