‘Now everything is finished’ – Fans react as Babar Azam reveals NRR plan ahead of ODI World Cup 2023 clash vs England

Babar Azam and Co. are all set to lock horns against defending champions England in their must-win encounter of the ODI World Cup 2023, taking place on November 11 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Notably, the Men in Green need to win this mega clash by a massive margin; otherwise, they will have to go back to their country without entering the playoffs.

Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is quite confident ahead of their clash against England. The 29-year-old cricketer believes that anything can happen in cricket games. In addition, the star batsman reveals that they had planned how to score in the first 10 overs against England.

Moreover, the top-order batsman says that if Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman, who performed exceptionally well in their last clash against New Zealand, stays till 20 to 30 over, then they may qualify for the semis. Babar Azam has also talked about the roles of Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed in the game.

“Anything can happen in cricket. We will try to finish the tournament on a high note. Have a plan for net run-rate and will try to execute it. We have planned about how to play the first 10 overs and what to do after that. If Fakhar Zaman plays for 20-30 overs, we can achieve what’s required. The role of Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan will also be important during the match.”

We are touring India for the first time and didn’t know much about the conditions: Babar Azam

The Lahore-born cricketer has also talked about the playing conditions in India. Moreover, the great cricketers also admitted that they were not able to deliver performances according to expectations.

“Sometimes conditions don’t allow us to play freely. Every venue has different conditions in India. We are touring India for the first time and didn’t know much about the conditions. I admit that I have not been able to performance in line with expectations,” he added further.

Check out how fans have reacted to his statements:

Now everything is finished Babar.
No need to improve your run rate.

— Surinder (@navsurani) November 10, 2023

Babar Azam 8 hours after planning for run rate against New Zealand. pic.twitter.com/PyUXzzpoAg

— Anshumaan Singh 🇮🇳 (@Anshum1958) November 10, 2023

It's difficult but not impossible
inshAllah winning with hug margin #PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/s5aRkMvHCM

— ЅᏦᎽ (@13hamdard) November 10, 2023

They have planned to go for Pakistan with proper tickets already 😂🤣

— Manu (@virat_facts) November 10, 2023

Same Energy pic.twitter.com/RyaFjhjp8Q

— Khabis Insan (@IamUmarJav) November 10, 2023

Toss coin pic.twitter.com/Y4AVEec3VE

— djay (@djaywalebabu) November 10, 2023

What if England bat first? 😂

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 10, 2023