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News India Live, Digital Desk: The biggest match of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in the world’s largest cricket stadium on Sunday. Before the match, South African coach Shukri Conrad has boasted that his team is fully prepared to “expose” the defending champions India and put pressure on them.
Conrad’s ‘pressure game’ and attack on Team India
Speaking to reporters in Ahmedabad, Conrad said that India is a great team, but the pressure of retaining the World Cup on home soil may weigh heavily on them.
A team like India is always kept under close watch. There will be huge pressure on them to reach the semi-finals and finals. Our effort will be to press them under this pressure and expose their weaknesses.”
Sarcasm or sympathy on Abhishek Sharma’s ‘bad form’?
Conrad the Indian opener Abhishek Sharma Special mention was made to , who has been out for a duck three times in a row in the tournament.
Konrad’s statement: “I am not saying that a player who has been out on zero in the last three innings will lose his place. No, he is a dangerous player. But we know what the mental state is in such a situation.”
Match-up Strategy: Even though Conrad said he is not a big fan of ‘match-ups’, the South African camp has seen Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs consistently bowl off-spin in the net sessions, which has been Abhishek’s biggest weakness.
Ahmedabad pitch report: Will the batsmen win silver or will spin work its magic?
Experts have mixed opinions regarding the Ahmedabad pitch:
High-scoring match expected: Coach Conrad believes that the Ahmedabad pitch will be excellent for batting, where scoring 200+ will not be difficult.
Dew Factor: Dew could play a big role in the evening match, with the team winning the toss choosing to bowl first.
Spin Challenge: If there is less grass on the pitch, then there will be a tough competition between Keshav Maharaj and India’s Varun Chakraborty.
‘Pep Talk’ and preparations for India
On the other hand, the Indian camp looks absolutely calm and full of confidence.
Abhishek’s class: According to reports, on the first day of training in Ahmedabad, Abhishek Sharma himself gave a ‘Pep Talk’ to the team, seeing which coach Gautam Gambhir was also seen smiling.
Chance for Revenge: South Africa still has not forgotten the defeat in the 2024 World Cup final, while India wants to maintain its unbeaten streak.
