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India vs Pakistan: Clash of the Titans

Hyderabad: The highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash is just days away. The epic face-off unites cricketing fans across the world as the biggest rivals face each other only in ICC events.

India, riding high after their win against Ireland, boasts a strong batting lineup with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant and more. While Kohli and Suryakumar underperformed against Ireland, Rohit and Pant gained much needed confidence with their dominant show. The Indian bowling unit looks solid too, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack, ably supported by the fiery pace of Siraj and Arshadeep. Hardik Pandya's return to form will be an added advantage to the team.
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 return of Mohammad Amir will also play a key role. However, the men-in-green are 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 suspence will unfold shortly as cricketing world eagerly awaits this high-voltage encounter on 9 June at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadiumin in New York.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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