There are only a few days until the most anticipated cricket match. The meeting between the archrivals was heavily promoted before of the T20 World Cup. Fans are getting increasingly eager as matchday approaches. The high-octane contest will take place on Sunday at a packed MCG.
The blockbuster would demonstrate how India’s senior batting line would fare against Pakistan, who won the T20I tri-series. Both cricket nations are looking forward to the encounter between ancient foes. It will be viewed by hundreds of millions around the world on TVs in remote places and massive displays in congested cities.
India’s seasoned batting line will face Pakistani guns who just won the T20I tri-series. There are only a few days until the most anticipated cricket match. The meeting between the archrivals was heavily promoted before of the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup | Fans pumped up for Pak VS Ind
Fans are getting increasingly eager as matchday approaches. The high-octane contest will take place on Sunday at a packed MCG. The blockbuster would demonstrate how India’s senior batting line would fare against Pakistan, who won the T20I tri-series. Both cricket nations are looking forward to the encounter between ancient foes. It will be viewed by hundreds of millions around the world on TVs in remote places and massive displays in congested cities.
Fans from both teams wave flags at Dubai International Stadium prior to India-Pakistan. —Reuters Fans from both teams wave flags at Dubai International Stadium prior to India-Pakistan. —Reuters Due to political sensitivities, the neighboring board (BCCI) has avoided bilateral series with Pakistan. As a result, the rivals’ ICC tournament meeting is keenly anticipated.
This mega-event gives the global cricket authorities a record amount of money. Since the bilateral series in 2012/13, the two countries have played 12 games in ICC and ACC formats. Pakistan is ranked third in T20 Internationals. The tri-series champions advance to the mega event. Top-ranked India gained confidence after winning the T20I home series against Australia and South Africa.
Pakistan fans will never forget the opening match of the previous tournament. Pakistan defeated India by ten wickets in Dubai, ending a 14-year losing streak. The explosive Indian bowling attack was crushed by the opening combination of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Both pitchers pitched flawless innings. Pakistan’s lethal bowling unit will be put to the test in this T20 World Cup. Afridi is back. Pakistan’s bowling attack has become more threatening and deep since Shaheen’s return. In their previous T20 World Cup meeting, Shaheen annihilated India’s openers.
Haris Rauf is in fantastic form and working hard to improve his high-speed and slow-ball variations, particularly in death overs. He also played a key role in Pakistan’s recent series victories. Haris is well-versed in Australian conditions thanks to his participation in the Big Bash League. Naseem Shah, one of the strongest fast bowlers, might pose a challenge to India’s valiant batting.
Mohammad Hasnain and Mohammad Wasim junior, Pakistan’s T20 World Cup bowlers, remain crucial. However, the unavailability of Bumrah and Jadeja harmed India. Rohit will rely on the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammad Shami, but India’s death bowling record is concerning.
Head-to-head matches in T20 World Cup
Winner |
Margin |
Opposition |
Ground |
Match Date |
Pakistan | 10 wickets | India | Dubai | Oct 24, 2021 |
India | 6Â wickets | Pakistan | Kolkata | Mar 19,2016 |
India | 7Â wickets | Pakistan | Dhaka | Mar 21, 2014 |
India | 8Â wickets | Pakistan | Colombo | Sept 30, 2012 |
India | 5 runs | Pakistan | Johannesburg | Sept 24, 2007 |
India | Tied | Pakistan | Durban | Sept 14, 2007 |
Pakistan’s results in the last 10 T20I games
(Most recent first):Â W W L W W L L W W W
India’s Results in the last 10 T20I games
(Most recent first):Â L W W W W L W L L W W
Squads | T20 World Cup
Pakistan squad:Â Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper/batter), Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shan Masood.
Standby Players:Â Usman Qadir, Mohammad Haris, and Shahnawaz Dahani.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Shami.
Standby Players:Â Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur.
Fixtures
- October 23 – vs India, Melbourne
- October 27 – vs winner Group B, Perth
- October 30 – vs runner-up Group A, Perth
- November 3 – vs South Africa, Sydney
- November 6 – vs Bangladesh, Adelaide