In a highly anticipated showdown at the T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against archrivals India.
The electrifying match Ind vs Pak match is set at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, marking the first time these cricket giants face off on American soil in the tournament’s history.
Rohit Sharma’s India, buoyed by their recent victory over Ireland, steps onto the field with confidence. In contrast, Babar Azam’s Pakistan is seeking redemption after a surprising defeat against tournament newcomers, the USA, in their opening match.
Historically, India has dominated this rivalry in T20 World Cups, winning six out of their seven encounters, including a memorable bowl-out win. Pakistan’s lone victory came in 2021, where they bested a Virat Kohli-led Indian team.
The pitch in New York has seen some low-scoring games during this World Cup, but today’s clash between these age-old rivals promises plenty of fireworks and big hits.
The squads are as follows:
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
As the match unfolds, fans worldwide are poised for an unforgettable contest between these two cricket powerhouses.
