Harbhajan Singh warns India about Pakistan spinner ahead of T20 World Cup clash

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has warned Team India to stay cautious of Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq ahead of the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash. While expressing confidence in India’s strength and balance under captain Suryakumar Yadav, he stressed calm execution against spin threats.

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Updated : 14 February 2026, 12:38 PM IST

Harbhajan Singh Warns India About Pakistan Spinner

New Delhi: The T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan is always considered a high-voltage affair. This time too, the two teams will face off in Colombo, where millions of fans are watching. Before the match, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed confidence in Team India's victory, but also advised the players to remain cautious. He said that despite a strong balance, small mistakes can change the course of the match.

Usman Tariq Can Be a Game-Changer

Harbhajan specifically mentioned Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq. He said that Tariq's variety and unique rhythm can disrupt the batsmen's timing. If the Indian batsmen play rash shots, Pakistan could gain an advantage in the match. Tariq recently proved his effectiveness by taking three wickets in the match against the United States, further increasing their threat.

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Team India should enter with a calm mindset

The former off-spinner urged the Indian team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, to play naturally without any pressure. He said that India possesses experience, balance, and match-winning players. The only need is to maintain composure and adopt the right strategy so that the pressure of a big match does not affect performance.

Early Challenge from Spin Bowling

India has made a strong start to the tournament with two consecutive wins, but the spin bowlers did cause some problems in the initial matches. The American and Namibian spinners exposed the weaknesses of the Indian batting order by taking wickets in the middle overs. Therefore, underestimating Pakistan's spin attack could be detrimental for Team India.

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Statistically, India has the upper hand

In the history of the T20 World Cup, India and Pakistan have played eight matches so far, with India winning seven times. Pakistan's only World Cup victory between the two teams came in 2021. In the last Asia Cup, the Indian team also defeated Pakistan in every match, giving India a psychological advantage.