I think if we win the toss, Mushy will pick to bowl 1st because of the dew factor. It'll be really crucial how our pacers bowl. They really need to bowl with good discipline. No short and wide deliveries. Keep the runs in check but at the same time, they need to pick up a wicket or 2 in the first few overs. And then hopefully Mushy continues to chop and change the spinners. Don't let 1 spinner bowl too much in 1 spell. Our spinners have to keep it tight as well. Give them a few boundary balls, and the Pakistani batsmen will smash us.
As for the batting, it's a must that Tamim gets off to a good start. Once he goes off, our batting looks so much better. He's the difference maker and we really need him to click. Especially if the Pakistanis but up a good total.
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