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Pakistan probably defeated India for the first time in the T20 World Cup in Dubai,\u201d Ganguly said on Star Sports. \u201cIndia did not play well in that tournament but according to me, India vs Australia tends to be a better game in the World Cup because the quality is better.\u201d<br \/>\nHe also lauded the Pakistan cricket team and hoped that a good match will take place between the neighbouring countries in the mega event.<br \/>\n\u201cThis Pakistan team is also good and the match will be good. Pakistan becomes a good team on flat wickets because their batters use those conditions well. They have fast bowlers who use the conditions,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n\u201cWherever there is seam or swing, because their quality of batting has been good in the past, I can\u2019t say what will happen going forward, India always used to march ahead. It will always be a big game. 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