IND vs PAK Final at T29 World Cup 2026. Image Credits: AFP
Over the years, the IND vs PAK rivalry has delivered unreal drama on the big stage of ICC events, and the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 was no exception. After both ended up reaching the Super Eight stage, former Pakistani player Basit Ali made a huge comment over the possible T20 World Cup finalists.
When he was asked about the possible semifinalists, the Pakistani legend went one step ahead, predicting the finalist. Later on, he revealed his picks for the teams most likely to reach the semifinals as well.
Basit Ali predicts historic rivalry in the T20 World Cup 2026 final
The classic IND vs PAK showdown has been the biggest attraction of the ICC tournaments, as the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 has already experienced it. In the group stage clash, the world saw another fierce chapter of it as Men in Blue stunned their arch-rivals with a magnificent victory.
With both sides cleared the group stage with domination and reached the Super Eight stage, the excitement touched the sky. Even before they stepped onto the field, the permutations and calculations for the high-voltage semifinals had already begun.
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As the Men in Green have been placed in Group B of the Super Eight stage, Pakistani legends and fans are hoping big. Amid the growing excitement, former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali and several other ex-players appeared on a talk show to discuss the challenging road ahead.
While former star player Shoaib Malik was hosting the show, he asked Basit Ali about the possible semifinalists from the two groups. But the Pakistani legend went a step further as he ended up picking the finalist.
Naming the finalists, he backed the classic IND vs PAK rivalry as he said, “Pakistan and India will play the final together.” That massive comment sparked buzz.
Pakistani legend adds two more teams to semifinal mix
After Basit Ali named the direct finalists, the other former stars in the room were left stunned by his bold comment. Later on, Malik asked him again and insisted him to pick two more teams for the high-voltage semifinals. While taking a little time, the Pakistani legend picked two more big names.
Picking two more teams, he named New Zealand and West Indies as the two other semifinalists. The answer didn’t create buzz, as both sides have showcased strong form throughout the group stage and are aiming to channel the same domination in the Super Eight stage.
Will the T20 World Cup 2007 IND vs PAK final be recreated in the T20 World Cup 2026?
The IND vs PAK rivalry has always been exciting, but if it gos onto the final stage of any of the ICC events, the excitement goes beyond imagination. As Basit Ali predicted, the India-Pakistan final in the T20 World Cup final, the world saw it before, in the inaugural season of the marquee event.
In the 2007 T20 World Cup final, the arch-rivals clashed in Johannesburg, delivering a dramatic showdown. After Team India put on a massive total of 157 runs, Pakistan ended their innings in 152 runs as the Men in Blue registered a 5-run victory.
As the Pakistani camp faced the heartbreak, Team India faced their maiden T20 World Cup glory. Pakistan faced only one defeat in the group stage, and Team India is still unbeaten in the tournament. With the Super Eight stage promising fierce competition, a potential IND vs PAK final between the rivals could deliver another thrilling encounter.
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