There has been no doubt that the Men in Blue look dominant over their counterparts. However, there is a twist. The spin trio of Pakistan, comprising Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, and the new star Saim Ayub.
Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub started bowling part-time, but now he’s one of Pakistan’s main weapons in the powerplay. He’s not just showing up but running the show in those first few overs, racking up dot balls and keeping the pressure on. He’s got this carrom ball with backspin that really does the trick, skidding off the dry Premadasa pitch. Because of that, guys like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan can’t settle in or get into any kind of groove early on.
Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed is the one who causes a different type of threat. The 27-year-old is cheered for his ability to turn the ball in both directions with a mere flick of the finger and will draw energy from the pressure of a high-stakes game. Contrary to most leg spinners, Abrar treats side spin more like a rescue option.
