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While the Proteas feel they are better equipped to handle such occasions now, Pakistan are aware of their opponents' vulnerabilities. "They have played well throughout this tournament and are a very professional, committed and dedicated set of cricketers," Intikhab told reporters. "But the history of South African cricket tells us that at the crunch time, when it really matters, they have choked. I hope that happens again. "The pressure will be on them as they haven't won anything of this nature. They have come very, very close, they've reached the semis but they have never done it. They will have the pressure, and we won't. We have that advantage."
Intikhab, who was manager of the Pakistan side who won the 50-over World Cup in 1992, acknowledged there were similarities between the current side and the one from 17 years ago in regard to their patchy form. Younus Khan's current side lost to England and Sri Lanka yet beat a strong New Zealand team by six wickets. "I still remember 1992 very clearly, it's a similar sort of scenario," Intikhab said. "The boys have come good at the right time. If you can deliver when it really matters you have a chance of beating any side."
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Go give your best Pakistan.We are proud of you.Indian team go play IPL :)We atleast qualify for semifinal.You qualify for 7/8 spot match :)
It is going to be a SRILANKA VS SOUTH AFRICA FINALS ON 21-06-09 IN THE TWENTY TWENTY FORMAT AND THE WINNERS WILL BE SRI LANKA