Who will win marquee T20 WC clash - India or Pakistan ? Here is the prediction
IND VS PAK marquee T20 WC clash: A marquee T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan always sparks excitement among cricket fans worldwide.
These matches are not just about cricket; they carry the weight of history, rivalry, and intense competition.
The atmosphere becomes electrifying whenever these two cricketing giants face off on the field.
The two Asian Giants will write a new chapter in their rivalry in the upcoming edition of the marquee event. The tournament will begin on June 1, with the USA and the West Indies serving as the hosts.
On June 9, India and Pakistan will step into New York's Nassau County Cricket Stadium to play the highly anticipated clash in front of 35,000 fans.
Kamran Akmal, the former wicketkeeper-batter for Pakistan, has favored India to come out on top in the upcoming T20 World Cup match between the two Asian rivals.
Akmal expressed his prediction for the outcome during an Instagram Q&A session, confidently stating "Definitely India."
This time, in one of the biggest rivalries in cricket, the atmosphere will certainly be different after India defied the odds to stand victorious in the previous edition of the tournament against the archrivals.
Before the epic clash between the two cricketing giants, India will take on Ireland in their tournament opener on June 5. Pakistan will meet USA in their opening clash on June 6.
In their last meeting in 2022, Pakistan seemed to have a firm grip on the game as India faced a challenging task of scoring 28 runs from just 8 deliveries.
With Virat Kohli facing Haris Rauf, the Indian captain showcased his prowess by stepping back and smashing a massive six over the head of the Pakistani bowler. This pivotal moment in the emotionally charged match was aptly described by commentator Gerard Whateley, who coined the iconic phrase, "That is a shot of an emperor," to capture the brilliance of Kohli's performance.
India Squad: 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
Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.
- With inputs from agencies
