Abhishek Sharma to fall for duck vs Shaheen Afridi!! Pakistan star mocks India opener’s health issues

Will Abhishek Sharma be able to fire against Pakistan?: The India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup match will be a blockbuster encounter. India has won the last five matches against the neighbouring countries across all competitions. The Men in Blue have set a template of playing the shortest format of the game, but it will be difficult against a quality bowling attack of Pakistan, at the R Premedasa Stadium, Colombo.

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has been declared fit by captain Suryakumar Yadav during the pre-match press conference on Saturday and might also take the field. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, who wants Abhishek Sharma to play the game, after hearing this, Surya has agreed, in a funny take, to play the Southpaw. Abhishek Sharma looked good in the nets last night.

Star opener Abhishek Sharma fit to play against Pakistan?

The final call on Abhishek’s participation will be taken on Sunday ahead of the toss, keeping his health condition in mind. The Punjab-born batter did not feature in India’s last game against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, was suffering from stomach issues. In the first game against the USA, he also did not take the field after his batting.

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Ahmed Shehzad said - Abhishek Sharma would get out for a duck against Shaheen Afridi, adding that the pressure of facing Shaheen was so intense it would upset his stomach and he wouldn’t be able to handle it. pic.twitter.com/Twvev2sA0C

— Maaz (@IsThatMaaz) February 14, 2026

Ahead of the match in the talk show named ‘Hasna Mana Hain’, former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad was asked to predict Abhishek's run against the Men in Green on Sunday. In reply, Shehzad said, “I think Sharma will be out at zero. I think he will be out at zero because his stomach is upset because of the pressure. So, Shaheen will do the rest and dismiss him on 15th February.”

Mohammad Amir predicts Abhishek Sharma's runs vs Pakistan

Mohammad Amir also predicted his score as the former pacer said, “15 to 20 runs.” ‘He will score 15 to 20 in 5-6 balls,’ the anchor said. Amir replied, “No, no, He will play 10-12 balls.”

Abhishek has been India’s best batter in the shortest format of the game since his debut post the 2024 T20 World Cup. The flamboyant left-handed opener has been in great touch in the 20-over format with a strike rate of 195 and an average of 36.02. He can change the course of the match if he gets going.

The Pakistan team is well aware of the danger that Abhishek poses. As he has scored 110 runs in three innings, at a strike rate of 189.65. So the Pakistan bowlers will need to come all guns blazing to pick his wicket before he settles down and gets onto a big score.

The game will totally be against Indian batters vs the Pakistan spinners. Pakistan has five spinners in their side and has been suited well to the Sri Lankan conditions. India, which heavily relies on their top order to give it a start, will need to be watchful with bigger boundaries, and the ball might grip as it does in Sri Lanka.

Rain is a threat in today’s match, and the toss will be a vital factor on Sunday. The team would want to bat first and put a total on the board.

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