Locking horns: India vs Pakistan T20 Worldcup
By : Himavardhan Goud
Update: 2024-06-08 05:06 GMT
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash is on the weekend! This match unites cricket fans worldwide despite political tensions between both nations. Both teams haven't played a bilateral series in years, making ICC tournaments the only stage for this epic rivalry.
India, riding high after a win against Ireland, boasts a strong batting lineup with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant. While Kohli and Suryakumar underperformed against Ireland, Rohit and Pant shone. The return to form of Hardik Pandya, who impressed with both bat and ball against Ireland, further boosts India's chances. Bowling looks solid too, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack, ably supported by the fiery pace of Siraj and Arshadeep.
Pakistan, however, comes into the match with a less inspiring form. Defeat against USA last night has dampened their spirits. Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi remain Pakistan's key players, alongside Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and the returning Mohammad Amir will also play a vital role. However, Pakistan struggling with handling pressure and fielding errors. Overcoming these weaknesses will be crucial.
Historically, India dominates the head-to-head record in T20 World Cups, winning six out of seven encounters. In the 2021 World Cup, India thrashed Pakistan by 10 wickets. Can Pakistan defy the odds and pull off an upset? Or will India maintain their dominance? The wait is over, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits this high-voltage encounter on June 9th in New York.