Ahead of his team’s marquee clash with India, Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has said that he observes Virat Kohli’s batting keenly to learn how the Indian captain adjusts in different conditions.

Babar, who has registered the scores of 22, 63 and 30 in Pakistan’s three complete matches in this World Cup thus far, is a key player for his side as they are looking for their maiden World Cup win over India.

"I watch his batting and the way he bats in various conditions and try to learn from them," Babar told reporters on Friday (June 14).

"His (Kohli's) winning ratio is higher (for India) so I am trying to achieve that as well," he added.

Babar said his side would take inspiration from their Champions Trophy final triumph over the arch-rivals two years ago.

"The Champions Trophy win gave us confidence and will also help here as well because the team is mostly the same and that win is always an inspiration," he said.

Pakistan had coped a humiliating 124-run defeat against India in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2017 but the Men in Green bounced back to register a resounding 180-run victory over Kohli and company in the summit clash at The Oval.

"That win can never go off our memories and it's a big inspiration. We are well prepared for this match because India and Pakistan matches are exciting and demanding and the whole world watches it," Babar said.

"The whole team is positive so we are looking forward to the match. Not only me but all the players want to finish on a high, whoever hits form wants to win it."

Asked about India's potent bowling attack led by the numero uno ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah, Babar said, "No doubt, India have a good bowling attack but we have played well against England who also have a very good pace attack so all of us are confident the Indian pace attack will be properly handled."

(With PTI inputs)