Pakistan chances in World cup 2011

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Pakistan cricket team is in Colombo for today big match against Sri lankans which will go on to show what potential current Pakistani side has for going beyond quarterfinal stage and whether it can challenge the might of Aussie and Indians.

Pakistan has showed great performance in their opening match against Kenya where they scored 317 but the real test will be against the hosts Sri lankans who are also better sides for World cup.

Pakistan pace attack will be the key in this tournament and it will be mighty difficult for them to keep fitness and form in the humidity of Sri lankan environment.

Shoaib Akhter has to be used carefully in the opening overs and he should be used only when wickets are falling and to increasw pressure on new batsman, otherwise he can be destructive for Pakistan side when he goes for punishment he should be replaced immediately.

Same goes for the our opening batsmen that they have to play more consciously because whole side is depending on them for a good start and if they can provide the team a good start it will help Pakistan side to challenge any total and help set any total for opposition side.

Pakistan all rounders Shahid Afridi ,Abdul razzaq are diverse and unique kind of attack we have in lower order that can tear apart any attack depending on their form and day. Shahid Afridi will have to change his mental level that he is leading the side in the mega tournament and if he wants to avoid the humiliation of previous two world cup early exits he himself have to take the responsibility for his side and motivate his youngsters towards a better group .

Regarding the chances of Pakistan winning this World cup it totally depends on Captain Shahid Afridi how he takes the team along and what influence he can exert on young players for performance. Openers will have to take the opportunity and should try their best to give side an opening stand of 100 plus in most of the games if they are to win against bigger sides.