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In the realm of cricket, arch-rivals India and Pakistan have a rich history. Pakistan holds the upper hand in the ODI format with 73 wins compared to India's 56 losses. However, when it comes to the Cricket World Cup, India boasts an impressive track record.
Since their first encounter in the World Cup back in 1992, India hasn't suffered a single defeat against Pakistan in the tournament. The anticipation and stakes have reached new heights as both teams have performed exceptionally well in their initial two matches of the current tournament.
Babar Azam's team made quick work of the Netherlands to kickstart their campaign and then showcased their batting prowess by achieving the highest successful chase in the history of Cricket World Cups.
Although the usually reliable Babar and Imam-ul-Haq have yet to shine in the tournament, Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan have already displayed strong form by scoring centuries against Sri Lanka.
The rivals have only faced each other in one ODI match since the 2019 Cricket World Cup, during the Asia Cup last month, where centuries from Kohli and Rahul propelled India to an emphatic 228-run victory.
When: October 14, 2023, 2:00 PM IST
Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Teams
India:
Shubman Gill dedicated half an hour to practice two days before the game. On the day preceding the match, the team's captain, Rohit Sharma, hinted at a 99% chance of Gill's participation when asked. Gill later joined the team for practice on the eve of the match, but a final decision on his involvement is expected to be made closer to the game. In the meantime, it's anticipated that Shardul Thakur will retain his spot in the lineup over Ravichandran Ashwin, as spin is expected to play a lesser role in the contest.
From a tactical and strategic perspective, the showdown between Kuldeep Yadav and Babar Azam was highly anticipated but unfortunately did not materialize during the Asia Cup, as the left-arm spinner delivered a remarkable delivery in Manchester. Kuldeep has dismissed the Pakistan skipper twice in just 18 balls bowled to him. How Pakistan's top batsman overcomes his somewhat lackluster performance in ODIs this year (with an average of 38.06 and a strike rate of 78.68) and navigates through the crucial middle overs against Kuldeep's spin could significantly impact Pakistan's batting performance. It's also worth keeping an eye on how India's middle-order, with a revamped approach compared to four years ago, matches up against Pakistan's struggling spin duo of Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz.
Pakistan:
Babar's side is in excellent condition, and it's highly unlikely that they will make any changes to the lineup that secured victory over Sri Lanka.
From a tactical and strategic standpoint, Shaheen Afridi played a crucial role in Pakistan's most unforgettable World Cup clash against India. He delivered a remarkable opening spell in Dubai two years ago, dismissing Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Now, he confronts the task of duplicating that impact against a powerful batting order that is predominantly right-handed and susceptible to his left-arm angle.
Squads:
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav
Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr
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