"What we've produced after that doesn't come as any surprise, because that's how we trained, and that's what we worked at. I believe in my abilities, and I feel like if I am good enough, if I am technically good enough, I should be able to counter any bowler that's bowling to me", Kohli revealed his pre-game drill. Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed will also look to use his team's bowling strength to do the damage against an in-form Indian batting line-up.
The Oval was where, in 1882, England's defeat by Australia led to a mock obituary in a newspaper referring to the "ashes" of English cricket and hence the name for all future Anglo-Australian Test series.
Of these three, it is the fielding that is relatively unsung but which holds the real key to India's fortunes as they gun for an eighth straight win against Pakistan in ICC events.
"It is massive", insisted Azhar.
India made no changes to the team that trounced Bangladesh in the semi-final while fit-again Mohammad Amir made a comeback to the Pakistan team. I know there are people that expect the team and myself to do well every time that we play, but I understand as a player and as a person that it's not possible. The numbers reinforce this: With the bat, India averages 91.5 with a 6.23 RPO rate, versus Pakistan's average of 35 at 5.15. With Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli among runs, India have been top order heavy and early wickets can make them vulnerable considering the most of the middle order have not spent enough time. "If they play like they did against those teams, India should not be a problem".
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On the eve of Sunday's high-profile rematch he also said the Birmingham encounter was an "aberration", entirely uncharacteristic these days of a team who often glory in their reputation for unpredictability.
"The final overs usually involve a lot of pressure and especially if you are playing against India".
It was, all too briefly for India, eight for one when Fakhar went after a wide one from Jasprit Bumrah and edged behind, only to be reprieved by the no-ball call. With Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya sealed their places, the debate will continue over Ravichandran Ashwin, who has picked a solitary wicket in the two games this tournament.
Meanwhile Kohli too insisted the group clash was no longer of any relevance. "So, I am confident that they will do much better in the 2019 World Cup", he continued.
"That's the kind of players they have, we're quite aware of that".
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