5 reasons why India will beat Pakistan in their World T20 clash

India are the bookies' favourites going into the high-octane clash against Pakistan on today. The Kiwis surprised India in the first match and recorded a thumping victory against the hosts. India will now be keen to get back to winning ways and get their World T20 campaign on track.India versus Pakistan in the World T20 is always going to be a match to savour. Pakistan have gained some momentum by recording a convincing win against Bangladesh in the first match. India however, remain the favourites to emerge as the superior team in today's clash.Here are 5 reasons why India will defeat Pakistan in the World T20 match today.

#1 India have one of the best batting line-ups

There have been much criticism of the way the famous Indian batting order suffered an unthinkable and ignominious collapse against the Kiwis. But everyone is backing India to make a strong comeback. As the saying goes, a wounded lion is always more dangerous.

India have proven match-winners in their ranks in Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni -- players who can single-handedly win matches on their day. All of them can be destructive and unforgiving once they get in.

Pakistan's batsmen have hit some form in their match against Bangladesh and will be on a high now. But the question remains if they will be able to handle the pressure or they will surrender tamely as they have in the past.

#2 Kohli can be the difference

Veteran Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has heaped praises on Virat Kohli likening him to Sachin Tendulkar and calling him the best T20 batsman in the world right now. Kohli has truly been in sublime form of late and is an absolute nightmare for any bowler when he is on song.

The best thing about Kohli is that he manages to keep scoring fast and consistently while playing conventional cricketing shots. He has enjoyed good success against Pakistan having led the Indian charge against them in the Asia Cup and the last year's World Cup encounter.

Kohli is a big game player and India's key man in run-chases in crunch situations. The Amir versus Kohli battle throws up a mouth-watering prospect once again. But experts are backing the Indian vice-captain to make a difference.

#3 Indian bowlers are in form

India generally head into tournaments with bowling being their biggest weakness. The tide seems to have turned miraculously as the Indian bowling attack for the first time is looking good. More importantly, it has been doing a job for some time now.

India have the right bowlers to make a difference in the sub-continental conditions. In Ashwin and Jadeja, India will have a much better spinning combo than Pakistan. When you consider the fact that Raina, Yuvraj Singh and even Rohit Sharma can be great back-up spinners, the Indian spinning department looks full.

In the pace department, Nehra and Bumrah have been exceptional and have hardly had a bad day in the office. Bumrah, who is being hailed as India's greatest find now, is the death-over specialist India have long been looking for. Bumrah's emergence has strengthened the Indian bowling attack undoubtedly.

#4 India have more experience

In comparison with Pakistan, it has to be admitted that India are a far more experienced side. Shoaib Malik and Shahid Afridi are the two most experienced players in the Pakistani batting line-up and they will be banking on a spirited performance from Afridi. Afridi has the potential of being a match-winner but is generally far too inconsistent.

The Indian line-up comprising the likes of Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni have tons of experience which becomes handy in such big matches. In crunch matches such as these, Pakistan because of their inexperience are more likely to buckle under pressure.

Pakistan do have a fiery pace attack but on an Eden Gardens track, spinners generally rule the roost. The Indian spin department also looks much better on paper than their Pakistani counterparts. Considering all the departments, India seem to have a more balanced and experienced outfit.

#5 India\'s foolproof record against Pakistan

It is very true that matches are not played based on past records and all what matters is a team's performance on the day. But India's extraordinary success against Pakistan always seems to be at the back of everyone's mind every time the two teams meet in a high octane clash.

In their four meetings so far, Pakistan have never beaten India in an ICC World T20 match. Moreover, if all world cup meetings are taken into consideration, India have a 10-0 win-loss record against Pakistan.

So overwhelming is India's record that no one fails to mention that Pakistan are up against an insurmountable jinx. The jinx seems to play on them as they have time and again collapsed against India from comfortable situations.

Matches like these are always about handling the pressure better. India have the record of success on their side. For Pakistan, it does not help to think that they will be once again trying to do what they have never done before by beating India.