India and Pakistan are due to square off in Ahmedabad on October 15.
Talking about the high-voltage encounter, former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal said his team will be the favourites despite India being the host of the showpiece tournament.
According to Ajmal, the Men in Blue don’t have a bowling attack to challenge the Pakistani batters in the all-important fixture.
Speaking on the Nadir Ali Podcast, Ajmal took a jibe at India’s bowling, saying the team has never had as threatening a bowling attack as compared to Pakistan.
"India's bowling line-up has always been weak. Of late, Siraj has bowled well. Shami has been bowling well. Among spinners, I think Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial in World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah could have been a threat for Pakistan, but he has been unfit for quite some time. I don't think India's bowling will be much of a threat for Pakistan," Ajmal stated.
Saeed Ajmal gave the Babar Azam-led side 60% chance of winning the match against India.
"India's batting has always been strong. Our bowling is dangerous. It will be a battle of equals. Right now, I would say Pakistan has a 60% chance of winning. (Are Pakistan favorites?) Yes. In Indian conditions, considering the bowlers Pakistan has, if Pakistan keeps them down to a low score, Pakistan will win," he opined.
For the record, Pakistan have never defeated India in the history of ODI World Cups. The arch-rivals have faced each other seven times, with India winning the games on all occasions.