World Cup Showdown India vs Pakistan Today
The most intense showdown of the Cricket World Cup, today the squads of Pakistan and India will face off in Ahmedabad at 1.30 pm.
Concerning the India-Pakistan duel, the team leader of Pakistan, Babar Azam, asserts that we have triumphed over India before, we can do it again, there will be a significant shift in our performance against India, we will step onto the field with assurance.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma couldn’t help but be impressed with the Pakistani team’s showing. He remarked that both sides are evenly matched, with no clear favorite. Pakistan has displayed commendable performance in the past two games. He doesn’t believe the toss will significantly impact the match.
Conversely, ahead of the Pakistan-India face-off, Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Zaka Ashraf met the Pakistan squad in the Indian city of Ahmedabad and offered them words of encouragement.
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During the interaction with the players, Zaka Ashraf emphasized that they are the nation’s heroes and that everyone in Pakistan is rooting for their success.
It’s important to mention that there’s been no alteration in the starting lineup of the national team for the pivotal match in the World Cup clash between Pakistan and India.
As per reports, following yesterday’s practice session, the Pakistani starting XI was deliberated upon and a consensus was reached to stick with the existing lineup.
According to insider information, Pakistan’s potential starting XI comprises of skipper Babar Azam, Imamul Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Shadab Khan.
Additionally, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf are also slated to feature in the potential starting XI.
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Agency has also forecasted precipitation prior to the India-Pakistan cricket clash.
The Indian Meteorological Agency indicates that there are prospects of rainfall in various parts of Ahmedabad region.
As per Indian press reports, there exists a chance that the game might be impacted by the showers, with Ahmedabad’s climate expected to stay warm and muggy.
It’s important to highlight that should the match be curtailed due to rain, both teams will receive a single point each.