ICC Champions Trophy 2017: India vs Pakistan, Six players who can win the game single-handedly

Modified Jun 03, 2017 23:39 IST

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Mohammad Amir of Pakistan appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Usman Khawaja of Australia during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at WACA on January 19, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) — Mohammad Amir bowled brilliantly the last time these two sides met

#2 Babar Azam

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Babar Azam of Pakistan bats during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan at WACA on January 19, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) — Babar Azam has enjoyed his honeymoon period in international cricket but the real test begins now

Dubbed as the new pillar of Pakistan's batting line-up, Babar Azam has been making runs aplenty in the past few months. He is Pakistan's highest run-scorer in 2017 in ODIs and will be responsible for anchoring Pakistan's inexplicably implodable batting.

He smashed three hundreds in succession against West Indies to kick start his ODI career and has not looked back since. Big players step up in big tournaments and this might be the right time for the young Azam to peak. He hasn't yet faced India which would mean he is still a relative unknown in the opposition camp.

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