Cricket’s most legendary rivalry of Pakistan vs India is set to rekindle as Asian giants lock horns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 in New York City.
Sunday’s game, labeled the tournament’s blockbuster event, is expected to draw millions of viewers while Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be jam pack. Both teams have started strong, each winning their first two matches.
In games between Pakistan and India, past performances hold little weight, and clash is the ultimate test of skill, preparedness, strategy, and above all, nerves. With millions of fervent fans viewing the match as a war, the outcome depends on the players’ ability to block out the noise and treat it like any other fixture.
Men in Green had chance to gain momentum in ICC key event as all eyes are on the showdown between the South Asian rivals as both captains pledge to deliver a good game.
Green Shirts had rough start in the World Cup 2024, facing an unexpected defeat by USA. However, cricket fans are hopeful and praying for the team to overcome their traditional rival and conclude the event on high note.
In NYC, Pakistan’s players have been practicing fielding, bowling, and batting, while only two Indian players participated in the optional training session. In T20 World Cups, Men in Blue dominated Pakistan, winning 6 out of their 7 encounters, with Pakistan winning just one. Overall, in T20Is, India leads with 8 wins out of 12 matches, while Pakistan has won 3, and one match ended in a tie.
Pakistan vs India Squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
NYC Pitch report
The pitch at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium faced criticism for its unpredictability, which ICC has acknowledged. In three matches hosted at venue so far, teams surpassed 100 runs in only two of the six innings.
Weather Report
As per the update, temperature in NYC will be 26°C during the day and 18°C at night. Morning rain is possible, which might delay the toss.
