IND vs PAK: Has Pakistan’s game plan leaked? Coach Mike Hesson reveals key strategy

Ahead of the high-stakes India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson has revealed key elements of the team’s strategy. Match will be played on 14 september.

Dubai: In the Asia Cup 2025 Pakistan is going to start its campaign against Oman today, but the real thrill of Asia Cup will be seen on 14 September, where India and Pakistan will face each other at Dubai Stadium. Before the match Pakistan head coach reveal the game plan of team against India.

Pakistan Strategy Leak!

This clash between India and Pakistan is not just a cricket match, but a big one for the fans. Before this high-voltage match, Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson has made a big disclosure on the team's strategy, where he told that his team's strenth is spin.

Pakistan Game Plan

Hesson made it clear that spin bowling is going to be Pakistan's biggest bet on the slow and turning pitches of UAE. Describing Mohammad Nawaz as the world's best spinner, he said, "Nawaz has been in great form for the last six months. He is also number one in the ICC rankings. His hat-trick won the final against Afghanistan. On such pitches, he will prove to be a trump card against India as well."

Apart from Nawaz, Pakistan also has spin options like Salman Ali Agha. Although Ali Agha did not get many opportunities to bowl, he has proved his spin prowess in Test cricket. Hesson believes that his spin army can make a big impact against strong batsmen like India.

Preparation With Five Pacers

In the Asia Cup if the pitch is not favorable for spinners, then Pakistan has the backup of five fast bowlers. The coach said that his team has the power to trouble the Indian batsmen with speed, reverse swing and variation. He said that strike rate and initial overs have become very important in modern cricket, so his team will enter the field with the same mindset.

Statement On Babar and Rizwan

In recent times, questions have been raised on the batting of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, especially about playing slow in the powerplay. On this, Hesson indirectly replied that the team is working on maintaining a fast strike rate in the powerplay. That is, Pakistan's opening pair can come up with an aggressive strategy against the Indian bowlers.

India vs Pakistan Match

In the India-Pakistan match to be held on September 14, both teams will enter the field with the intention of winning and this strategy of coach Hesson has made the match even more interesting. Now it has to be seen whether the magic of spin works or the Indian batsmen overpower Pakistan's preparations.