MS Dhoni would need pluck to score a consolation win against Pakistan in the warm-up match of the ICC World Twenty20.
India lost the first sparring match of the warm-ups to New Zealand on Monday and are up against an opponent who consider themselves unlucky to lose in two previous encounters between the two sides.
Both the previous ties were in the inaugural edition in 2007 and India could cross over the finish line by a matter of chance.
Indians prevailed in the first through a 'bowl-out' after the two sides had tied at the same score.
In the 2007 final match in Johannesburg, Pakistan were just a stroke away from victory when Misbah-ul Haq's scoop off Joginder Sharma landed in short fine-leg S Sreesanth's hands.
Pakistan would be determined to settle the score for they might not get another opportunity to get even with the Indians unless both sides make it to the finals this time also.
Indians would be resigned to leaving out Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag on the bench as both are battling shoulder injuries.
They would be keen though to play Yuvraj Singh who is just about coming to terms with a bout of food poisoning, as disclosed by skipper Dhoni on Monday night.
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