Former captain Rashid Latif on Saturday tagged India "favourites" for the World Cup semi-final against arch-rivals Pakistan, but said an attacking team stood more chance of victory at Mohali
Former captain Rashid Latif on Saturday tagged India "favourites" for the World Cup semi-final against arch-rivals Pakistan, but said an attacking team stood more chance of victory at Mohali.
India, winners of the World Cup in 1983, meet the 1992 champions Pakistan in the semi-final on March 30, a match which has already left millions of fans across the border in a frenzy.
Latif said India will be favourites.u00a0 "India in India are favourites, there is no doubt," Latif told AFP.u00a0
u00a0"But as a unit the Pakistan team has been very composed in this World Cup, so the team which attacks more will win."
Pakistan topped their group with five victories and one defeat, while India lost to SA and tied their match against England besides winning the four other matches.
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