A buoyant India will look to wrap up the five-match one-day cricket series
against Pakistan when the arch rivals clash in the fourth tie which promises
to be another high-scoring tussle here tomorrow.
India displayed excellent temperament to win the previous match
at Kanpur and take 2-1 lead after failing to defend their mammoth total of 321
at Mohali and would be confident to carry forward the winning momentum at the
capt Roop Singh stadium which has been a happy hunting ground for them.
With India boasting a deep batting line-up and the wicket at
the predicted to be "perfect for batsmen", the task could be easier
for the hosts irrespective of whether Mahendra Singh Dhoni calls the
coin correctly or not in the day-night clash.
Indian batting has specially clicked well with Sachin Tendulkar's
continued good form while Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh also shining with the
bat on various occasions in the three matches played in the series so far.
Yuvraj, who scored 58, 34 and 77 in the three ODIs, has emerged
as a major threat for Pakistan due to his superb timing and knack to switch
on and off his attacking instinct to suit the team's needs while Tendulkar,
after repeatedly falling in nervous 90s, would be desperately looking to break
the jinx about his 42nd century.
Dhoni said Yuvraj's all-round abilities were important for
the side.
"Yuvi has always been a trump card for us. I want him
to bat for at least 20 overs in all the matches. His knock is important in every
match. He also bowled and fielded very well," Dhoni said.
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