IND vs PAK World Cup 2024 Schedule, Time In India, Ticket Price, Live Streaming, Dream11 Prediction, Weather and Pitch Report, Head to Head Record, Playing 11

The highly-anticipated IND vs PAK game in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be played on June 9. The mega clash will be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

IND vs PAK: Match Preview

Match: India vs Pakistan

When: June 9, 02:30 PM GMT, 10:30 AM LOCAL, 8 PM IST

Where: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

For the first time this year, arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be facing each other. The last match between them in the T20 World Cup was an absolute cracker and one can expect a similar clash this time.

India have started their campaign in the T20 World Cup with an impressive 8-wicket win over Ireland. On a bowler-friendly pitch, India bowled out Ireland for just 96 runs before a half-century from captain Rohit Sharma powered them to a comfortable win.

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On the other hand, Pakistan are coming into this game after suffering a shock loss against co-hosts USA. After both the teams finished on 159 runs, USA won the Super Over. The win was the USA's second in a row in the tournament and took them to the top of the points table while India are at the second spot.

Pakistan are in a spot of bother and just cannot afford more slip-ups. A defeat against India will put them on the verge of elimination. On the other hand, India can all but book their spot in the next round if they win the upcoming game. With so much riding on the game, expect the bitter rivals to play yet another classic game.

IND vs PAK: Team Analysis

India Team Analysis

Form:

India are coming into the game after two impressive wins. They beat Bangladesh by 60 runs in the warm-up game before thrashing Ireland by 8 wickets in their tournament opener.

Strength:

India's top order and their fast bowling will be their biggest strength. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav form a formidable lineup while the bowling has the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.

Hardik Pandya has also started the tournament strongly by taking 3 wickets and has further bolstered India's attack.

Weakness:

The middle-order is not India's weakness but Shivam Dube's struggle in recent times could become a problem for Team India.

Hardik Pandya did not have the best of outings with the bat in the IPL and India does have something to worry about when it comes to the lower order.

Pakistan Team Analysis

Form:

Pakistan are in poor form at the moment and needs something extraordinary to turn things around. The decision to reinstate Babar Azam as the T20 captain has not worked so far.

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They drew the series against a second-string New Zealand side at home in April before suffering a loss against Ireland although they went on to win the series. It was followed by a 2-0 defeat against England before they lost against the USA.

Strength:

Pakistan's strength is their bowlers. The likes of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, and Haris Rauf form a formidable pace attack and Pakistan will be hoping that they deliver against India.

Weakness:

The fragile middle-order will be a big concern for Pakistan. Babar Azam's struggle to score at a good pace will be another big concern for the Men in Green. The spin department is not looking very strong either as Shadab Khan has continued to struggle.

IND vs PAK: Dream11 Prediction

With the pitch not looking very ideal for the batters, the fast bowlers can have a big impact on the game. One can pick batters who can spend a good amount of time in tough conditions before accelerating.

• Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Mohammad Rizwan
• Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Fakhar Zaman, Suryakumar Yadav
• Allrounders: Hardik Pandya
• Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Amir

IND vs PAK: Squads

India:

Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube

Pakistan:

Babar Azam(c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed

IND vs PAK: Playing XIs

India Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

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Pakistan Predicted Playing XI: Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf

IND vs PAK: Pitch Report and Conditions

The pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium has been grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The criticism was so fierce that the ICC had to issue a statement too where they admitted that the pitch has not been up to the standard and they are working on it.

Their statement came after the batters' struggle on the treacherous pitch in the first two games. South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for just 77 runs before India wrapped up Ireland's innings for 96.

The third game at the venue played between Ireland and Canada was not a high-scoring either the latter could score a modest 137 runs and went on to win the game by 12 runs.

"T20 Inc and the ICC recognize that the pitches used so far at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium have not played as consistently as we would have all wanted.

"The world-class grounds team have been working hard since the conclusion of yesterday's game to remedy the situation and deliver the best possible surfaces for the remaining matches," the ICC stated in the statement.

If the pitch behaves in the same manner, expect another low-scoring game where the bowlers especially the pacers will have a big impact. As far as the weather is concerned, the game is unlikely to be interrupted by rain. The temperature will be hovering in the 20s throughout the game.

IND vs PAK: Head-to-Head Records

India and Pakistan have played 12 T20Is against each other so far and the former have had the upper hand in this rivalry. Of the 12 games, India have won 9 while Pakistan have emerged victorious in just 3.

In the T20I World Cup as well, the rivalry has been one-sided in India's favor. India have won 6 of the 7 T20 World Cup games against Pakistan.

IND vs PAK: Injury Updates

Rohit Sharma retired hurt while batting during the game against Ireland after being hit on his arm. However, the India skipper is likely to be fully fit for the upcoming game. Pakistan have no injury issues as of now.

IND vs PAK: Key Battles to Watch

Virat Kohli vs Mohammad Amir:

This is one battle that could decide the fate of the game. Virat Kohli has a stunning record against Pakistan especially in the T20 World Cup. In 5 games so far, Kohli has scored 308 runs against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup including four half-centuries.

In the last T20 World Cup match between the two teams, Kohli was the difference and he could be the key man for India again.

Pakistan will have to dismiss Kohli cheaply to win the game and they will be hoping that Mohammad Amir gives them the big wicket. Kohli's vulnerability against left-arm pacer is well known and Amir would be looking to capitalize on it.

Arshdeep Singh vs Pakistan openers:

Arshdeep Singh has been doing well with the new ball and the onus will be on him to give India another good start. In the previous game against Ireland, Arshdeep dismissed both the openers in the third over to give India a solid start, and would be looking for a similar performance against Pakistan.

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On the other hand, Pakistan will be relying on their reliable stars Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam to give them a good start. In the last T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, Arshdeep had dismissed both players cheaply inside the powerplay and would be fancying his chances again.

Shaheen Afridi vs Rohit Sharma:

Another battle that could have a big impact on the game is between Shaheen Afridi and Rohit Sharma. The India skipper has started his campaign on a fine note by scoring an unbeaten match-winning fifty. Rohit, however, was dropped in the very first over against Ireland and would be looking to start well against Pakistan.

The right-handed batsman has often looked vulnerable against the new ball and Afridi would be looking to capitalize on it. The Pakistan pace spearhead is not in the best of form at the moment but has a reputation for taking wickets with the new ball.

Expert Predictions and Betting Tips

• Virat Kohli has a brilliant record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup and is in good form as well. In 5 games against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup so far, Kohli has scored four half-centuries. He can play a decisive knock once again.
• Arshdeep Singh can make his presence felt again and put India in the driver's seat by doing well with the new ball. The last time India and Pakistan had played against each other in the T20 World Cup, Arshdeep had sent back both Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam inside the powerplay. He picked up two wickets in the powerplay in the last game as well.
• India have a strong record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Of the seven games between the two teams so far, India have won six. India have also won their last five T20I matches and are expected to win the upcoming game as well.

IND vs PAK: Where to watch live updates and coverage

The fans can watch the much-awaited India vs Pakistan game on their television sets as well as mobile and computers. In India, fans can catch all the action on Star Sports Network on their television sets while the live streaming will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Fans in the UK can watch the game on Sky Sports Cricket while in Australia, Amazon Prime Video will be covering the game. In New Zealand, the match will be available on Sky Sports.

IND vs PAK: Conclusion

A lot will be at stake when India and Pakistan lock horns in the upcoming game. Apart from all the emotion that is connected with this fixture, the upcoming game can decide the fate of either team especially Pakistan who will be desperate to win the game.

With the USA sitting at the top in the points table after two wins in two and India winning their first game, Pakistan cannot afford any more slip-ups. The fans can also make their presence felt by supporting their respective teams. They can also earn handsome rewards by playing fantasy cricket.

One can follow our extensive coverage of the IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction to make a team capable of winning the competition.