The USA, which is co-hosting the T20 World Cup 2024 for the first time, will see the two neighbouring arch rivals, India vs Pakistan play against one another for the first time on Sunday, June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York which is located 30 miles downtown, Manhattan.
India vs Pakistan Performance Comparison in this T20 World Cup:
The Indian Team started their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a high as they won their first match against Ireland one sidedly by 8 wickets with almost 13 overs remaining.
In comparison, Pakistan’s opening tournament encounter resulted in a humiliating loss at the hands of the hosts, the USA. Only 159 runs could be scored by the Babar Azam-led team in their allowed 20 overs when they batted first. After the USA innings ended with a draw in points, the game proceeded to a Super-Over, where the home team managed to record their second victory in this mega event and with this historic win their chances to qualify for Super 8 are high.
So going into the India vs Pakistan match, India would be highly confident whereas the Pakistan team would definitely be low on confidence and would be feeling high pressure. This game is a must win game for Pakistan if they want to fancy their chances for the next round.
India vs Pakistan Head to Head T20 World Cups Comparison:
Seven prior meetings between the two teams in 20-over World Cups have taken place: twice in 2007 (including the Final), 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, and 2022.
India has won six of the seven meetings, including the thrilling bowl-out and the championship match in 2007 and, most recently, It was Virat Kohli’s incredible batting exhibition in Melbourne, where India won the match in T20 World Cup 2022. Pakistan’s only victory came in the 2021 World Cup in Dubai, where they finally ended India’s winning run in the 20-over world cup matches.
Total Head to Head T20 Matches Played: 7
India Won: 6
Pakistan Won: 1
ICC Celebrating India vs Pakistan Match:
The ICC has decided to set fan parks in five nations, including the United States, to enjoy this high intensity match and to provide supporters from all over the world with an opportunity to take part in the match. As ICC while unfolding this idea said, “The fan parks will have live entertainment including DJs, as well as food and drink outlets, cricket ambassadors and family activities, making it an experience not to be missed for fans across the globe”
In USA below are places where ICC have decided to set fan parks to watch and enjoy this high voltage clash:
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North Oculus Plaza at the World Trade Center in New York at 9:30 a.m. ET
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Cedar Creek Park in Seaford, New York at 8:30 a.m. ET
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Epic Central in Grand Prairie, Texas at 8:30 a.m. local time
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Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center in Seattle at 7:00 a.m. local time
Below is the Squad List of both Teams:
India vs Pakistan is more than just a game, as fans’ emotions are highly attached to it, so of Players. Cricket fans all around the world, irrespective of any country, watch and enjoy this rivalry. So one good contribution by any player in this game could make him star overnight and similarly one bad performance could end one’s cricket career. Therefore so much is at stake in this Biggest rivalry. Below is the group of players who are part of their respective teams in this 20-over world cup campaign.
Pakistan Team Squad List:
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Babar Azam (captain)
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Saim Ayub
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Mohammad Rizwan
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Fakhar Zaman
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Usman Khan
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Shadab Khan
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Azam Khan
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Imad Wasim
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Iftekhar Ahmed
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Abrar Ahmed
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Abbas Afridi
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Mohammad Amir
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Naseem Shah
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Shaheen Afridi
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Haris Rauf
Pakistan Team has no players in the reserve list.
Indian Team Squad List:
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Rohit Sharma (captain)
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Hardik Pandya (vice captain)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Virat Kohli
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Rishabh Pant (WK)
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Sanju Samson (WK)
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Shivam Dube
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Axar Patel
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Yuzvendra Chahal
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Arshdeep Singh
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Mohd. Siraj.
Reserve players include:
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Shubman Gill
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Rinku Singh
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Khaleel Ahmed
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Avesh Khan