Umar Akmal imitates a teammate's wicket-taking celebration. Akmal will need to be measured in his approach to give Pakistan's middle-order batting the much-need impetus. -Photo by AP

Saeed Ajmal, enjoying a purple patch at the moment, would have watched India's game against Bangladesh carefully and will once again be Pakistan's go-to man. His battle with the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar will make for great viewing. -Photo by AP

Pakistan will be hoping they get to see Shahid Afridi in his signature wicket-taking pose a few times on Sunday. Afridi, who was doing pretty well with the ball in Pakistan's last two series, has recently experienced a dip in form. -Photo by AFP

Afridi will also be hoping to erase the memories of Mohali 2011 somewhat by leading his side to a win. -Photo by AFP

Pakistan will need to ensure they put up a total big enough for that to happen and openers Nasir Jamshed and Mohammad Hafeez (pictured) will need to fire. -Photo by AFP

Coach Dav Whatmore offers a few words of advice to newly-inducted all-rounder Hammad Azam. Azam, who has so far played six ODIs, has had little opportunity to showcase his skills. -Photo by AP

Pakistani fans will be waiting to see if Wahab Riaz, who's last game against India fetched him a five-wicket haul, will play in Sunday's encounter. It is likely that Pakistan opt for Riaz in place of Azam .-Photo by AFP

The struggling Younis Khan will also need to strike form if Pakistan are to be competitive with the bat. -Photo by AP

Umar Gul showed glimpses of his ability against Bangladesh in Pakistan's first match but the onset of dew will play a big role in determining how he performs if his side bowls second. -Photo by AP

Condemned for his batting in that Mohali game, captain Misbah-ul-Haq, will also be hoping to turn around things. He will be mindful of the fact that the bigger achievement for his side will be to eventually win the Asia Cup. -Photo by AFP