You correctly analyzed that Pakistani cricket team good performance against weaker opponents is misleading because it does not show their true strength as they still struggle with technique and consistency under pressure. Upcoming match in Dubai will be their real test which is against India on 14th Sep especially since they are missing their main batsmen. And this is also great chance for younger players to step up and prove themselves and build confidence which could solve team long term depth problems and turn their disadvantage into strength.
India is strong cricketing side and beating India won't be an easy thing specially for new Pakistani side. But before that Pakistan need to remain careful against Afghanistan in ongoing tri-nation series, as they have the capability to beat any Asian team.
Today Afghanistan will face UAE in third match of tri-nation series. Afghanistan is strong side compared to UAE but beauty of T20 format is that both teams have equal chances of winning the game. In T20I, UAE has beaten Afghanistan three times in the past. Let's see if UAE can register another win or it's Afghanistan who came out victorious.
Pakistan is not bad in white ball, it's just they are through a phase which was manufactured by management and nepotism in every selection. It's a crisis but would be better if they don't waste this crisis and must try to turn into opportunity by giving long rope to new group and ofc avoid knee jerk reaction in case of any setback.
T-20 is unpredictable so anything is possible and we shouldn't forget they are literally playing a warm up trilateral series, it's a big plus.