Pakistan maintained their two-match undefeated streak at the stadium with a six-wicket win over India in 2012.
“Our record at this venue is very good, so I’m sure it will be an inspiration,” said Haq, who was only two years old when Anwar defeated an Indian team in 1997 that included players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Were.
“Although I have no recollection of Saeed Anwar’s record, he would also be an inspiration.”
Pakistan started the World Cup with wins over Netherlands and Sri Lanka but the 1992 champions suffered consecutive defeats to India and Australia.
They have slipped to fifth place in the 10-nation table and the top four countries have reached the semi-finals.
“We have to admit that we didn’t play well in those matches,” Haq said on Sunday.
“We couldn’t reach the target, couldn’t get the execution right and defeat always demoralises.”